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Ag markets posted mixed showing on Tuesday
The weekly Crop Progress report released Monday afternoon obviously depressed corn futures Tuesday, since the indicated surge in U.S. corn plantings easily exceeded expectations.
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Plains storms cause minor harm to Oklahoma/Kansas wheat
Tornadoes, high winds, rain and hail that cut a swath across the midsection of the United States on Sunday and Monday did only minimal harm to the winter wheat crop in top producers Kansas and Oklahoma, agricultural experts said.
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Chocolate milk a top post-workout food
A new list from AskMen.com shows the top 10 best foods to eat after working out. Chocolate milk tops this list, and another dairy item is also suggested.
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Another reason for adults to drink milk
Drinking milk helps adults keep their waistlines trim, according to a new study.
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Penn State Dairy Team schedules “Tools for Teams” webinars
Penn State’s Extension Dairy Team has scheduled five “Tools for Teams” webinars designed for members of dairy advisory teams to provide in-depth information on using whole farm and management tools to achieve maximum profitability.
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Ag markets generally mixed again Tuesday morning
The weekly Crop Progress report released Monday afternoon obviously depressed corn futures Tuesday morning, since the indicated surge in U.S. corn plantings significantly exceeded expectations.
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Will this summer be a repeat of 2012?
Last year’s oppressive heat wave and drought won’t be forgotten any time soon, and this year’s summer will likely be another scorcher for much of the country.
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What do dairy exports mean for Minnesota?
Consider the following. World population will grow exponentially. With high economic growth in emerging countries, animal-based diets will increase in importance.
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Drop in U.S. underground water levels has accelerated
Water levels in U.S. aquifers, the vast underground storage areas tapped for agriculture, energy and human consumption, between 2000 and 2008 dropped at a rate that was almost three times as great as any time during the 20th century, U.S. officials said on Monday.
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Farmland values: Not falling but not accelerating as fast
Soft landings are desired by airline travelers and economists. But in the case of farmland values, a soft landing is much more preferable than the bursting of some bubble.
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Showers to slow U.S. corn seedings from blistering pace
Occasional rainfall over the next week to 10 days will slow seedings of the U.S. corn crop, which was planted at a record fast pace last week, an agricultural meteorologist said on Tuesday.
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