Agricultural Sector Performance
OMAHA, Neb. - A survey of rural bankers in 10 Midwest and Plains states released Thursday showed a further dip in the economy after signs of a rebound earlier this year.
WEATHER WOES: Wheat prices jumped Thursday as Russia's persistent, devastating drought raised questions about fall crop planting.
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea's impoverished economy shrank last year amid poor harvests, a slump in manufacturing and the weight of strengthened international sanctions targeting its nuclear program.
ROME - The rising economies of Brazil, China, and India will see strong growth in their agricultural sectors in the next decade as output remains stagnant among big importers in Western Europe, international experts forecast Tuesday.