Creekstone Farms eyeing BSE tests for all cattle
Creekstone Farms plans to test every cow for BSE at its Arkansas City plant. The USDA APHIS currently oversees BSE testing, with new rapid tests awaiting approval and facility inspections. Creekstone says testing could add about $20 per animal, and rivals may resist costly changes.
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New European and Russian Billionaires Rise in 2003 List
The 2003 Forbes billionaires list shows 164 Europeans with a 47 percent group net worth rise to $578 billion aided by euro strength and rising oil. Russia adds eight billionaires to reach 25, behind the US and Germany, while US gains are driven by stock prices and tax cuts. Notables include Rowling and Google founders Brin and Page debuting at No. 552.
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Commodities Mixed in Grain Prices on CBOT Trading Day
Chicago Board of Trade futures rose led by corn after strong USDA export data while soybeans fell on weak export sales. Wheat gained on corn strength as prices trended up. Local elevator quotes show varied prices for wheat corn milo and soybeans across Ottawa Edgerton Overbrook and other elevators with noted livestock quotes from St. Joseph Mo. Gold silver and platinum quoted in New York markets.
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LMH President to Lead Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Gene Meyer, president and CEO of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, was elected to chair the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board for a one year term starting April 1, following his role as chair elect in 2003-2004. Shirley Martin-Smith will be chairwoman elect for 2005-2006.
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