Weather problems have increased the number of diseased crops. Oil also saw strength on Tuesday morning as traders look ahead to the weekly inventory report, which is expected to show a drop in gasoline stockpiles. Prices have been soaring for about three weeks and moved to their highest level since mid-July. Trading took place as Hurricane Felix appeared destined to avoid any major oil producing facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. Natural gas, heating oil and gasoline prices also gained....

Goals of researchers at the center include developing superior corn hybrids with improved yield, increased quality and reduced production risks for corn growers. Growers attending the open house observed field demonstrations showing the 2008 product line-up, including key, high-yielding Pioneer brand corn hybrids and soybean varieties. More recently, the Center has significantly expanded its discovery breeding programs to develop corn hybrids for producers in Nebraska and surrounding...

Under the terms of the agreement Monsanto will receive a commercial license from ISURF for current and future low linolenic acid product lines developed by Iowa State University. Soybeans that contain low linolenic acid content result in more stable oil that does not require hydrogenation. Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Iowa State University and Monsanto to Collaborate on Soybean Technologies. By eliminating hydrogenation, the oil has no trans fat. Louis, MO and...

The drought has hurt crop farmers, lowered lake levels and hurt water supplies in some communities. Hall said he has done farming work "on and off all my life. As those costs have risen, action at livestock auction barns has increased as farmers fighting for their livelihoods have been forced to sell their livestock. Transportation is often the biggest expense involved in buying hay, as farmers such as Woolfolk travel longer distances to make their purchases. For cattle farmers, the...

Burdekin cane farmer gives nod to cotton rotation By BRAD PFEFFER Monday, 10 September 2007 North Queensland farmer Paul Villis has taken part in cotton trials in the region this year, and while it was a tough growing year, he believes the crop has role to play in the future for the region. Burdekin cane farmer gives nod to cotton rotation By BRAD PFEFFER Monday, 10 September 2007 North Queensland farmer Paul Villis has taken part in cotton trials in the region this year, and while it was...