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...
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.
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.
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 Missing Out on GM Feed Opportunity ANALYSIS - Is Europe's headstrong views on GM crops putting EU farmers at a competitive disadvantage, writes TheCropSite editor Charlotte Johnston
USDA: Weekly National Grain Market Review US - Compared to last week, grain bids were mostly lower with soybeans trading moderately higher.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Agworks Merges to form Sevita International CANADA - In a move to bring the full Identity Preserved soybean value chain together, PRO Seeds Marketing, Hendrick Seeds, Hendrick AgriFoods and Agworks announced today that the companies have...
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.
Farmer Satisfaction with Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® Soybeans Hits 90 Per Cent US - Citing higher yields, excellent plant health and more beans per pod, 90 per cent of farmers who grew Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans in 2011 said they were satisfied with the...
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.
Soybean Export & Acreage Prospects Support Prices US - Among the major crops, the corn market has received the lion’s share of attention over the past two months, writes Darrel Good.
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.
USDA: Dim Soybean Outlook Won't Affect Exports US - Despite a dimmer outlook for South American soybean production, US exports for 2011/12 are expected to be unchanged at 1.275 billion bushels as an anticipated upswing in sales may only narrow...
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...
France: Plant Breeding Breakthroughs to Reduce Soy Imports FRANCE - France ranks above average in being protein-independent for the feed sector among European Union (EU) Member States. While soybean meal consumption has remained relatively stable at...
USDA: US Oilseed Producers Likely to Benefit US - Producers are likely to benefit from recent cuts in South American 2012 soybean crops soon to be harvested and marketed in competition against the US 2011 crop.
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.
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...










