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Farmers' corn decision could be key to US consumers
Des Moines report outlines how planting choices for 2008 may set corn prices and ripple into meat, fuel, and processed foods. It notes high prices hurt poultry, beef, and pork firms while ethanol demand drives costs up. USDA planting intentions due March 31 are awaited.
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Des Moines
Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bob Dinneen
Renewable Fuels Association
Richard Lobb
National Chicken Council
Dave Moody
Iowa Pork Producers Association
North Carolina
Maple Leaf Farms
U.S
Wisconsin
Lobb
Dale Rossman
Spring Mills
Morey
Department of Agriculture