Ag in the News

10/10/2007

Local

West Valley regional roundup Oct. 10, 2007 12:00 AM AVONDALE: The Arizona Farming/Ranching Hall of Fame is looking for Arizona agricultural pioneers. Nominations are due Nov. 10. Information: Carole De Cosmo at codeco2@aol.com. MORE!

National and International

ConAgra ceases pot-pie production at Mo. plant in light of salmonella cases
Omaha, Neb.-based ConAgra Foods ceased production of its Banquet pot pies Tuesday at a Missouri establishment due to reported illnesses linked to their products, FSIS announced. MORE!

U.S., S. Korea to hold technical beef talks this week: report
U.S. and South Korean officials are slated to begin working-level technical talks on revising Seoul's restrictions on U.S. beef imports sometime this week, Yonhap News reported. MORE!

Maggiano's enhances menu for fall
Dallas-based dining chain Maggiano's Little Italy announced that it is adding some seasonal entrees to its menu lineup just in time for fall. MORE!

National Turkey Federation to offer consumers Thanksgiving wine tips on Web site
The National Turkey Federation will offer consumers a guide to preparing a perfect holiday turkey and selecting wines to accompany the meal at its Web site, www.EatTurkey.com. MORE!

Wrap Up

Overnight price strength. Soybean futures led overnight gains, rising 15 to 17 cents in most contracts. Wheat futures were 10 to 13 cents higher in the most actively traded contracts. Corn futures were 3 to 4 cents higher in overnight trade.

South Korea official on U.S. beef. South Korea's ag minister said that there are no health concerns on U.S. beef and that they stand ready to negotiate broadening terms of trade. He also defended the government's most recent action to suspend quarantine inspections. The two sides talk beef trade Thursday & Friday this week in Korea.

Pricier winter ahead. Heating oil prices are seen up 22% this winter compared to last year and natural gas prices are forecast up 10%, propane up 16%, according to the Energy Information Agency's winter fuels outlook.

In the ring. Former USDA Sec. Mike Johanns is expected to make official today what everyone expects: He's running to be the GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Nebraska. He exited the top USDA post last month to return to Nebraska.