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Friday, March 30, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Sharply Lower Thursday US - May Corn finished down 16 1/4 at 604, 19 1/2 off the high and 1 up from the low. July Corn closed down 15 3/4 at 603 3/4. This was 1 1/4 up from the low and 18 3/4 off the high.
Food Versus Fuel - The Debate Continues ANALYSIS - Food versus fuel is the alliterative catchphrase we're hearing more often, and as the global population increases, the need for more sustainable sources of fuel rises, writes Gemma...
Dimmer Income Growth for Soybean-Importing Countries Likely To Slow Trade GLOBAL - International trade in soybeans may fade this year as rising costs and weaker outlooks for major economies of the world could ration use. Global soybean imports for 2011/12 are forecast...
Drought Damage Limits Recovery for Argentine Soybean Production ARGENTINA - In contrast to southern Brazil and Paraguay, the ominous climatic situation in Argentina has suddenly stabilised and may even let a part of the soybean crop to recover.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
CME: Grain Futures Closed Lower Wednesday US - May corn opened higher and closed sharply lower on the session which is a pattern seen in the past three sessions.
Japan Grain, Feed Markets Thrive Despite Earthquake Damage JAPAN - The Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011 devastated, both physically and emotionally, a country that had already been suffering from a stagnant economy. The so-called “triple...
Influence of Soil Temperature on Corn Germination, Growth US - The Midwest has experienced June-like temperatures in March. Trees budded, spring flowers bloomed and fertilizer rigs crisscrossed fields, writes Roger Elmore, Iowa State University Department...
Jittery Markets Ahead of a Fundamental News Buffet US - The agricultural commodity markets are acting nervous ahead of what could be the biggest fundamental reports of the year.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Tuesday US - May Corn finished down 7 at 630 3/4, 13 3/4 off the high and 1/4 up from the low. July Corn closed down 5 1/4 at 630 3/4. This was 1 up from the low and 12 off the high.
Weekly Roberts Market Report US - Drought in South America is seen as decreasing SA soybean output by up to 2 per cent while farmers in the US say they will plant more corn, writes Michael T. Roberts.
Soy Leading US Oilseed Export to Malaysia MALAYSIA - Soybeans are the leading US oilseed product export to Malaysia, and increased usage of full-fat soymeal continues to favor US soybean imports. Despite expectations for a decline in...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Monday US - May Corn finished down 8 3/4 at 637 3/4, 18 1/4 off the high and 1/2 up from the low. July Corn closed down 8 1/2 at 636. This was 1/4 up from the low and 16 3/4 off the high.
CropWorld North America 2012 Kicks Off GLOBAL - CropWorld North America 2012 kicked off today in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, with speakers addressing policy challenges, new technologies, regulatory issues as well as sustainability...
CME: Grain Markets Await Plantings & Stocks Report US - Grain markets are anxiously looking at the upcoming USDA reports on plantings and grain stocks, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Soybean Crops Worsen in Brazil, Paraguay BRAZIL & PARAGUAY - Global soybean production for 2011/12 is forecast down this month to 245.1 million metric tons from 251.5 million last month. It would be the largest year-to-year decline...
Monday, March 26, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Higher Friday US - May Corn finished up 2 at 646 1/2, 5 1/2 off the high and 4 1/4 up from the low. July Corn closed up 1 3/4 at 644 1/2. This was 4 1/4 up from the low and 5 3/4 off the high.
Abnormally Early Spring Melt Offers Opportunity to Plant Early CANADA - A plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba is encouraging farmers to take advantage of this year's early spring melt by planting some of their more cold tolerant, less...
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Grain Hedge: Markets Pull Back from Recent Highs US - The equity and commodity markets fell from lofty levels achieved over the last several weeks.
GeoGrain: Some Growers Try for Early Delivery US - There has been a lot of talk about planters rolling early to try to capture the late-summer premium for first-half September delivery.
Friday, March 23, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Higher Thursday US - May Corn finished up 2 1/2 at 644 1/2, 3 off the high and 7 3/4 up from the low. July Corn closed up 1 1/2 at 642 3/4. This was 6 3/4 up from the low and 3 3/4 off the high.
Considerations with Early-Season Weed Management US - The mild winter and current above-normal air temperatures might impact weed management in 2012, according to Aaron Hager, associate professor of weed science at the University of Illino...
Paraguay's 60 Per Cent Loss in Worst Soybean Harvest Ever PARAGUAY - The impact of drought in Paraguay is bigger than initially estimated. The average yield is expected to be around 1,170 kg per hectare (ha), the lowest ever in this area.
Trade Mission to Create Opportunities for Agriculture in China US & CHINA - Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse will lead nearly 40 American businesses on a US Department of Agriculture trade mission to China March...
New Herbicides Commercially Available for 2012 US - Only a few new herbicide products are commercially available for 2012. One new active ingredient - pyroxasulfone - is included in the list, but there are no herbicides with novel sites of...
Thursday, March 22, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Wednesday US - May Corn finished down 5 1/2 at 642, 9 off the high and 1/2 up from the low. July Corn closed down 4 3/4 at 641 1/4. This was 3/4 up from the low and 8 1/4 off the high.
Insurance Pest Management Normal in Many Midwest Corn, Soybean Fields US - Insurance pest management, rather than integrated pest management, is becoming an increasingly common form of IPM in commercial corn and soybean fields.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
CME: Corn Futures Closed Lower Tuesday US - May Soybeans finished down 21 1/2 at 1345, 23 off the high and 3 1/4 up from the low. July Soybeans closed down 21 1/4 at 1352 1/4. This was 3 1/4 up from the low and 22 off the high.
Moroccan Farmers Face Difficult Time Ahead MOROCCO - Morocco’s cereal crop has entered a precarious period, with farmers and government officials bracing for a difficult time ahead.
Signs of Water Stress in South African Maize Triangle SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa corn production for 2011/12 is forecast at 12.0 million tons, down 0.5 million from last month and up 1.1 million or 10 per cent from last year.
USSEC Promotes Soy in Poultry Diets in SE Asia SOUTH EAST ASIA - USSEC is collaborating with Novus International on animal science and nutrition activities in Southeast Asia focusing on improving diets for poultry. More than 40 nutritionists...
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