10/12/12: Stories on new wheat varieties, new feed mills and more

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• Scientists at Stanford University have been investigating wheat breeds able to withstand rising temperatures. Wheat is the most widely grown crop in the world but is also very sensitive to sudden changes in temperature.  Read more...

• Nigeria is talks with the Export-Import Bank of China to secure a $1.5 billion loan to boost processing of rice and cassava. Read more...

• Valley Wide Cooperative in Idaho plans to invest 3.5 million in a feed mill after its original premises were destroyed by a fire in March 2012. Although the fire affected the feed mill, grain storage and office facilities, the owners are looking on the positive side; the redesign is an opportunity to create the new building in accordance with the forthcoming Food Safety Modernization Act. Read more...

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