Oil seed trade row fuels protests as pact stalls
French farmers press three day protests over EC US trade talks and subsidy disputes. GATT talks in Geneva drag on after US EC tariff threats. EU officials push a phased subsidy cut plan while oil seed acreage faces 15 percent first year reductions. Farm leaders warn impact on French agriculture amid looming March elections.
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Snow and rain threaten winter corn harvest and storage
Iowa farmers face mud, snow and slow drying as late harvests push into winter. Cargill reports 70 percent of the crop in, with fears of spoilage and crusted piles, while experts urge monitoring bins and keeping air moving. Frost and cold could help, but freezing may trap corn under a moisture-heavy mix. Yields overall appear strong, with some fields still in good condition and more corn expected next summer.
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