Global grain and soybean surplus lowers prices
A worldwide surplus of grain and soybeans is expected to push prices down again this year as large crops are planted. Soybean prices may fall to around 4 to 5 dollars per bushel with a 12 percent U.S. production rise, while rice and corn are also projected to ease. Wheat is expected to rise modestly.
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Firefighters battle wind driven Los Alamos blaze
Thick smoke blankets Los Alamos as 1,000 firefighters fight a wind whipped fire that scorched about 20,000 acres and forced 25,000 residents to flee. Crews trench, douse homes, and burn brush five miles from town while a lab official warns the danger remains.
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Conservation bill clears House with 315 votes
The House passed a landmark conservation bill by 315 to 68, earning support from Republicans and Democrats. It would establish a 45 billion dollar, 15 year fund using oil and gas lease revenues to buy parks, protect wildlife, and restore coastal areas, with President Clinton calling it a historic step.
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