News
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
NFU AGM - Farming to Help Kick Start Economy UK - The UK's £100 billion food and farming industry can help to kick start the country's economic recovery, writes Chris Harris.
NFU AGM - CAP Greening Will Not Penalise Champions UK - The greening of the Common Agricultural Policy will not "penalise the champions", writes Chris Harris from the National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham.
Attraction of Renewable Options for Farming Community ANALYSIS - The major drivers for the farming community to adopt a variety of renewable fuels will be the high and rising oil process and the problems of food security, writes TheCropSite Editor...
US Corn Exports up on Reduced Competition and Increased Trade GLOBAL - World corn trade in 2011/12 (October-September) is projected to reach 95.6 million tons, up 1.0 million this month.
Global Coarse Grain Use Prospects Little Changed, Ending Stocks Lower GLOBAL - World coarse grain use in 2011/12 is projected to reach 1,149.9 million tons, up 0.3 million this month. Global corn use is forecast down 0.4 million tons to 867.6 million, but barley...
Argentina May Export Corn to China ARGENTINA - Argentina may export around three million tons of corn to China this year, as a result of an agreement last week in Buenos Aires at the ministry of Agriculture.
Cargill to Close Manitoba Grain Elevator and Crop Facility CANADA - Cargill Limited yesterday announced that it is ceasing production at its Winnipeg East facility effective March 1, 2012.
Maize Hybrid Looks Promising for Biofuel US - Scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have identified a new contender in the bioenergy race: a temperate and tropical maize hybrid.
Sugarcane: Brown Rust Coming Back - Limit the Damage US - Brown rust has not been a problem during the last two seasons for Louisiana sugarcane producers due to cold weather during the preceding winter.
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Tuesday US - May Corn finished down 11 3/4 at 633 1/2, 14 1/2 off the high and 4 3/4 up from the low. July Corn closed down 10 3/4 at 637 1/2. This was 4 3/4 up from the low and 13 1/2 off the high....
South Korea, US FTA Implemented in March US & SOUTH KOREA - United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced earlier this week, that the free trade agreement between the United States and South Korea (KORUS FTA) will be implemented...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Higher Monday US - March Corn finished up 5 1/2 at 641 3/4, 5 off the high and 6 1/2 up from the low. May Corn closed up 5 1/2 at 645 1/4. This was 6 1/2 up from the low and 4 3/4 off the high.
UK DROUGHT - Save Water Now to Limit the Effects Says Spelman UK - Everyone must find a way to save water to help limit the effects of drought, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said yesterday following a major summit. This came on the same day it...
Minor Changes Made to Feed Grain Price Projections US - The midpoint of the projected range for the 2011/12 US corn price received by farmers remains at $6.20 per bushel this month, but the range is narrowed by 10 cents at each end, to $5.80-$6.60...
Rise in Prices Paid by Producers NEW ZEALAND - Prices paid by New Zealand producers for goods and services rose by an overall 0.5 per cent in the December 2011 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said.
Philippines Third Largest Market for US Soybean Meal PHILIPPINES - The Philippines was the 3rd largest market for US soybean meal (SBM) and the world's largest coconut oil (CNO) exporter in both 2010 and 2011.
Russian Agricultural Development: February 2012 RUSSIAN FEDERATION - On February 8, 2012, Yelena Skrynnik, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation reported to the State Duma on the results of development of agriculture and related...
Copa-Cogeca Welcomes Aspects of EU Report EU - Copa-Cogeca has welcomed statements in a new EU Commission report highlighting that major efforts to protect the soil have been included in the upcoming reform of the Common Agricultural...
NFU AGM - Protests Greet Conference Delegates UK - As delegates gathered at the National Farmers' Union conference in Birmingham today (Tuesday) they were greeted with protest from animal welfarists protesting over forthcoming badger culls,...
China & US Cooperate in Agriculture US & CHINA - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and China's Minister of Agriculture Han Changfu have signed an historic Plan of Strategic Cooperation that will guide the two countries' agricultural...
Corn and Soybean Export Progress US - In December 2011, the USDA judged total corn production prospects in Argentina and Brazil at 3.54 billion bushels, writes Darrel Good.
Reports Point to Strong Showing for Canadian Agriculture CANADA - Two new reports point to another prosperous year for farmers in 2011 and a positive outlook for 2012. The positive economic news is contained in reports released yesterday by Agriculture...
Monday, February 20, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Higher Friday US - March Corn finished up 5 1/2 at 641 3/4, 5 off the high and 6 1/2 up from the low. May Corn closed up 5 1/2 at 645 1/4. This was 6 1/2 up from the low and 4 3/4 off the high.
US Land-Use Change Could Cut Food Yields US - Land-use change such as deforestation could cut crop yields by up to 17 per cent by affecting the amount of moisture reaching key agricultural areas, according to scientists from the US....
EU-Morocco: Agricultural Agreement Sign of Credibility EU & MOROCCO - The European Commission has welcomed the vote of the European Parliament on the Agricultural agreement with Morocco.
Copa-Cogeca - Cap Must Ensure Food Security EU - In a position paper on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Copa and Cogeca Presidents presented their detailed reaction to the EU Commission's legislative proposals on the future...
Determining Which Wheat is Best in a Wet Harvest AUSTRALIA - Research into the sprouting tolerance of new and current wheat varieties will help growers select wheat that is most suitable for their area.
Forecast Corn Exports Raised, Stocks/Use Lowest Since 1995/1996 US - US corn exports were increased 50 million bushels this month due to adverse weather conditions in Argentina, boosting prospects for higher demand.
China's Growing Meat Consumption Driving Corn Imports CHINA - According to the USDA, China will likely import 3.0 million tonnes of corn in the 2011/12 market year, more than triple the amount it took in 2010/11.
USDA: Thai Rice Export Prices Rise THAILAND - Export prices increased approximately 1.0 percent due to concerns over the strengthening of the Thai baht and the temporary purchases of parboiled rice from African buyers.
Share This
bookmark this page
email this page
print this page
News By Country
More Countries
News By Crop
News By Topic
Markets
Quotes are delayed at least 10-minutes.Market Data provided by Barchart.com
Our Sponsors
Partners
