Corn / Maize Latest News
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Monday US - May Corn finished down 6 at 623 1/4, 5 3/4 off the high and 2 1/4 up from the low. July Corn closed down 7 1/4 at 613 1/2. This was 2 1/2 up from the low and 5 1/4 off the high.
Has the 2011 Corn Crop Been Rationed? US - Corn prices declined substantially over the past week. May and December 2012 futures have declined by $.26 and $.22, respectively, following the release of the USDA’s WASDE report on...
Canadian Corn Ethanol Production Hits Plateau CANADA - Corn-based ethanol's dream days are over, says the chief economist of the US Department of Agriculture, writes Tom Button for Monday, April 16, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Friday US - May Corn finished down 8 1/4 at 629 1/4, 12 1/2 off the high and 5 up from the low. July Corn closed down 8 1/4 at 620 3/4. This was 4 3/4 up from the low and 12 1/4 off the high.
Russia's Grain Production Forecast Down RUSSIA - Assuming average weather during the growing season, FAS/Moscow forecasts Russia’s 2012 grain production at 88 million metric tons (six per cent) below last year, but close to the 5...
Wheat, Corn Production on the Rise EGYPT - Egyptian wheat imports are forecast to be around 10 MMT in 2012/13 compared to 10.3 MMT in MY 2011/12, with General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) projected to import nearly...
Shell Outline Plans for Advanced Biofuel Production from Crop Waste GLOBAL - Petroleum giants Shell have outlined their commitment to advanced biofuels made from crop residues and wastes in their latest sustainability report, published last week.
Friday, April 13, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Up on Thursday US - May Corn finished up on Thursday in the latest CME report.
Colombian Corn Production to Increase 17 Per Cent COLOMIBIA - In MY 2011/2012, Colombian corn production is estimated to increase 17 per cent (250,000 tons) to 1.7 million tons due to government support for the expansion of commercially produced...
Tackle Fungal Forces for Food Security, Say Scientists UK - More than 600 million people could be fed each year by halting the spread of fungal diseases in the world's five most important crops, according to research funded by BBSRC and others published...
MON810 Maize: No Risk to Humans, Livestock or Environment EU - The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) has concluded that cultivation of the maize MON810 for the 2010 growing season had no adverse...
Brazil's Grain Crop Planted Area to Increase BRAZIL - The area planted for grain crops in Brazil is estimated at 52.29 million hectares and is 4.8 per cent higher than the cultivated crop in 2010/11, 49.89 ha, according to a survey by Conab...
Thursday, April 12, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Up on Wednesday US - May Corn finished up on Wednesday in the latest CME report.
Corn Seeding Depth Matters, Especially in Dry Soils US - Corn seeding depth can play an important role in plant germination and could become even more vital if Indiana remains dry in the coming weeks, says a Purdue Extension agronomist.
Wheat, Barley, Oats, Corn Production Forecast Up in 2012/13 CANADA - 2012-2013 heralds a new era of wheat and barley marketing for western Canadian grain producers.
US DDGS Gains Foothold in Saudi SAUDI ARABIA - In a country largely dependent on oil exports, the ethanol industry is often maligned and a large target of contention and discomfort in Saudi Arabia. However, as Venezuela overtook...
Weekly Roberts Market Report US - Profit taking and a stronger US dollar weighed on soybean prices, writes Michael T. Roberts.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Down on Tuesday US - May Corn finished down on Tuesday in the latest CME report.
Conservation Practices Preserve Soil, Save Money US - Farm conservation practices not only preserve soil and water, but they also can save growers money, says a Purdue Extension agronomist.
CME: WASDE Contained Few Big Surprises US - USDA’s monthly Crop Production and World Supply and Demand Estimates reports, released Tuesday morning contained few big surprises but even the smaller surprises pressured grain...
Spring Crop Fertility Alert: Phosphorus and Zinc US - This spring, many factors should be considered to maximise applied phosphorus (P) fertiliser efficiency. One often-overlooked factor is the interaction between P and zinc (Zn). Adequate,...
Corn Crop Estimates Remain Stable US - Corn stocks and demand in the United States remain stable according to a report issued by the US Department of Agriculture. While potential for change in the May report was noted, the agency...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Down Monday US - May Corn finished down on Monday in the latest CME report.
Monday, April 09, 2012
Research Shows Reduction in Volatility, Drift for Enlist Tech Package US - Research presented at the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) annual meeting showed a dramatic reduction in the potential for off-target movement with herbicides featuring Colex-D™...
Now Is It Time to Plant? US - Almost nothing about the spring of 2012 in Illinois has been normal so far, writes Emerson Nafziger, University of Illinois Extension Specialist, Department of Crop Sciences.
Friday, April 06, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Slightly Higher Thursday US - May corn ranged higher today and in turn spent a lot of time in positive ground.
Drought Continues to Devastate Crops in Mexico MEXICO - Mexico is being battered by its worst drought in seven decades, which has devastated agricultural production in most of the country.
Purdue Agronomist: Wheat Excellent; Farmers Should Beware US - Winter wheat is off to a strong, early start this year, but farmers need to keep an eye on their fields to watch for potential problems, says a Purdue University agronomist.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Wednesday US - May Corn finished down 1 1/2 at 656 3/4, 7 off the high and 6 up from the low. July Corn closed down 2 1/4 at 650 3/4. This was 5 3/4 up from the low and 7 1/4 off the high.
Corn, Rice & Wheat Imports to Continue to Meet Food Demand VENEZUELA - Venezuela is expected to continue importing significant amounts of yellow corn, rice and wheat to meet domestic food demand and requirements of the animal feed industry and to offset...
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