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Farmers may plant corn, soybeans a few weeks early
Mar 23, 2012
Some farmers in the Midwest are planting crops earlier than usual because of hot weather. But there's a risk of losing it all if a spring freeze hits.
Cereal killer: Corn crop could be worst since 2005
by
Paddy Hirsch
Sep 12, 2011
The USDA had some bad news for people who like to eat corn-based products today. The hot, dry summer is to blame for what's likely to be a poor c...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Nuclear crisis intensifies in Japan, G7 rallies to lower the yen
Mar 18, 2011
Here are the latest headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and around the web. ...
MIDDAY UPDATE: Price spikes in agricultural commodities, Companies to watch in 2011
Jan 13, 2011
The price of agricultural commodities has spiked since last summer, according to a report from the U.S. Agriculture Department. Increasing demand...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Corn prices hit a two-year high -- what's that mean for you and me?
by
Bill Radke
Oct 12, 2010
Corn futures have been climbing ever since the government predicted a light crop. You'll feel that at the grocery store... and at the gas pump....
Heidi's favorite greenwashes of 2009
Dec 21, 2009
Have a dollop of clean coal with your bottled water and compostable cups!...