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China signs $6.68 billion of U.S. soybean deals

China, the world's biggest soybean importer and consumer, has signed 21 purchasing agreements in Chicago over the past two days for U.S. supplies valued at $6.68 billion, the U.S. Soybean Export Council said.

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Ethanol gets a victory with approval of E15 blend

Ethanol gets a victory with approval of E15 blend

Nearly two-thirds of drivers could have more corn-based ethanol in their fuel tanks under an Environmental Protection Agency decision Friday.
by Mark Steil

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Dayton meets with Chinese trade delegation

Dayton meets with Chinese trade delegation

Gov. Mark Dayton and state agriculture officials met with a delegation from China Wednesday, to discuss the future of Minnesota soybean exports to China.
by Elliot deBruyn

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Cargill to distribute Mosaic stake to shareholders

Agribusiness giant Cargill will distribute its 64 percent stake in The Mosaic Company to Cargill stakeholders and debt holders.
by Annie Baxter

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New Minnesota agriculture commissioner takes over

New Minnesota agriculture commissioner takes over

Minnesota's first new agriculture commissioner in 15 years doesn't expect major policy changes in his department even as the state struggles to plug a $6.2 billion hole in its next budget.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Farmers call for spending cuts, can't agree where

Farmers call for spending cuts, can't agree where

The nation's biggest farm lobbying group supports a balanced budget. It's against tax increases and says the federal government needs to tighten its belt.

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High crop prices lead to concerns over food prices

High crop prices lead to concerns over food prices

In the volatile world of farm commodities, all it takes these days is a little surprise to send grain prices a lot higher.
by Mark Steil

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Minn. corn, soybean production set records

New figures released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday say Minnesota farmers grew an estimated 1.29 billion bushels of corn, up 4 percent from last year's record.

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Cargill has strong quarter

Cargill posted sharply higher quarterly earnings, helped by strong growth from The Mosaic Co. Cargill spun off the fertilizer maker several years ago, but retains a 64 percent stake.
by Bill Catlin

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Ground broken for canola plant in NW Minn.

Ground has been broken for a $168 million canola plant in northwestern Minnesota that's expected to generate up to 250 construction jobs through 2012.

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