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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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....
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.
Kuwait: Wheat and Sugar Prices Rise KUWAIT - The global food price index is up by two per cent, the first rise since July 2011, said the Kuwait Foodstuff Merchants and Manufacturers Union.
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.
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.
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...
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.
USDA: Wheat Ending Stocks Revised Down US - US wheat ending stocks for 2011/12 are projected lower this month. Exports are raised 25 million bushels supported by the stronger-than-expected pace of sales and shipments, particularly...
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.
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...
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.
Iraq 2012 Wheat Crop 10 to 15 Per Cent Below 2011 IRAQ - Iraq's wheat crop is expected to decline further if rains do not arrive soon.










