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• Farm Kids Photo Contest: Bovine Buddies
  
  05/21/2013
  Nothing says "let's be friends" like a good moo. Find out what keeps these kids hoofin' it out to the barn.
• A Farm Bill Update: More Changes to Commodity Programs
  
  05/21/2013
  After creating a one-year extension to the 2008 Farm Bill in the midst of larger budget issues at the end of last year, Congress has resumed the Farm Bill process.
• Yet Another Blow to Corn Planting
  
  05/21/2013
  Powerful storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday and Monday, further delaying an already late corn planting.
• Immigration Reform: California Farmers Say Labor Is at Stake
  
  05/21/2013
  While some in Washington are calling for more border security, farmers in California say such a measure would force their acres out of production.
• GMO Alfalfa from Monsanto Not a Plant Pest, Court Affirms
  
  05/21/2013
  The lawsuit was at least the second attempt by environmental groups to overturn the department’s decision to deregulate the genetically engineered crop.
• Stick with Normal Hybrid Corn Maturities for Now
  
  05/21/2013
  Corn growers should stick with their normal hybrid maturities rather than switch to earlier-season maturities through the end of May, says a University of Missouri Extension corn specialist.
• Steak-Loving Japan Seen Propelling JBS Profits
  
  05/21/2013
  JBS SA, the world’s biggest beef producer, is counting on steak-hungry consumers in Asian nations to help propel total exports past $10 billion for the first time this year.
• Spring Wheat Nears 70% Planted
  
  05/20/2013
  Planting progress for spring wheat jumped nearly 25% last week. See the current data.
• Dickrell: Is the Dairy Debate Asking The Wrong Question?
  
  05/20/2013
  Here's what the real focus should be, say two young and very smart dairy economists.
• Soybeans 24% Planted, USDA Says
  
  05/20/2013
  Louisiana leads the field of 18 states with 63% planting progress as of Sunday.

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