The revenue decrease was largely attributable to lower domestic sales volumes, offset by increased revenues from the International division, primarily in Brazil, which continues to benefit from the introduction of transgenic cotton varieties and higher acreage, as it did in the first quarter. The revenue decrease was largely attributable to lower domestic sales volumes, offset by increased revenues from the International division, primarily in Brazil, which continues to benefit from the...

In Rock County, analysts expect farmers to mirror a national trend by planting about 15 percent more corn that the 152,000 acres planted last year. While there's plenty of media reports about farmers getting a higher price for corn, stories aren't showing all the increased costs for farmers, Shotliff said. But the surge in corn acres that will be planted in coming weeks comes with risks, he said. Weather is a big factor, though, in getting all the seeds in the ground, said a grain...

Statewide, drivers with similar records were involved in 3,654 fatal accidents from 2000 to 2005 -- about one fourth of all such accidents during this time -- killing 4,160 people, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Statewide, drivers with similar records were involved in 3,654 fatal accidents from 2000 to 2005 -- about one fourth of all such accidents during this time -- killing 4,160 people, according to statistics from the National Highway...

Department of Agriculture, is opposing the resumption of cattle exports from Canada for breeding or herd replacement purposes. Due to ongoing concerns about the effectiveness in Canada of the 10 years-old ban on feeding mammalian tissues to cows n the key firewall intended to prevent the spread of BSE, or mad cow disease n NMPF told the USDA that it would be imprudent to allow live animal traffic to resume. Due to ongoing concerns about the effectiveness in Canada of the 10 years-old ban...

Problems with the FSA's web-based computer system caused agency officials to extend the deadline in order to ensure adequate opportunity for all producers to participate in the sign-up. Both are computed using the base acres and payment yields established for the farm. The extension applies only to the enrollment period, and does not extend the DCP contract period. While the sign-up deadline is extended, the cut-off for participation remains Sept. DCP provides payments to eligible...