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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Grain Hedge: Macros Positive, Grain Mixed US - The equity markets have taken center stage this week as several key indexes have reached multiyear highs.
GeoGrain: Spot Soybean Basis On Par with Maximum Basis Levels US - Spot soybean basis since the beginning of January has stayed on par with the maximum basis levels seen in the last five years.
MANA's New Vulcan Insecticide Granted EPA Approval US - Vulcan™ insecticide, developed and manufactured by MANA Crop Protection, has received approval by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its new state of the art chlorpyrifos...
Friday, February 17, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Thursday US - March Corn finished down 6 1/2 at 627, 11 1/2 off the high and 1 3/4 up from the low. May Corn closed down 7 at 631. This was 2 up from the low and 11 off the high.
ABARES Forecasts Large Summer Crop AUSTRALIA - Generally favourable growing conditions for summer crops are forecast to drive higher yields and production for Australian summer crops in 2011-12.
Global Coarse Grain Production Prospects Reduced GLOBAL - World coarse grain production in 2011/12 is projected at 1,142.2 million tons, down 3.4 million this month mostly due to reduced prospects in Argentina.
Walmart Unveils "Great For You" Icon US – Walmart, the United States’ largest food retailer, has unveiled the “Great For You” icon, giving its customers an easier way to identify healthier food.
Wood Chips Help Curb Nitrate Leaching US - Wood chips can significantly stem nitrate flow from crop fields into the surrounding watershed, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) study.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Wednesday US - March Corn finished down 6 1/2 at 627, 11 1/2 off the high and 1 3/4 up from the low.
Australian Grain Farmers Encouraged to Consider Fumigation AUSTRALIA - With the winter harvest mostly put away, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is encouraging farmers considering fumigating grain stored on farm to do it wisely...
ENERGY NOW - Help for Farmers to Develop AD UK - A new consultancy service for farmers looking to branch out into anaerobic digestion and biogas production was launched at the Energy Now exhibition and conference at the Three Counties...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Tuesday US - March Corn finished down 6 at 633 1/2, 7 off the high and 2 up from the low. May Corn closed down 5 at 638. This was 2 1/4 up from the low and 6 1/4 off the high.
Indian Grain Production Could Hit Record 250M Tonnes INDIA - Food grain production could touch a record 250 million tonnes in 2011-12, exceeding the annual target by five million tonnes, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in Delhi today.
Five Ways Crop Growers Can Plan for Spring Drought US - A drought threat posed across southern and western Minnesota is the most serious in over a decade, according to University of Minnesota Extension climatologist Mark Seeley.
Ethanol Sees Supply and Demand Volatility US - Ethanol stocks have reached an all-time weekly high according to the Energy Information Association, which coupled with rising corn costs and decreasing fuel demand, could cause come Midwest...
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Higher Monday US - March Corn finished up 7 3/4 at 639 1/2, 4 off the high and 6 3/4 up from the low. May Corn closed up 7 1/2 at 643. This was 6 1/2 up from the low and 3 1/2 off the high.
HGCA: Global Grain Forecast GLOBAL - After a strong start prices fell at the end of last week after the USDA report failed to provide new supportive information. In line with pre-report estimates the Argentine maize crop...
Ethanol Mandate 'Not the Best Option' US - Many people are willing to pay a premium for ethanol, but not enough to justify the government mandate for the corn-based fuel, a Michigan State University economist argues.
Higher Trade Boosts Feed Grain Supplies and Use for 2011/12 US - US feed grain supplies projected for 2011/12 edge up 0.3 million metric tons this month to 358.3 million, with increases for corn and oats imports. Supplies, however, remain down 6 percent...
Monday, February 13, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Friday US - March Corn finished down 5 1/4 at 631 3/4, 7 off the high and 3 1/2 up from the low. May Corn closed down 6 at 635 1/2. This was 3 up from the low and 7 1/4 off the high.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Allendale: US Meat Supply vs Global Demand ANALYSIS - From an overall meat demand perspective, the world market is a major driver and a key reason why the US has been trading at extended price levels the past few years, writes Sarah Mikesell,...
Friday, February 10, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Thursday US - March Corn finished down 5 1/2 at 637, 15 off the high and 4 1/4 up from the low. May Corn closed down 6 1/2 at 641 1/2. This was 4 1/2 up from the low and 14 1/2 off the high.
USDA: Weather Impacts on Crop Production US - The “year without a winter” gained momentum in January, with the majority of the continental United States reporting above-normal temperatures. Monthly temperatures averaged more than...
Outlook for China DDGS Supply & Demand CHINA - In a recent study commissioned by the US Grains Council, the respected Chinese market analysis firm JCI reported that the new Five-Year Plan in China will restrict ethanol and dried distiller’s...
WASDE: Wheat Exports Up, Grains Predicted Lower GLOBAL - US wheat exports are raised supported by the stronger-than-expected pace of sales and shipments, according to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Higher Wednesday US - March Corn finished up 1/4 at 642 1/2, 6 1/4 off the high and 10 1/2 up from the low. May Corn closed down 1/2 at 648. This was 10 1/2 up from the low and 5 3/4 off the high.
Weekly Roberts Market Report US - A firmer US dollar and lower crude soybean oil prices hung over the market, writes Michael T. Roberts.
Seed Destructor on Course for Commercial Production AUSTRALIA - The Harrington Seed Destructor is edging closer towards commercial production, offering an additional strategy in the grains industry’s battle against herbicide resistance in w...
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Tuesday US - March Corn finished down 2 at 642 1/4, 2 3/4 off the high and 3 up from the low. May Corn closed down 2 3/4 at 648 1/2. This was 2 1/2 up from the low and 3 1/4 off the high.
Biotech Crop Adoption Rising; Brazil Leads Growth GLOBAL - Global adoption of biotech crop technology continues at unprecedented rates. During 2011, an additional 12 million hectares were planted representing an annual growth rate of 8 per cent...
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