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(WASHINGTON)The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday increased its monthly forecast for this year's corn and soybean harvest due to wetter weather, potentially lowering commodity prices.READ MORE

(WASHINGTON)Analysts expect the Agriculture Department to increase its estimate of wheat, corn and soybean stockpiles for this year, potentially keeping a lid on prices.READ MORE

(MILWAUKEE)Shares of the nation's chicken producers mostly fell Thursday with the broader market, giving back earlier gains after the Agriculture Department said the number of chicken eggs in...READ MORE

(MILWAUKEE)The Agriculture Department reported Wednesday there was an 11 percent drop--year-over-year--of chicken eggs in incubators last week, more evidence of a production cut for the highl...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)Shares of chicken producers dropped Monday due largely to concerns that the credit crisis will continue to restrict companies from gaining access to financing.READ MORE

(WASHINGTON)There's no need to explain to Al Lubrano how deeply tight credit has wounded the economy. Lubrano, president of a metal components maker in Lincoln, R.I., said orders from his cust...READ MORE

Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, Oct. 2, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of offshore drilling contractor Pride International Inc. fell to a new year low...READ MORE