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Smithfield posts lower-than-expected loss
NEW YORK (AP) -- Smithfield Foods Inc., the nation's largest hog producer and pork processor, posted a smaller-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter loss June 16 as pork sales remained stable despite the swine flu outbreak.
The Smithfield, Va.-based company...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Iowa will get $16 million from federal government
DES MOINES (AP) -- U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced Monday that Iowa will get $16 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, an amount that likely will grow to $40 million as the state ramps up its efforts.
Chu said officials wi...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Tim Bierman up to the challenge of National Pork Board service
DES MOINES -- Tim Bierman, a Larabee producer and vice president of the National Pork Board, chuckles when asked if he likes a challenge.
Bierman will become pres...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Business news and notes
Valent, Monsanto add sugar beets to program
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Valent U.S.A. Corporation and Monsanto Company have added sugar beets to the crops covered by the Volunteer Roundup Ready Corn 2 Cost-Share Allowance Roundup Awards program.
The enhanced p...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Lamberton ethanol plant is ready to go
LAMBERTON, Minn. -- A new ethanol plant in Lamberton Township is completing construction and preparing to begin operations.
Highwater Ethanol LLC is located...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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