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Sarah joined 5M Publishing as a senior editor in November 2010 overseeing the bioenergy and crop sites. Prior to 5M, she worked at Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications in Naperville, Ill. Prior to Rhea & Kaiser, Sarah worked at the National Livestock and Meat Board in Chicago. She also reported on the livestock and lumber futures market from the floor of the CME for Futures World News.

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   This Week's Feature Articles

We have 7 new features this week:

'Agroecology’ Could Be The Key To Food Security
Sustainable food production in developing countries can be achieved through ‘agroecology’ – where farming practices mimic nature rather than relying on external products, such as fertilisers and pesticides. This is according to a recent report, which claims that conventional farming does little to alleviate rural poverty and ecosystem degradation.
Rice Outlook - October 2011
There were several revisions to the U.S. rice supply and use tables this month. On the supply side, the crop forecast was reduced nearly 4.0 million cwt to 186.9 million cwt based on a smaller yield estimate reported by NASS.
Research to Strengthen Australia's Canola Crop
The future incidence and impact of fungal diseases on canola crops will be drastically reduced with scientists from The University of Queensland (UQ) helping to crack the genetic code of a close canola relative.
USDA Sugar Outlook - October 2011
On October 12, 2011, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its latest US and Mexico sugar supply and use estimates for fiscal year (FY) 2011 and projections for FY 2012 in the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report.
Southwest China Glaciers Feel Climate Change Brunt
Significant increases in annual temperatures are having a devastating affect on glaciers in the mountainous regions of south-western China, potentially affecting natural habitats, tourism and wider economic development.
Research Keeps Rice Affordable in South-East Asia
Research into rice varieties is keeping the staple food affordable and helping to stave off hunger for millions in South-East Asia, an Australian government agency has reported.
International Grains Council Grain Market Report - October 2011
With the exception of rice, export prices of grain and oilseeds fell to their lowest in several months before retracing most of the losses.
   Crop Company News

Caterpillar Completes Acquisition of MWM
GLOBAL - Caterpillar Inc. today announced it has finalized the purchase of MWM Holding GmbH (MWM) from 3i and funds managed by 3i for €580 million (approximately $800 million). This action follows the European Commission's recent clearance of the transaction. MWM is a leading global supplier of sustainable, natural gas and alternative-fuel engines.

Syngenta Receives Approval for Triple Stack Corn in Argentina
ARGENTINA - Syngenta announced today that the Ministry of Agriculture in Argentina has approved its triple corn stack Bt11 x MIR162 x GA21 for cultivation in the country. The triple stack, which has already been successfully launched in Brazil, will be available to Argentine growers for the 2012/2013 season.

   Global Crop Industry News

   United States

 » CME: Corn Futures Closed Sharply Higher Thursday
 » Vilsack: Priorities for 2012 Farm Bill - Do More with Less
 » Monsanto Extends Efforts in Vegetable Seed Market
 » US DDGS Sales Summary
 » U.S. Corn Yields Heading For 8-Year Low After Hot Summer
 » CME: Corn Futures Closed Slightly Higher Friday
 » It's Time to Apply Anhydrous Ammonia Application
 » High Corn Prices Tough on Meat Companies; Agribusiness Thrive
 » Winter Canola’s Potential as a Dual-Purpose Crop
 » CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Monday
 » Crop Prices Treading Water
 » Reducing Water Quality Concerns in Phosphorous Application.
 » Cargill helps Feeding America enhance food safety
 » CME: Corn Futures Closed Higher Tuesday
 » Weekly Roberts Market Report
 » World Welcomes Baby 7 Billion - How to Feed Our Growing Population
 » Cottonseed Prices Nearly Double as Demand for Livestock Feed Soars
 » Large Number of Unseeded Acres Stimulates Interest in Fall Seeded Crops
 » CME Group Statement Regarding MF Global
 » CME: Corn Futures Closed Moderately Lower Wednesday
 » Genome-scale Network of Rice Genes to Speed the Development of Biofuel Crops
 » Cargill Reduces GHG Emissions at US Plants
 » CME: Corn Futures Closed Moderately Higher Thursday

   Indonesia

 » Indonesia Food Security Challenge Continues

   General

 » USGC: Southeast Asia Posts “Eye-catching Advances”
 » Southeast Asia Posts "Eye-catching Advances"
 » NAB: World Wheat Production to Exceed Consumption By 10M Tonnes
 » Global Biofuel Market to Double in Next Decade?
 » IGC Raises Global Wheat and Corn Production
 » Scientists Find a Cure for Pests in Maize
 » Alpcot Agro AB: Winter Planting Update
 » FAO Food Price Index Down in October
 » NCPB Need Extra Sh1 Billion for for Maize Crop
 » World Bank Warns Global Food Prices Remain Volatile

   China

 » China’s Corn Deep-processing Industry Might be Further Restrained
 » China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition 2011

   India

 » KRRS Demands Higher MSP for Paddy and Maize
 » Farmers in Andhra Pradesh Can't Afford Losses, Declare Crop Holiday
 » Indonesian Delegation Meets Food Minister to Discuss Rice Imports

   Canada

 » 20 Per Cent of Prairie Wheat Infected by Ergot
 » Where to Sell Grain Post-Canadian Wheat Board?
 » Is Tillage Really Helping?

   United Kingdom

 » Be Careful with Autumn Fungicides in Variable OSR
 » Get Ready for the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference
 » BCPC Medals Awarded at CropWorld Global
 » NFU: Farmers Will Not Sit in Silence on GM
 » Norfolk Beet Crop’s Record Sugar Yield
 » Green MEP Calls for Greater Protection for Britain’s Agricultural Workers
 » Pick of the Crop May Earn Fewer Farm Inspections

   Australia

 » Wheat Slump: Good Grain Crops, But World Prices Falling
 » Next Steps for Australia's First National Food Plan
 » Grain Solutions for Central Queensland
 » Ants and Termites Help Lift Wheat Yields at Binnu
 » Barley Stripe Rust Scare in Australia

   Algeria

 » Algeria Wheat Update

   Kazakhstan

 » Kazakhstan Wheat Production Doubles

   European Union

 » A Step In The Right Direction For GMO Legislation

   Mexico

 » Frost-hit Mexico faces Record Corn Imports
 » Mexico Harvest Seen Recovering in 2012

   Brazil

 » Brazil Lacks Cane Crops to Expand Ethanol Exports

   Denmark

 » Aarhus Re-Names Food and Ag Science Units



That's all for this week!

Ed. 		 
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