Fuel prices began the new year declining after a late-year increase during the holidays. The national average is down 17.3 cents from a month ago and 12.6 cents lower than a year ago.
USDA says corn sales to overseas buyers surged in the week ending October 19. Corn export sales were up 53% over the previous week and 22% from the four-week average.
California farmers say the state should seek to protect agricultural resources and open space amid concerns raised over a company buying large swaths of farmland in Solano County.