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Heinz, one of Zimbabwe's first major foreign investors, sold its Zimbabwe interests to a government controlled cotton company, it was disclosed Monday. Industry executives dismissed reports in the state media Monday the Heinz deal was the first in a much publicized program by the government to take over white-controlled businesses. The executives said the deal was in negotiation months before plans were announced by President Robert Mugabe earlier this year to force all businesses to...

Roberts isn't exactly sure what approach a new farm bill should take, but he's not satisfied with the bill that passed the House prior to the August recess. Now, only farmers with annual average incomes below $1 million -- $2 million for a farm couple -- would receive subsidies. The House bill also extends new aid to fruit and vegetable growers and increases nutrition program funding. It also calls for little change to subsidies and continuing the current crop insurance program with minor...

By Karen Williamson Browned and withered corn crops, extreme heat and a record-breaking drought brought agricultural experts, farmers and gardeners together Tuesday evening under the shade of pecan trees at the North Alabama Horticulture Experiment Station to hear a talk by an irrigation specialist. By Karen Williamson Browned and withered corn crops, extreme heat and a record-breaking drought brought agricultural experts, farmers and gardeners together Tuesday evening under the shade of...

Monheim, Germany September 6, 2007 - Stronger research focus on the needs of the new ag economy - Promising active ingredient and plant biotechnology pipeline - Seed and biotech sales to reach EUR 1 billion in the longer term - Successful first half of 2007 indicates optimistic outlook for the full year. SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry. Monheim, Germany September 6, 2007 - Stronger research focus on the needs of the new ag economy - Promising active...