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Bankrupt AgFeed to Sell U.S. Operations in $79.2 Million Deal

Bankrupt AgFeed to Sell U.S. Operations in $79.2 Million Deal

By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com

AgFeed is poised to sell its U.S. operations for more than $79.2 million. The successful bidders include – High Plains Pork, Cohoma Pork, and Murphy-Brown. The company filed for bankruptcy July 15. High Plains and Cohoma will acquire AgFeed’s Oklahoma and Colorado assets, while Murphy-Brown will own the company’s North Carolina assets. The three firms will be dividing up the company’s Iowa properties. The deal does not include AgFeed’s hog operations in China.
 


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Step into the field for a full day of spring fieldwork as this farm plants corn using classic Allis-Chalmers power near Arcanum, Ohio. In this video, the farm is working ground with an Allis-Chalmers 8050 pulling a Salford field cultivator and Brillion Culti-Packer to prepare the seedbed. Right behind, an Allis-Chalmers 7020 handles planting duties with a 12-row White planter, putting this year’s corn crop in the ground. You’ll see a mix of aerial drone footage and ground-level views capturing all the action, along with a voiceover that dives into the history and legacy of these two Allis-Chalmers tractors. It’s a great look at how reliable, older equipment is still getting the job done during spring planting season. If you enjoy classic farm equipment, corn planting, and real-world field action, this one is for you.