Rising Consumer Demand Boosts Organic Industry Clout
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, but it isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.
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Congress Divided Over Federal Food-Stamp Program
House and Senate committees have laid the groundwork this week for reducing the size of the federal food stamp program, approving farm bills that would shrink food aid.
Deere Posts Higher Earnings, but Warns of Challenges
Deere reported higher quarterly earnings Wednesday and forecast a record profit for the full year, but warned that it faces challenges.
Monsanto Wins GMO Seed Patent Fight at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said an Indiana farmer violated Monsanto patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer by growing additional crops without buying new beans.
DuPont Profit Rises on Strong Demand for Chemicals, Seeds
DuPont's quarterly profit beat analyst estimates as higher sales of seeds and agriculture chemicals offset weak demand for the once-lucrative titanium dioxide paint pigment.
U.S. Begins New Program to Track Farm Animals
The federal government launches a new livestock identification program to help agriculture officials to quickly track livestock in cases of disease.
Monsanto Raises Profit Forecast on Strong Corn Sales
Monsanto raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday after reporting a better-than-expected second quarter driven by strength in its global corn business.
Welcome To Mato Grosso, The Giant Swath Of Land That's Feeding The Entire World
Since World War II, the U.S. has been hailed as the world's breadbasket, pumping grains and meat from its fertile heartland out to the world. But another country is snatching that mantle away: Brazil.
Cash-Strapped Farmers Feed Candy to Cows
Cattle farmers struggling with record corn prices are feeding their cows chocolate bars, gummy worms, ice cream sprinkles, marshmallows, bits of hard candy and even powdered hot chocolate mix.
Why Trefis Thinks DuPont Stock Is Undervalued
DuPont is a major player in the high-performance materials, chemicals, coatings and agricultural products businesses -- all of which are likely to improve as the global economy recovers. It's also investing heavily in emerging markets such as China, which will give it new engines for growth.
Why You'll Be Paying More for the Summer Barbecue
That cherished American tradition -- summer grilling -- is about to get pricier. Rising grain prices are affecting livestock feed, which in turn affects meat production. And surging overseas demand for both U.S grains and meat are adding to the equation.