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Oil Ends the Week Sharply Higher.

Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittOil futures settled higher on Friday as U.S. prices scored a gain of more than 7% for the week, after a top energy monitor said prices might have bottomed on expectations that falling supplies will help alleviate the global glut of...

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A New Approach to Crop Protection

Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittA New Approach to Crop ProtectionDavid Hollinrake,As farmers get ready to plant their crop, a lot of thought and money goes into protecting that crop from pests and disease.  But, with innovation, growers will soon begin to think...

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It Is OK to Fuel the Boat with Ethanol

Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittThe gasoline used by more than 95 percent of Americans, E10, contains 10 percent ethanol and is safe to use in marine engines. All current boat engines are warrantied for E10 and have been for nearly two decades. Yet for some reason,...

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BASF Considering Bid for DuPont

Hoosier Ag Today by: Hoosier Ag TodayDow Jones reports BASF is considering a counter bid for DuPont, who agreed to merge with Dow Chemical in December. BASF is currently working with advisers and financing banks to examine the merits of a counter bid for the $55...

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