Agricultural market news for Apr 2006 ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 3 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. National Weekly Rice SummaryLITTLE ROCK - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Srets April Interest RatesWASHINGTON - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- The USDA will charge 4.75% interest during April for 1995 and prior crop year commodity loans disbursed by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), up from 4.625% in March 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ukraine Expects More Corn, BarleyKIEV - Apr 3/06 - APK -- Corn and barley production could be up this year because of a forecast increase in seeded area, says Yuri Melnik, Vice-Prime Minister. . . . Continue or visitors click here Markets Fret Over U.S. Seeding IntentionsCHICAGO - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were relatively quiet over the weekend, with little business reported, though some government buyers announced future tenders for rice and sugar. . . . Continue or visitors click here Hot House Growers Profit In 2005TORONTO - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Hot House Growers Income Fund reported net earnings of CDN $1.431 million on revenue of $8.866 million during the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2005, compared to a loss of $24.69 million on revenue of $9.907 million during the same three month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Farmland Values Inch UpwardOTTAWA - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Canadian farmland values inched upwards last year, rising 1.6% during the first half of 2005 and rising 1.5% during the second half of the year, according to Farm Credit Canada (FCC). . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here WCE Makes New Daily RecordWINNIPEG - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- The Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. (WCE) shattered previous daily volume record on Friday, March 31. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cucumbers for Pickles Area - Apr 2006A table about U.S. Cucumbers for Pickles Area - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Snap Beans for Processing Area - Apr 2006A table about U.S. Snap Beans for Processing Area - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Fresh Market Crop Review 2004-2006A table about U.S. Fresh Market Crop Review 2004-2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Increase Onion Area in United StatesWASHINGTON - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Onion growers in the United States plan to seed 171,100 acres this year, up 1% from last year, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Fresh Market Vegetable Interest DownWASHINGTON - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- The prospective area for harvest of 11 selected fresh market vegetables during the spring quarter is forecast at 206,900 acres, down 1% from last year for comparable States, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Little Change in Processed Vegetable AreaWASHINGTON - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Growers of vegetables for processing intend to plant 1.22 million contracted acres in 2006, virtually unchanged from 2005 for comparable States, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Sweet Corn for Processing Area - Apr 2006A table about U.S. Sweet Corn for Processing Area - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Fresh Market Seeding Intentions 2006A table about U.S. Fresh Market Seeding Intentions 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Value-Adding Key To SuccessREGINA - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Two friends who got into the buffalo business in 2001 say they must find value added opportunities in order for their business to continue growing into the future. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 4 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here United States Fruit and Vegetable ShipmentsWASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Smithfield Completes Cook's BuyNEW YORK - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- ConAgra Foods Inc. completed the sale of its Cook's ham business to Smithfield Foods, Inc. . . . Continue or visitors click here Markets Try To Change Seeding IntentionsCHICAGO - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remain relatively quiet, judging from the level of overnight activity reported into Tuesday morning. There are several tenders in the wings and a fresh tender to sell wheat announced by Syria, but little business reported. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Record Cotton Supplies to PersistWASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- World cotton supply (beginning stocks plus production) reached a record of 35.7 million metric tons (MT) in 2005-06, according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). . . . Continue or visitors click here Cargill Forges Beef Packers Inc.NEW YORK - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Cargill Meat Solutions has completed its acquisition of Beef Packers, Inc., Fresno Meat Co., RPM Beef, Inc. and King-O-Meat, Inc. Beef Packers, Fresno Meat, RPM Beef and King-O-Meat. The companies will be combined under onename: Beef Packers, Inc. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Livestock Slaughter Rises in FebruarySYDNEY - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Slaughter activity increased in Australia in February, with 3.78 million animals processed, up around 235,000 head from January and up 113,000 head from year earlier levels. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Bird Flu in Burkina FasoOUAGADOUGOU - Apr 4/06 - IRIN -- Burkina Faso has confirmed an outbreak of the killer H5N1 avian influenza virus, but international experts warn that the government is ill prepared to contain the crisis, posing a risk of further outbreak in the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Sets Wool, Mohair PriceWASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Butter Output by State - Feb 2006A table about U.S. Butter Output by State - Feb 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Dairy Output Above Last YearWASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Dairy product output experienced a month over month decline in the United States in February, but remained well above year earlier levels for several product categories, according to the latest USDA report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Canned Milk Output by State - Feb 2006A table about U.S. Canned Milk Output by State - Feb 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Diversified Diet Urged for MalawiLILONGWE - Apr 4/06 - IRIN -- Food insecurity in Malawi can be overcome if people's high dependency on maize is reduced, according to a World Food Programme (WFP) study. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cheddar Cheese Output by State - Feb 2006A table about U.S. Cheddar Cheese Output by State - Feb 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Sugar Under Pressure in Costa RicaWASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Sugar production in Costa Rica is expected to drop from last year's record 404,000 metric tons (MT) result to around 380,000 MT this season, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vietnam Rice Market EaseHANOI - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Low asking prices for Vietnamese rice may have contributed to an increase in exports so far this year, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here Malaysian Palm Oil Output Up In FebruaryKUALA LUMPUR - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Malaysia's crude palm oil (CPO) production rose 12.3% to 1.05 million metric tons (MT) in February 2006 mainly due to the upturn in the Peninsular Malaysia's output, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). . . . Continue or visitors click here Indian Wheat Harvest Seen LowerWASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Wheat production in India is not expected to be as great as first thought, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Zimbabwe's Corn Harvest JumpsWASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Zimbabwe will almost double the size of its corn crop this season, with output advancing from 500,000 to almost 900,000 metric tons (MT). Even so, the country faces another food deficit after the harvest in May 2006, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 5 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Allows Specialty Sugar ImportsWASHINGTON - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service will allow all types of specialty sugars to be imported into the United States under all tranches of the fiscal year 2006 specialty sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ). . . . Continue or visitors click here Cargill Opens Wheat Gluten PlantNEW YORK - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Cargill will open first vital wheat gluten production facility in Russia at the company’s industrial complex in Efremov, Tula region. The facility will be part of a previously announced US$60 million investment in wheat processing. . . . Continue or visitors click here ADM Buys Groupe LysacNEW YORK - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Archer Daniels Midland Company has bought all the assets of Groupe Lysac, Inc., including a intellectual property and technological assets to create biodegradable products from natural and renewable resources. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Market Worried by Seeding PlansCHICAGO - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets maintained their relatively quiet tone through the mid-week session, with little overnight business reported. . . . Continue or visitors click here SWP Closes Canadian Share OfferingREGINA - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. closed its CDN $50.25 million common share offering, realizing net proceeds of $48.24 million. . . . Continue or visitors click here CWB Boost Initial PaymentsWINNIPEG - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) increased initial payments for all grain delivered against its 2005-06 pools effective April 6, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 6 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here India Protein Meal Export Summary - Mar 2006A table about India Protein Meal Export Summary - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Safflower Oil Situation - Feb 2006A table about U.S. Safflower Oil Situation - Feb 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Ag Markets Consider Monday's ReportsCHICAGO - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remain quiet, with some Asian countries on holiday and markets trying to sort out the final mix of crops that will be planted in North America this spring. . . . Continue or visitors click here Jan-Feb Fats and Oil Usage RisesWASHINGTON - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Total consumption of fats and oils in the United States was above year earlier levels in the first two months of 2006 calendar year, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Census Bureau. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ethanol From Citrus PeelsWASHINGTON - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- USDA researchers are working on the economic feasibility of producing ethanol from citrus peel waste. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Apr and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here Hard To Eat Organic on BudgetTORONTO - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Surveys conducted for companies who sell farm chemicals has found it costs around 40% more to buy organic vegetables in retail outlets in Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here CWB Issues Contract CallWINNIPEG - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) announced contract calls for Canada Western Soft White Spring wheat (CWSWS), and Canada Western Amber Durum wheat (CWAD) for the 2005-06 crop year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings FallWASHINGTON - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending March 29 dropped, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Livestock Auction Action FallsSYDNEY - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd dropped during the past week in the face of declining sheep and cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 7 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Cargill Buying Afgri Ltd's Cotton GinsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Cargill Inc. has agreed to buy Afgri Ltd's southern African cotton ginning business. . . . Continue or visitors click here Brazil -- Soybean Usage Summary - Feb 2006A table about Brazil -- Soybean Usage Summary - Feb 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Egg Output Up in Canada in FebruaryOTTAWA - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Canadian egg production totalled 45.8 million dozen in February, up 3.5% from February 2005, according to Statistics Canada . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports Total 611,500 MTWINNIPEG - Apr 7/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 16,664,100 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 2,767,300 MT from the 13,896,800 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Markets Finish on Fairly Quiet NoteCHICAGO - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Cash markets for agricultural commodities are finishing the week on a relatively quiet note, though good levels of business continue to be reported in the background. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Apr 7. . . . Continue or visitors click here FAO Sees More Rice in 2006ROME - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Rice production seta new record in 2005 and could exceed that this year, according to the FAO Rice Market Monitor published today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Crush SinksWINNIPEG - Apr 7/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 63,078 metric tons (MT) of canola and 27,691 of soybeans during the week ending April 5. . . . Continue or visitors click here Food Aid Not Enough For AfricaNAIROBI - Apr 7/06 - IRIN -- Drought in the Horn of Africa has exacerbated an ongoing crisis for pastoral communities in arid and semi-arid areas in the region - a crisis that will not be solved with just food assistance, United Nations officials said at the launch of an appeal for humanitarian aid. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Mitchell Names Dole VP-CFONEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Dole Food Company, Inc. promoted Keith Mitchell to Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Dole Fresh Fruit North America. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Egg Use Rises in FebruaryWASHINGTON - Apr 7/06 0 SNS -- The quantity of eggs used by food manufacturers in the United States in February rose 3% above year earlier levels to 159 million dozen, according to the USDA, but were 4% below the 166 million broken last month. . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Oats Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC MGE Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Milk Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Corn Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here Soybeans Pressured LowerCHATHAM - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Soybean markets were pressured lower during the past week by the prospect of record season ending stocks in the United States and a record breaking South American crop, notes Mike Bakker, Policy Analyst, Ontario Soybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here AWB Upgrades Two VarietiesSYDNEY - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The Australian wheat marketing board, AWB Limited, upgraded the classification of Sentinel and Young wheat varieties. The upgrade follows the evaluation of quality data by the AWB National Pool Variety Classification Panel. . . . Continue or visitors click here Heinz Sells New Zealand Poultry ProcessorSYDNEY - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- H.J. Heinz Company completed the sale of its Auckland, New Zealand-based poultry business, Tegel Foods, to Pacific Equity Partners for around NZ$250 million or U.S. $165 million. . . . Continue or visitors click here Noble Initiates New Ethanol ProjectSYDNEY - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Noble Group announced the financial closing of the first ethanol plant being built by Gateway Ethanol LLC, an ethanol project development company based in Kansas. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 10 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. National Weekly Rice SummaryLITTLE ROCK - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Little Change in Orange Crop ForecastWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The USDA left this season's orange forecast virtually unchanged at 8.96 million tons in its latest crop report, which is down about 3% from last season, . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA World Grains Outlook - Apr 2006A table about USDA World Grains Outlook - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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USDA Cuts Papaya Crop ForecastWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.14 million pounds for March, down 14% from last month and 21% lower than a year ago, according to the USDA latest crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Tighter Sugar Outlook for U.S.WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The 2006-07 marketing year will end with less sugar on hand than initially thought, predicts the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here Potato Crop Gaining in SizeWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Gains in the forecast size of this year's spring potato harvest in the United States will more than offset declines in winter output, according to the USDA latest crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Domestic Cotton Outlook - Apr 2006A table about USDA Domestic Cotton Outlook - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Little Change in Orange Crop ForecastWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Production of citrus fruits other than oranges is larger than initially expected, according to the USDA's latest crop report, which lifted the estimated size of this season's grapefruit and tangerine harvests. . . . Continue or visitors click here Some Surprises in USDA NumbersCHICAGO - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets started the week on a relatively quiet note, with many market participants eager to see the outcome of the latest USDA supply and demand forecasts before getting on with business. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA World Soybean Situation - Apr 2006A table about USDA World Soybean Situation - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Bigger U.S. Milk Supply SeenWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Forecast milk supply in 2006 is raised from last month as USDA's Milk Production report indicated continued strong growth in milk supplies during February, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here More Ample World Wheat SupplyWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Relative to last month, 2005-06 global wheat production, consumption, imports, exports, and ending stocks increase, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA World Soybean Oil Situation - Apr 2006A table about USDA World Soybean Oil Situation - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Minor Changes in Cotton SituationWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Changes to the world 2005-06 cotton forecasts consist mainly of increases in consumption and trade, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here Smaller Coarse Grain Residual SupplyWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Changes in global coarse grains in 2005-06 include a fractional decline in production, a slight increase in consumption, minor changes in trade, and smaller stocks relative to last month, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Lowers World Oilseed StockWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Global oilseed production for 2005-06 is projected at 391.0 million metric tons (MT), down 2.0 million MT from last month, but 10.4 million MT above 2004-05, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here World Rice Supplies GrowingWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- World production, trade, and ending stocks for 2005-06 are raised from a month ago, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA World Soybean Meal Situation - Apr 2006A table about USDA World Soybean Meal Situation - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Meat Production Rising in U.S.WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- U.S. meat production forecasts for 2006 are raised from last month to reflect higher red meat output, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA World Corn Situation - Apr 2006A table about USDA World Corn Situation - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Peanut Board Nominations SoughtWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The USDA is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Peanut Standards Board for terms of office ending June 30, 2009. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Egg Supply and Use - Apr 2006A table about USDA Egg Supply and Use - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here 100 Million Pounds Fair Trade Coffee CertifiedWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Since 1998 TransFair USA has certified 100 million pounds of fair trade coffee for sale in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here Cote D Ivoire Cocoa Strike ThreatABIDJAN - Apr 10/06 - IRIN -- As harvesting begins, cocoa producers have threatened a wildcat strike and blockade in war-divided Cote d'Ivoire, the world's largest cocoa producing nation, unless the government coughs up millions of dollars entitled to them from a special state-run bank. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here 100 Million Pounds Fair Trade Coffee CertifiedWASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Since 1998 TransFair USA has certified 100 million pounds of fair trade coffee for sale in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Uncertainty Still a Factor in SaskatchewanREGINA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Economic uncertainty is still a factor in the minds of farmers in Saskatchewan as they wrestle with what to plant this year, reports Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food in its first crop progress report of the fledgling 2006 season. . . . Continue or visitors click here Above Average Plantings in SaskatchewanREGINA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Farmers in Saskatchewan will again seed an above average amount of crops this year even though they will likely increase summerfallow area in response to tough economic times, according to the first crop report of the year from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here Specialty Crop Interest Ebbs in SaskatchewanREGINA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Interest in specialty crops has ebbed in the province this year, according to the first crop report of the year from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 11 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here United States Fruit and Vegetable ShipmentsWASHINGTON - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Commodity Market Remains SlowCHICAGO - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets got off to a relatively slow start for the day with some key markets in Islamic nations closed due to public holidays. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Sets Wool, Mohair PriceWASHINGTON - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here Chiquita Names Thompson SVPNEW YORK - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Chiquita Brands International, Inc. says Robert W. Olson, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, has decided to retire from the company at year end after more than 10 years of service. . . . Continue or visitors click here Swaziland Sees Hoes for Sugar in EthanolMBABANE - Apr 11/06 - IRIN -- Swaziland's troubled sugar industry is turning to ethanol production, a petroleum substitute distilled from molasses, as a way to rescue profitability and jobs. . . . Continue or visitors click here Industry Ready if CWB Monopoly EndsWINNIPEG - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Canada's grain handling industry is ready to take on expanded responsibilities if the Canadian Wheat Board loses its export monopoly for wheat and barley, says the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA). . . . Continue or visitors click here Dow Seeks To Double Zero Trans Fat Oil OutputNEW YORK - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Dow AgroSciences LLC plans to increase production of its line of zero trans fat and low saturated fat vegetable oils 35% this year and to double North American output by 2007. . . . Continue or visitors click here Cargill's Vietnamese Mills Get HAACPNEW YORK - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Cargill Vietnam Ltd.'s feed mills in Bien Hoa and Hung Yen have received HACCP certification. Cargill Animal Nutrition is the first Vietnamese animal feed producer to have any of its plants HACCP certified. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 12 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Market Activity ImprovesCHICAGO - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Activity on international agricultural commodity markets picked up significantly overnight, with several deals covering wheat and sugar concluded. . . . Continue or visitors click here Cargill Reports Third Quarter ProfitNEW YORK - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Cargill reported net earnings of U.S. $370 million for the 2006 third quarter ended February 28, up from $366 million in the same period a year ago. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 13 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Livestock Auction Action JumpsSYDNEY - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd rose during the past week as a jump in sheep and lamb sales offset a drop in cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here European Dairy Market SummaryMADISON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Dairy market conditions in western and eastern Europe were reviewed in the latest report on the sector released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Oceania Dairy Market OverviewMADISON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Commodity Market Finishes QuietlyCHICAGO - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are ending a shortened trading week on an easier note, with little fresh business reported overnight. . . . Continue or visitors click here Finard is Kraft's Global Category Development EVPNEW YORK - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Kraft Foods Inc. named Jeri Finard Executive Vice President, Global Category Development. . . . Continue or visitors click here New Pig Maternity MatMONTREAL - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Cascades Forma-Pak has create a new pig maternity mat made from 100% recycled fiber. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Approves 18 VarietiesWASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued certificates of protection to developers of eighteen new varieties of seed-reproduced and tuber-propagated plants. They include barley, bean, cockscomb, corn, cotton, verbena, and wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here Rogers Sugar Fund DistributionTORONTO - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Rogers Sugar Income Fund authorized a monthly distribution of $0.0334 per trust unit to be paid to Unitholders of record on April 30, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings RiseWASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending April 5 rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here CWB Contract CallWINNIPEG - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) announced contract calls for Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat (CPSR), for the 2005-06 crop year. . . . Continue or visitors click here CGC Covers Cloutier Agra Seed GrowersWINNIPEG - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) said all eligible growers received full payment on grain deliveries made to Cloutier Agra Seeds Inc. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports Total 636,000 MTWINNIPEG - Apr 13/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 17,309,000 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 3,127,800 MT from the 14,181,200 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Zimbabwe Bans Private Crop ForecastsJOHANNESBURG - Apr 13/06 - IRIN -- As uncertainty persists over the extent of Zimbabwe's food deficit this season, the government has warned external agencies against carrying out crop assessments. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Crush DropsWINNIPEG - Apr 13/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 60.708 metric tons (MT) of canola and 27,963 of soybeans during the week ending April 12. . . . Continue or visitors click here ABB Sets 2006-07 Pool IndicatorsSYDNEY - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The Australian barley marketing board, ABB Grain, is looking for the 2006-07 marketing pools to average A$189 per metric ton (MT) for number 1 malting barley pool and $170 MT for the number feed barley marketing pool. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Apr and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Turkey Hatchery by Region - April 2006A table about U.S. Turkey Hatchery by Region - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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U.S. Chicken Hatchery Up in 2005, Turkey DownWASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The USDA says chicken hatchery activity showed a good increase in 2005, but turkey hatchery activity was down slightly, . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Broiler Type Eggs in Incubators - 2004 and 2005A table about U.S. Broiler Type Eggs in Incubators - 2004 and 2005 . . . Subscribers Only
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Potato Stocks Down on YearWASHINGTON 0 Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The 13 major potato States held 114 million cwt (100 pound units) of potatoes in storage April 1, 2006, down 11% from last year and 9% below April 1, 2004, for comparable States, according to the latest USDA stocks report. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Weekly Broiler Eggs Set and Chicks Placed - 2004A table about U.S. Weekly Broiler Eggs Set and Chicks Placed - 2004 . . . Subscribers Only
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Turkey Hatchery Activity Picks UpWASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity increased in the United States during March, with more eggs set and poults placed during the month, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Fall Potato Usage - April 2006A table about U.S. Fall Potato Usage - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Dairy Product Markets Mainly EasierWASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were mainly down across the week ending April 8, according to the latest USDA report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Apr 14. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Corn Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Milk Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Oats Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC MGE Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. National Weekly Rice SummaryLITTLE ROCK - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Soybean Crush Reaches 3,887,835 MT in MarchWASHINGTON - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- Soybean crush in the United States during March totalled 3,887,835 metric tons (MT), according to the latest data available from the National Oilseed Processors Association. . . . Continue or visitors click here Markets Lumber Back After Holiday BreaksCHICAGO - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are lumbering back into action after week which saw many parts of the world close for a range of holiday and religious observances. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada Confirms Fifth BSE caseOTTAWA - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- Canada's fifth case of a cow infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed through additional screening tests in a Winnipeg laboratory. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA's MILC Program UnderwayWASHINGTON - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- The USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) has begun making payments under the extended Milk Income Loss Contract Program (MILC) are beginning today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateBOSTON - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Boston were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Saskatchewan To Tidy Up 2005 HarvestREGINA - Apr 17/06 - SNS -- Saskatchewan farmers will be trying to get in a portion of crops left in fields over the winter, perhaps harvesting another third of the 1% of unharvested field crops, reckons Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's weekly crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 18 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here United States Fruit and Vegetable ShipmentsWASHINGTON - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Noble Buys Chinese Soy PlantSYDNEY - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- Noble Group Limited completed its purchase of an integrated soybean crushing and refining plant in the port of Qinzhou, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China, from Siping Hongzui Grease Limited. The plant will supply soybean mealand oil to customers in southern and central China. . . . Continue or visitors click here India -- Vegetable Oil Import SummaryA table about India -- Vegetable Oil Import Summary . . . Subscribers Only
World Ag Commodity Markets BusierCHICAGO - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were significantly busier overnight, with trading reported in Syrian wheat as well as U.S. corn and wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here FAO Excited by Camel Milk ProspectsROME - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is excited about market prospects for the camel dairy products, which could not only provide more food to people in arid and semi-arid areas, but improve the incomes of nomadic herders. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Milk Output Rises in MarchWASHINGTON - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- The United States produced 14.6 billion pounds of milk 23 major States during March, up 5.5% from March 2005. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Milk Production by Month - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Milk Production by Month - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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USDA Sets Wool, Mohair PriceWASHINGTON - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vietnam Rice Market Under PressureHANOI - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- Export prices stayed at low levels for Vietnamese rice during the past week due to a quiet export market, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here Thai Rice Markets SteadyBANGKOK - Apr 18/06 - SNS -- A strong national currency continued to support export asking prices for rice in Thailand, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 19 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Rains May Not Dampen Food Aid NeedsNAIROBI, 19 April (IRIN) - Rain has been falling in drought-stricken Djibouti for almost two weeks now, but it is too early to tell if the precipitation will eventually be sufficient to overturn the continuing impact of several failed wet seasons, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has said. . . . Continue or visitors click here Bird Flu Fears Hurt Kyrgyzstan's IndustryBISHKEK - Apr 19/06 - IRIN -- Consumers are staying away from poultry products in Kyrgyzstan following reported cases of bird flu in neighboring Kazakhstan and China, a move that is having a devastating impact on local farmers and vendors. . . . Continue or visitors click here World Ag Market Remains QuietCHICAGO - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were relatively quiet at mid-week, with little fresh business reported, though Iraq has finally come to terms in efforts to buy Australian wheat, paying and buying less than initially contracted. . . . Continue or visitors click here Dumped U.S. Corn Causes No DamageOTTAWA - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has found that sales of U.S. origin corn in Canada "have not caused injury and are not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry." . . . Continue or visitors click here Hershey Company DividendNEW YORK - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- The Hershey Company declared quarterly dividends of $.245 on the Common Stock and $.22 on the Class B Common Stock. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Buying Broiler LegsWASHINGTON - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- The USDA plans to buy up to U.S. $32.5 million worth of broiler leg quarters and products for distribution through the National School Lunch Program and other domestic food assistance programs. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Pulse Canada to Manage CSCAWINNIPEG - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- Operation of the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA) has been taken over by Pulse Canada in an effort to reduce operating costs. . . . Continue or visitors click here Truckers Warn of Fuel SurchargesOTTAWA - Apr 19/06 - SNS -- Canadian truckers are warning shippers they will likely see another round of fuel surcharge increases in the coming months as the industry suffers under the dual concerns of rising diesel costs and less efficient fuel usage rates once the industry converts to low sulphur diesel. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 20 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here More Activity in World's Ag marketsCHICAGO - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were more active overnight, with wheat, corn and barley trading reported in major Asian markets and Morocco. . . . Continue or visitors click here ADM Building Cocoa PlantNEW YORK - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Archer Daniels Midland Company will build a new cocoa processing facility at Hazleton, Pennsylvania. . . . Continue or visitors click here More Activity in World's Ag marketsCHICAGO - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were more active overnight, with wheat, corn and barley trading reported in major Asian markets and Morocco. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings DropWASHINGTON - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending April 12 fell, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Apr and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here Little Change in Turkish Sugar OutputWASHINGTON - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Turkey is expected to harvest 14.7 million metric tons (MT) of sugar beets from 330,000 hectares this year, contributing in the production of 2.2 million MT centrifugal sugar in 2007,little changed from the current season. . . . Continue or visitors click here Serbia Fears Flood Impact on CropsWASHINGTON - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Government officials in Serbia are worried about the impact this year's flooding will have on the agriculture sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here Pakistan's Sugar Output RisingWASHINGTON - Apr 20/06 - SNS -- Pakistan is expected to produce more raw sugar in 2006-07 because of a larger cane harvest, but production will remain below domestic consumption requirements, according to the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 21 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Dairy Product Markets MixedWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were mixed during the seven days closing April 15, reveals today's USDA update. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Livestock Auction Action SinksSYDNEY - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd fell during the past week as declines in sheep and lamb sales swamped a rise in cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Apr 21. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cattle Slaughter by State - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Cattle Slaughter by State - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Quiet Finish On World Ag MarketsCHICAGO - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Weekly trade in agricultural commodities is ending on a relatively quiet note, with little new business reported overnight in any of the major markets. . . . Continue or visitors click here Record Red Meat Output in MarchWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Red meat production set a new monthly record for March, reaching 4.11 billion pounds in the United States last month, up 6% from the 3.88 billion pounds produced last year, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada Lacks Age VerificationWINNIPEG - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Canada's lack of age verification for most cattle sold by farmers is killing efforts to regain and expand market share in Japan. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Amends Shell Egg RegulationsWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS == The USDA amended regulations governing the voluntary shell egg grading program by changing the requirements for shell eggs that may be packed into cartons with the USDA grade shield. The amended requirements will become effective June 19, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here China Can Export Processed Poultry to U.S.WASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- China can now export processed poultry products derived from U.S. origin birds to the United States under a final rule issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). . . . Continue or visitors click here Kellogg Declares DividendsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Kellogg Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.2910 per share, up 5% from the previous regular dividend level. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Crush JumpsWINNIPEG - Apr 21/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 73,799 metric tons (MT) of canola and 29,689 of soybeans during the week ending April 19. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports Total 503,400 MTWINNIPEG - Apr 21/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 17,812,400 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 3,197,100 MT from the 14,615,300 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here WTO Ag Negotiations May FailJOHANNESBURG - Apr 21/06 - IRIN -- There is growing concern that World Trade Organisation (WTO) member countries are unlikely to meet the 30 April deadline for broad agreement on agricultural and trade tariff cuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Better Malt Barley PursuedWINNIPEG - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and Alberta Barley Commission (ABC) will jointly contribute CDN $260,000 over four years toward a malting barley research project being coordinated by the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Research Centre in Lacombe, Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Catfish Feed Deliveries Louisiana - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Catfish Feed Deliveries Louisiana - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Catfish Feed Deliveries Mississippi - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Catfish Feed Deliveries Mississippi - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Catfish Feed Deliveries Jump in MarchWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Total catfish feed delivered in the United States during March 2006 was 21,429 tons, up 15% from March 2005 and 394% above the previous month, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Catfish Feed Deliveries Other - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Catfish Feed Deliveries Other - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Fresh and Frozen Fruit Inventory DownWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Frozen fruit supplies fell 14% during March to finish the month at almost 753 million pounds, up 1% from the previous year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cattle on Feed by Class - Apr 1, 2006A table about U.S. Cattle on Feed by Class - Apr 1, 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Frozen Vegetable Inventory SlidesWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Frozen vegetable supplies fell 9% during March to finish the month at almost 1,709 million pounds, down 3% from the previous year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here Dairy Product Stocks RiseWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Stocks of dairy products rose in March, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cattle on Feed Disappearance - Apr 1, 2006A table about U.S. Cattle on Feed Disappearance - Apr 1, 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
More Cattle on Feed in U.S.WASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- April started with more cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head than last year, according to the latest USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Marginal Gain in Poultry Meat StocksWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Total frozen poultry supplies at the end of March were up marginally from the previous month, and 15% above last year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Hatchery Summary - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Hatchery Summary - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Edible Nut Stocks Remain HighWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Supplies of edible nuts in cold storage in the United States were up at the end of March when compared to month earlier levels, judging from the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cattle Placed on Feed - Apr 1, 2006A table about U.S. Cattle Placed on Feed - Apr 1, 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Egg Output Rises in marchWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- U.S. egg production totaled 7.84 billion during March 2006, up 1% from last year, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here March Red Meat Inventories DropWASHINGTON - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Total red meat supplies in freezers fell 32 million pounds in March to 941 million pounds, up 1% from the previous year, notes the USDA in its latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Oats Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Corn Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Milk Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC MGE Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here Soybean Markets Find Supporting NewsCHATHAM - Apr 21/06 - SNS -- Soybean markets found support in the belief this year's South American harvest ended up smaller than expected and the realization bird flu is not having as great an impact on feed demand as feared, says Mike Bakker, InterimGeneral Manager and Policy Analyst, Ontario Soybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 24 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. National Weekly Rice SummaryLITTLE ROCK - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Markets Off to Slow StartCHICAGO - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are off to a relatively slow start for the week, with little new business reported, but with weather remaining an issue in North America as well as India, where a below normal monsoon is now being forecast. . . . Continue or visitors click here H5N1 Spreading in AfghanistanKABUL - Apr 24/06 - IRIN -- The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been detected in a fourth province of Afghanistan amid fears of further possible outbreaks of the virus among the country's destitute communities, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)confirmed on Monday. . . . Continue or visitors click here Some Weakness in Australian Pool OutlooksSYDNEY - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- Minor changes were made to the Australian Wheat Board's pool outlooks, which saw forecast returns for 2006-07 durum lowered around A$5 per metric ton (MT) and the 2004-05 Number 2 pool by $1 MT. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Walnut Marketing Order Amendments SoughtWASHINGTON - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- The USDA will hold hearings on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for walnuts grown in California. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Saskatchewan Creates Beekeepers CommissionREGINA - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- Honey producers in Saskatchewan hope their industry will be able to pull itself forward through the creation of Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission. . . . Continue or visitors click here Bio-Diesel Teet in SaskatchewanREGINA - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) will test bio-diesel in half its buses in the coming year, running them on a 2% bio-diesel fuel mixture. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Limited Seeding in SaskatchewanREGINA - Apr 24/06 - SNS -- Limited seeding activity is reported in parts of Saskatchewan where temperatures have been warm enough and topsoil dry enough to allow farmers to work fields, according to the latest weekly crop progress report from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 25 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here United States Fruit and Vegetable ShipmentsWASHINGTON - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Canola Crush Ahead of Record PaceOTTAWA - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Canadian canola crushers processed 298,908 metric tons (MT) of seed in March, according to Statistics Canada's monthly survey of crushing plants. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada Swings From Oilseeds to GrainsOTTAWA - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Western Canadian farmers are boosting spring wheat and oats, while idling more land instead of growing oilseeds or durum wheat this year, according to this year's seeding intentions estimates compiled by Statistic Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Seeding Intentions and 2006 Crop ForecastA table about Canada -- Seeding Intentions and 2006 Crop Forecast . . . Subscribers Only
India Releases New Millet VarietiesNEW DELHI - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- India has released four new millet varieties it hopes will offer growers significant improvements in yield, especially in dryland areas, where it is an important staple of local diets. . . . Continue or visitors click here World Ag Markets Remains QuietCHICAGO - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were relatively slow, with limited business reported overnight, though Japan announced it will tender to buy wheat later in the week. . . . Continue or visitors click here Biodiesel Does Not Fuel Canola InterestOTTAWA - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Canadian farmers are planning for a net decline in oilseed seedings this year, with gains in flaxseed and soybeans swamped by steep declines in canola plantings, according to Statistics Canada's seedings intentions report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Biofuel Use Forecast at 25%ROME - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Rising petroleum markets and worries about the environment are fueling interest in renewable bioenergy, according to FAO, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Organic Board Nominations SoughtWASHINGTON - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- The USDA is seeking nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns will appoint four persons to serve a 5-year term of office to commence January 24, 2007, and run until January 24, 2012. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Oat and Spring Wheat Area RisesOTTAWA - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Canadian farmers plan to boost spring wheat, oat and corn area this year, while reducing durum wheat and barley, according to the 2006 seeding intentions report from Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Malawi Self-Sufficient in FoodJOHANNESBURG - Apr 25/06 - IRIN -- It's official: for the first time in five years, drought-stricken Malawi will have a bumper maize harvest, according to a final crop estimate by the ministry of agriculture. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Sets Wool, Mohair PriceWASHINGTON - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here Small Exports From Croatia ExpectedWASHINGTON - Apr 25/06 - SNS -- Grain production in Croatia is expected to exceed production by enough to allow limited exports in 2006-07, believes the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 26 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Ad Commodity Returns PressuredOTTAWA - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Canadian farmers continue to receive less for their production than the previous year, with both grain and livestock returns coming under pressure, according to Statistics Canada, forcing a 7% decline in commodity returns from last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here International Ag Markets BusierCHICAGO - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Trading activity on the world's agricultural commodity market was helped by an overnight tender from Egypt, which saw the country buy 235,000 metric tons (MT) of French and U.S. origin wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here CCIA Participation ImprovingCALGARY - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Canada's livestock producers are finally getting the message that failing to participate in the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency's (CCIA) Age Verification program is killing Canada's efforts to diversify beef exports beyond the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here Mars Buys Doane Pet Care U.S.NEW YORK - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Mars, Incorporated will buy Doane Pet Care Enterprises, Inc. from Teachers' Private Capital, the private equity arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Korea Reopening U.S. Beef ImportsWASHINGTON - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- South Korea is expected to reopen its borders to imports of U.S. beef in June, following confirmation that the U.S.'s third confirmed case of a cow infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was born before feed restrictions were imposed. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Turkish Raisin Output on UpswingWASHINGTON - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Raisin production in Turkey stands a good chance of jumping from 240,000 to 300,000 metric tons (MT) this year if the weather conditions remain favorable during the growing and drying season, argues the U.S. agriculturalattache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Thai Rice Markets RiseBANGKOK - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Thailand's domestic rice market is under pressure because of ongoing harvest activity, but a strong national currency is still forcing export asking prices higher, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vietnam Rice Market Under PressureHANOI - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Poor export demand and ongoing harvest activity is keeping pressure on rice markets in Vietnam, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here Uruguay Expands Soybean CropWASHINGTON - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Soybean production could increase modestly in Uruguay in the coming marketing year, believes the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Drought Reduces Israeli CropsWASHINGTON - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Widespread drought is expected to result in a significant drop in the size of this year's wheat harvest in Israel, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Jamaica Expects Larger Sugar CropWASHINGTON - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Jamaica's total raw sugar production for the hurricane-affected 2004-05 cane crop decreased to a historic low of 124,000 metric tons (MT) from 1.3 million MT of sugarcane, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Korea Moves Demand From Wheat to CornWASHINGTON - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- Recent declines in corn prices relative to wheat are now inspiring a decline in wheat imports in favor of corn, according to the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Wheat Imports Needs ExpandingWASHINGTON - Apr 26/06 - SNS -- India will likely need to import more wheat this year than initially thought, warns the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 27 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Busier Pace on World's Ag MarketsCHICAGO - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Trading maintained a relatively busy pace through Thursday on international agricultural markets, with South Korea and Japan buying wheat, corn and barley, while Egypt announced further tenders for vegetable oil imports. . . . Continue or visitors click here H5N1 Found in AbidjanABIDJAN - Apr 27/06 - IRIN -- Cote d'Ivoire has reported its first outbreak of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu in a poor residential district of the main city Abidjan, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday. . . . Continue or visitors click here European Dairy Market SummaryMADISON - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Dairy market conditions in western and eastern Europe were reviewed in the latest report on the sector released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Oceania Dairy Market OverviewMADISON - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Hog Numbers Under PressureOTTAWA - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- The number of hogs on farms in Canada declined during the first quarter of 2006, down marginally from the previous quarter but 2.2% lower than the same date in 2005, according to Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Meat in Cold Storage DownOTTAWA - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Total frozen and chilled red meat in cold storage at the opening of the first business day of April amounted to 95,040 metric tons (MT), down 9.8% from 105,326 MT in March 2006 and up 3% from 92,706 MT in April 2005, according to Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada Poultry Placements DipOTTAWA - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Placements of hatchery chicks onto farms were estimated at 56.3 million birds in March, down 3.7% from March 2005 but up from February, according to Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Canola Export Quality Summary - March 2006A table about Canada -- Canola Export Quality Summary - March 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings DropWASHINGTON - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending April 19 fell, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here North American Hog Inventories IncreaseWASHINGTON - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Combined hog inventories in Canada and the United States are up slightly as of March 31, according to a joint report from the USDA and Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Hog Inventory by Province Mar 31, 2006A table about Canadian Hog Inventory by Province Mar 31, 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Apr and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here Growers Use CWB's Alternate Pricing OptionsWINNIPEG - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- Western Canadian farmers showed considerably more enthusiasm for Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) Producer Payment Options (PPOs) in 2004-05 than the previous season, with the CWB reporting a 600% increase in grain delivered under Fixed Price or Basis Payment Contracts, taking advantage of strong market rallies in the spring of 2004. . . . Continue or visitors click here CWB Raises Wheat Outlook, Lower DurumWINNIPEG - Apr 27/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) painted a more optimistic picture for new crop wheat markets, but reduced its Pool Return Outlook (PRO) for 2006-07 crop year durum. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - Apr 28 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Dairy Product Markets Mainly EasierWASHINGTON - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were mostly easier for the week finishing April 22, according to the latest USDA statistics. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ethiopia Needs Ongoing HelpADDIS ABABA - Apr 28/06 - IRIN -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi stressed the importance of sustained emergency relief efforts - especially those targeting children - in his country, which has been ravaged by the regional drought in eastern Africa. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Livestock Auction Action RisesSYDNEY - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd rose during the past week as gains in sheep and lamb sales offset reduced cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Apr 28. . . . Continue or visitors click here Poultry Slaughter Activity RisesWASHINGTON - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Poultry slaughter activity increased in the United States in March, rising 4% above year earlier levels to a ready-to-cook weight of 3.70 billion pounds, versus a revised total of 3.,21 billion in February. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Poultry Slaughter Certified - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Poultry Slaughter Certified - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Woertz Heads ADMNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Patricia A. Woertz has been named president and Chief Executive Officer of Archer Daniels Midland Company. She succeeds G. Allen Andreas, who remains as Chairman of the Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here Week Ends on Quiet NoteCHICAGO - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The week is closing on a relatively quiet note, with little fresh business reported overnight in any of the major trading areas. . . . Continue or visitors click here Darfur Food Rations SlashedNAIROBI - Apr 28/06 - IRIN -- Millions of vulnerable people in the western Sudanese region of Darfur and eastern Sudan will receive half-rations of food beginning on Monday, due to a significant shortfall in funding, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Protects Six New VarietiesWASHINGTON - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued certificates of protection to developers of six new varieties of seed-reproduced and tuber-propagated plants. They include bean and wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Revises Lime GradesWASHINGTON - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The USDA intends to revise U.S. Standards for Grades of Persian (Tahiti) Limes. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here Bunge Profits SlideNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Bunge Limited reported net earnings of U.S. $58 million on sales of $5,601 million during the first quarter ending March 31, compared to a net of $98 million on sales of $5,451 million during the same three month period last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Crush SlipsWINNIPEG - Apr 28/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 73,501 metric tons (MT) of canola and 29,804 of soybeans during the week ending April 26. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports Total 635,400 MTWINNIPEG - Apr 28/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 18,490,800 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 3,483,000 MT from the 15,007,800 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Grower Prices for Field Crops - April 2006A table about U.S. Grower Prices for Field Crops - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Peanut Stocks Remain HighWASHINGTON - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- Utilization of shelled peanuts slipped in March, making it hard for the industry to reduce the large stocks it has dealt with all season, judging from the latest USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Peanut Use by Crushers - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Peanut Use by Crushers - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Milk Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Corn Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Oats Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC MGE Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - Apr 28/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Rough Rice Stocks - 1988 to 2005A table about U.S. Rough Rice Stocks - 1988 to 2005 . . . Subscribers Only
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No Flax Exports Analyzed in MarchWINNIPEG - Apr 29/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) reported no flaxseed exports during March through licensed terminals, resulting in no updates to its ongoing analysis of the average quality parameters of flaxseed leaving Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here Bigger Bolivian Soybean CropWASHINGTON - Apr 30/06 - SNS -- Soybean production is expected to rise 4.6% this year in Bolivia to around 2.155 million metric tons (MT), according to a recent review by the U.S., agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Israel Increasing Olive OrchardsWASHINGTON - Apr 30/06 - SNS -- In 2005, olive orchard area totaled 20,000 hectares, of which 18,000 hectares (90%) were for oil, and the remainder was for fresh consumption, according to the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Israel Relies on Imported OilseedsWASHINGTON - Apr 30/06 - SNS -- Israel continues to rely on imports to cover its domestic oilseed needs, with soybean imports expected to expand from around 635,000 metric tons (MT) in 2004-05 to 650,000 MT this season. . . . Continue or visitors click here Smaller Mexican Orange CropWASHINGTON - Apr 30/06 - SNS -- Mexico's orange crop will be smaller than initially expected because of th impact of dry weather on yields, cautions the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here
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