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Breaking news: Appeals court upholds USDA decision to commercialize biotech alfalfa

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to overturn the USDA's decision to comme ...

Updated: 5/18/2013

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Grains futures, livestock prices mixed

CHICAGO (AP) -- Grains futures fell or were flat Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery fell 3.25 cents to $6.845 a bushel; July corn was flat at $6.415 a bushel; July oats were flat at $3.775 a bushel; while July soybeans slipped 1 cent to $14.265 a bushel. Beef and pork ...

Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:50 AM

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