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9/2/2010

EXPORT BAN - Russia will extend its ban on grain exports until after next year's harvest has been collected, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday in an announcement that caught many in the industry off guard.

SETTLEMENT CHANGES - CME is considering rule changes that would move grain futures prices from settlements established in the pits to a process that puts more weight on electronic trade.  Only 1 in 8 grain trades are currently done in the pits, the rest are e-trades.

AMERICA’S HEARTLAND - America’s Heartland, the only nationally-distributed program on agriculture in America, kicks off season 6 with new stories and features demonstrating the importance of American agriculture to our nation and the world. In episode 609, which will air soon, America’s Heartland visits the White House garden and first lady Michelle Obama, who shares her views on child obesity, nutrition and healthy eating. Check your local PBS station for showtimes.

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