Ag in the News

08/12/2010

National and International

Pro Farmer Prepares to Kick of Their 2010 Tour
Want the opinions of seasoned veterans on this year's Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour? Crop tour leaders Chip Flory, Terry Johnston, Roger Bernard and Mark Bernard are back for the 2010 tour to provide their exclusive opinions of what they find in the fields and how it adds up. MORE!

Crop Production: Yield and Production
Crop Area Planted and Harvested - United States: 2009 and 2010 (Domestic Units) [Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. MORE!

Cagle's cost cuts help boost bottom line
Atlanta-based poultry processor Cagle’s Inc. said net income in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 was $3.5 million, or $0.75 per share, compared with net income of $1.3 million, or $0.28 per share, in the year-ago period. MORE!

H1N1 entering post-pandemic stage:
The World Health Organization has determined that the H1N1 virus is entering into the post-pandemic period. MORE!

Diners name favorite chains as dining habits change
Good news for The Cheesecake Factory: It’s the consumer favorite among casual and family dining chains, according to a new survey from Market Force Information. MORE!

McDonald's top choice for QSR breakfast: survey
McDonald's is winning the hotly contested breakfast war in the U.S. quick-service area, according to a new study by consumer research firm Scarborough Research. MORE!