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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Maize Hybrid Looks Promising for Biofuel US - Scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have identified a new contender in the bioenergy race: a temperate and tropical maize hybrid.
Sugarcane: Brown Rust Coming Back - Limit the Damage US - Brown rust has not been a problem during the last two seasons for Louisiana sugarcane producers due to cold weather during the preceding winter.
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....
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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...
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.
Monday, February 20, 2012
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....
Forecast Corn Exports Raised, Stocks/Use Lowest Since 1995/1996 US - US corn exports were increased 50 million bushels this month due to adverse weather conditions in Argentina, boosting prospects for higher demand.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
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...
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.
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.
Southern Iowa Biomass Crop Workshop US - There is increasing interest in biomass crops for energy in Iowa. Initially, it was thought that strong commodity prices would limit the interest of growers in planting perennials for bioenergy,...
John Deere's Full-Year Profit Forecast Increased US - Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $532.9 million, or $1.30 per share, for the first quarter ended 31 January, compared with $513.7 million, or $1.20 per share, for the same...
Winter Canola Risk Management Schools Scheduled US - A profitable new crop in Kansas is winter canola, said Mike Stamm, K-State Research and Extension canola breeder. Agronomists at K-State have been working hard in recent years to determine...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
2013 Budget Will Cut Ag Programmes US - The president's budget proposal for FY 2013 would cut agriculture programs by $32 billion over ten years, which is $9 billion more than the agreement reached late last year in a bipartisan,...
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.
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...
USDA: No US Rice Supply-Side Revisions US - The total 2011/12 US rice supply remains forecast at 252.5 million cwt, 15 per cent below the year-earlier record. The US rice crop remains estimated at 185.0 million cwt, down 24 per cent...
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