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Monsanto responds to reports of resistant pests

Monsanto responds to reports of resistant pests

Monsanto is responding to growing reports of an insect's resistance to one of the company's genetically modified corn varieties, said a company executive.
by Mark Steil

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Rise of rootworm linked to more acreage planted with GMO corn

Rise of rootworm linked to more acreage planted with GMO corn

The presence of corn rootworms is on the rise again, as the pests apparently are becoming resistant to genetically modified corn. One factor contributing to the resurgence of rootworm is a drop in farmer compliance with provisions calling for them to plant part of their land with non-genetically modified corn.
by Mark Steil

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Cargill resumes ground turkey production in Arkansas

Cargill resumes ground turkey production in Arkansas

Cargill has approval from the federal government to resume ground turkey production at its plant in Springdale, Ark.
by Robert Boos

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Rootworm could be resistant to genetically modified crops

Rootworm could be resistant to genetically modified crops

An insect that can fatally weaken the root system of corn crops is overcoming farmers' main line of defense against the pest, and could threaten Minnesota's nearly $5 billion corn crop.
by Mark Steil

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Report: Minnesota soybean crop condition improves

A break in the rains let Minnesota farmers spend more time in their fields last week and the soybean crop improved.

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Cargill to acquire nutrition company Provimi for $2.16B

Agribusiness conglomerate Cargill is buying animal nutrition company Provimi for $2.16 billion to strengthen and expand existing operations.

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Ice cream makers try to eat high ingredient costs

Ice cream makers try to eat high ingredient costs

The cost of the milk, butter fat and sugar that are key to making ice cream have spiked this year, but most ice cream makers haven't passed much of the cost along to customers. They don't feel like they can, saying customers will only pay so much in a down economy, even for high-end treats.

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Corn, soybean harvests to fall shorter this year

Corn, soybean harvests to fall shorter this year

Minnesota's corn and soybean harvests are forecast to fall well short of last year's crops, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department. The USDA predicts poor weather will cut the soybean yield by 11 percent, and corn by 6 percent.
by Mark Steil

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