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Page history last edited by brian 1 yr ago
see end of cheap food for a discussion about how ethanol subsidies in the USA are resulting in food shortages (and price increases) in corn and other agricultural products around the world. One example of a by product of rising agricultural prices (as a result of US ethanol policy) is the increasing prices in the beer industry.
also see: common agricultural policy, which is a policy engaged in by the European Union which has the effect of screwing up commodity prices around the world.
Concepts (external Links)
Corn
External Links:
 Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM), based out of Decatur, Illinois, is one of the largest commercial "agribusinesses" in the world. It processes... read more
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 Bunge - Founded in 1818, Bunge (NYSE:BG) is a leading agribusiness and food company with operations across the globe. Bunge employs over 22,000 people at over 450 facilities in 32 countries.... read more
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 ConAgra Foods - ConAgra Foods (NYSE:CAG) is a major manufacturer, packager, and distributor of consumer and commercial food products. It owns and operates brands such as Healthy Choice,... read more
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 Deere & Company - Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment. In 2006 Deere generated over $22 billion in revenue with an... read more
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 Monsanto Company - Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is the largest producer of genetically modified seeds for crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton. Monsanto beat competitor DuPont (DD) to... read more
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 Weyerhaeuser Company - Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) is one of the largest integrated forest product companies, with annual revenues of nearly US$ 22 billion. As an oft-cited example of... read more
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