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U.S. and Canada Sign Organic Agriculture Trade Agreement (7/2/2009)
Despite the current economic downturn, domestic sales of USDA certified organic food products grew 15.8% in 2008. More... |
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2009 Corn Yield Prospects Improving (7/2/2009)
The purpose of this brief is to update our previous evaluation of yield potential for corn in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa in 2009. More... |
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Early Prospects for 2009 Soybean Yields in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa (7/2/2009)
The purpose of this brief is to evaluate 2009 yield potential for soybeans in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa using a previously developed crop weather model. More... |
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Corn Acreage Jumps, Stocks Are Large (6/30/2009)
Estimates in the USDA’s June 1 Grain Stocks and Acreage reports were generally very negative for corn price prospects as those estimates exceeded expectations. More... |
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Evaluating Economic Alternatives For Late Planting (6/3/2009)
Adverse planting decisions have again resulted in late planting across Illinois. A spreadsheet tool evaluates the alternatives of planting corn, planting soybeans, or taking prevented planting payments. More... |
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