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      <title>Oregon Agricultural Energy Use Evaluated</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Some Oregon farms are doing well in becoming energy efficient, others have even started undertaking renewable energy projects. However, most farmers and ranchers across the state can and want to do a lot more in making efficiency improvements in their operation, according to a new report issued thi...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Thune Named Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Senator John Thune has been selected to continue serving as ranking member of one of five Subcommittees of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Senator Thune will serve as the ranking Republican on the Subcommittee on Jobs, Rural Economic Growth, and Energy Innovation for th...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Producers balance strong market prices with rising costs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Strong markets for most ag commodities are tempered by increasing uncertainties this spring. Agricultural producers' challenges include rising input prices, a wet and cold spring that will delay planting, and the unknown impact of the Japan Disaster on Pacific Northwest ag markets. The wine and tre...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Corn planting to increase</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Corn growers in Wisconsin as well as across the nation say they intend to plant more corn in 2011.<br/><br/>The U.S. Department of Agriculture said early reports predict 4.05 million acres of planted corn in Wisconsin, up 150,000 acres from 2010.<br/><br/>Nationwide corn planting was expected to be...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>National Farmers Union Convention</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[MN and State Farmers Union members Merlyn and Sandy Hubin and Marlene Gleason were among more than 500 attendees at National Farmers Union (NFU)'s 109th annual convention in San Antonio, TX March 13 - 14.<br/><br/>"NFU's convention is really the foundation of our organization." said NFU President R...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>A 'thanks' to American agriculture</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[America's farmers, ranchers and growers are some of our nation's greatest assets. Not only do we rely on American agriculture for our food, feed, fiber, and fuel, our agricultural producers preserve our environment, and help drive our national economy.<br/><br/>As I travel the country and speak wit...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Farmers and your affordable food</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Visits to the grocery store have many Americans wondering about the price of food these days. We all know food prices are up a bit, but the reasons why are not simple.<br/><br/>Americans are fortunate to have a safe, abundant supply of food. But as food travels from the farm to our tables, the pric...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Farming remains a major industry here</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month the work of farmers and producers around the United States was honored during the annual Agriculture Day.<br/><br/>Hosted by the Agriculture Council of America, the national campaign is about recognizing and celebrating the contributions of agriculture in everyday life.<br/><br/>...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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