LOUIS -- Monsanto co., the world's largest seed company, said Wednesday a booming market for corn-based ethanol has fueled its corn seed sales and boosted profits by 23 percent in the second-quarter. But the profit margin on corn helped offset the pinch on other crops, delivering a net gain for Monsanto's seed division, Crews said. The company also depends on cotton and soybean sales, which have been hurt by corn's rise. Monsanto supplies seeds for corn and other grains that are designed...

To make the soy & chilli mayonnaise, combine the mayonnaise, chilli, garlic and soy sauce in a small bowl. Place the fish, lemon rind, lemon juice, garlic, chives, parsley and dill in the bowl of a food processor and process until just combined. Place 1 piece of bread, cut-side up, on each plate and spread with mayonnaise. Add the fish patties and cook for 5 minutes each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Herbed fish burgers with soy & chilli mayonnaise. Divide fish mixture...

Agriculture Department's estimates, Wall Street took a keen interest in Friday's reports of crop-planting intentions, which showed that farmers have increased their planned acreage for corn. About a month ago, the Department of Agriculture provided preliminary 2007 estimates of 87 million acres of corn. Ethanol is now required to be comprise up to 10% of gasoline and that percentage could rise, especially in light of soaring petroleum costs. Rising ethanol demand has spiked prices of both...

It also will begin construction on a seed drying, processing and handling plant, which is expected to be complete in 2008. The project in Algona will add six to eight new positions to its enhanced corn research programs. Plans for the center also call for increasing land for its soybean research program. The center moved to Algona in 1943 and has developed a reputation in Pioneer for producing top-performing corn hybrids. Friday, March 23, 2007 Pioneer to expand Algona center Pioneer...

Published March 21, 2007 05:38 pm - The local chapter was organized in the fall of 1987 Pheasants Forever banquet Saturday The Rathbun Lake chapter of Pheasants Forever Banquet Saturday at the Manhattan Steakhouse Club will mark the group s 20-year birthday. Published March 21, 2007 05:38 pm - The local chapter was organized in the fall of 1987 Pheasants Forever banquet Saturday The Rathbun Lake chapter of Pheasants Forever Banquet Saturday at the Manhattan Steakhouse Club will mark the...

A federal judge is allowing a soy port terminal on the Amazon River to reopen after concerns about an environmental impact study forced its closure. A federal judge allowed the port to be reopened, but a final decision on whether or not another environmental impact study is required. Cargill ships over 1 million tons of soybeans from Santarem annually. If the court decides so, Cargill says it will provide another impact study. A Cargill soy port terminal on the Amazon River was reopened on...