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BLM delays scheduling east Nev. wild horse roundup 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:11 AM 02/09/10 - Advocates trying to block the mustang roundups said Monday their threat to sue stopped the U.S. Bureau of Land Management from carrying out February horse gathers in the Eagle Herd Management Area. (Full Story)
Farm to School program changes kids' views on food 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:39 AM 02/08/10 - The National Farm to School Network is aimed at getting healthier meals into school cafeterias, teaching kids about agriculture and nutrition and supporting local farmers. (Full Story)
Urban farmers fight local laws to sow green business 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:02 AM 02/05/10 - They want to feed fellow urbanites locally grown vegetables and fresh eggs, put city green spaces to good use and develop sustainable business models. (Full Story)
Wool production in Wis. rises 7 percent in 2009 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:20 AM 02/04/10 - A federal agency says wool production in Wisconsin rose 7 percent last year, even though production was down nationwide. (Full Story)
Dairy farmers up production as milk prices rebound 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:20 AM 02/03/10 - Finally, there's some good news for the nation's milk producers. (Full Story)
Minn. wheat growers approve promotional fee hike 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:09 AM 02/02/10 - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced Monday that the vote was 334-154 to increase the wheat checkoff from 1 cent per bushel to 2 cents per bushel. (Full Story)
Wet summer, more demand could create seed shortage 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:35 AM 02/01/10 - Home gardeners might have a hard time finding some seeds this year. (Full Story)
Grape growing, fish protection clash in California 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:59 AM 01/29/10 - Grape growers in Northern California's cool, fertile Sonoma County wine region are stomping mad at a new plan to limit the water that vineyards can pump from local rivers and streams to protect crops from frost. (Full Story)
Weather took toll on Wis. apple, cranberry crops 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:08 AM 01/28/10 - Poor weather led to a steep drop-off in Wisconsin's apple production in 2009. (Full Story)
Wis. farmers to meet state lawmakers on Ag Day 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:05 AM 01/27/10 - The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is one of the sponsors of Ag Day at the Capitol. It will be held Feb. 3 in Madison. (Full Story)
Minnesota wheat growers to vote on checkoff increase 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:52 AM 12/29/09 - The money goes toward funding research and promotion. (Full Story)
Hard times have dairy farmers calling help lines 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:49 AM 12/28/09 - Many callers say they can't sell their milk for what it costs to produce. (Full Story)
WFU commends USDA for providing financial relief to dairy farmers Last Updated: 3:45 PM 12/17/09 - USDA announces DELAP program (Full Story)
Feingold, Governor Candidates, Working Lands featured at Wisconsin Farmers Union 2010 Convention Last Updated: 3:44 PM 12/17/09 - Information on the 2010 WFU Convention (Full Story)
WFU to DOJ: Food-industry antitrust investigations must press on Last Updated: 9:21 AM 12/07/09 - Wisconsin Farmers Union calls on U.S. Department of Justice to enforce antitrust laws. (Full Story)
Farmers dealing with late harvest, moldy corn 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:10 PM 11/06/09 - Farmers who are getting ready for their yearly harvest are finding fields full of moldy corn. A cool summer and relatively wet October are to blame. (Full Story)
Homegrown Renewable Energy Campaign partners to host second bus tour Last Updated: 10:49 AM 10/30/09 - The Wisconsin Farmers Union and other Homegrown Renewable Energy Campaign partners will host a bus tour on Nov. 13 to highlight the benefits of four homegrown renewable energy policies promoted by the campaign and the opportunities for clean energy jobs in Wisconsin. (Full Story)
Oregon gets approval to certify organic farms 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:42 AM 10/20/09 - The government says organic farming in that state grew by almost nine times between 2002 and 2007. (Full Story)
WFU: Feingold’s bill will give consumers better choices Last Updated: 3:01 PM 10/19/09 - Feingold introduces dairy COOL legislation (Full Story)
Federal judge shutters Idaho grazing allotment 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:29 AM 10/19/09 - It's an effort to protect wild bighorns. (Full Story)
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Product	Month	Price	Change
Corn	09Jul	417'2	-11'0

Soybeans	09Jul	1130'0	-17'0

Soybean Oil	09Jul	37.90	-0.94

Soybean Meal	09Jul	358.2	-41

Class III Milk	09May	9.83	0.01

Live Cattle	09Jun	82.375	-15'6

(future Maykets updated @ 6 pm weekdays)

Product	Month	Price	Change
Oats	09Jul	228'0	0'0

Ethanol	09Jun	1.678	-0.038

Wheat	09Jul	577'4	-15'6

Feeder Cattle	09May	99.000	-0.025

Lean Hogs	09Jun	65.525	-0.475

Cash-settled Butter	09May	123.00	0.00