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Agricultural market news for Dec 2003


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AWB Lifts 2003 Crop Wheat Pool Estimates

SYDNEY - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- This season's wheat marketing pools are now expected to return significantly better returns to the grower than last week, with the Australian Wheat Board (AWB) lifting Estimated Pool Returns (EPRs) for the 2003 AWB National Pool between AU$3 and $12 per metric ton (MT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Farm Revenues up in 2002

OTTAWA - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Canadian farm incomes rose in 2002, according to taxation records examined by Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine State Purchases Now Total 300,000 MT

KIEV - Dec 1/03 - APK -- State Joint Stock Company "Khlib Ukrainy" has purchased about 300,000 metric tons (MT) of food grain under domestic and foreign contracts since the start of this season (July), the company's Head of Board Mykola Kucher has informed, according to UNIAN. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ginseng Maker Reports Share Conversion

RICHMOND - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Chai-Na-Ta Corp.'s largest investor, Herb King International Limited, today converted 10,000,000 non-voting preferred shares into common shares, thereby raising its holdings of Chai-Na-Ta's common shares to 78% from 62%. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 1/03 - 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


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly National Molasses Report

SPRINGFIELD - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest weekly national report covering the sugarcane molasses market in that country. The report covers both cane blackstrap and feed grade merchandise . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 1/03 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Dec 1/03 - 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


Vancouver Bulk Vessel Summary

VANCOUVER -- Dec 1/03 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 741,188 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 1/03 - 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


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 1/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


More Meat Inspectors to Be Hired

TORONTO - Dec 1/03 - SNS - With the intentions of following through on previous commitments, Ontario's McGuinty government is planning to bring a real and positive change to Ontario by hiring more meat inspectors. . . . Continue or visitors click here


SAI Calling for Changes In Legislation

HYDERABAD - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Because of government complications, it takes at least three to four years for the Indian government to approve the introduction of new genetically modified seed varieties. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Winter Wheat Harvest Jumps 20.6 MMT

CANBERRA - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Winter crop production in Australia should reach 37.6 million metric tons (MT) in 2003-04, 20.6 million MT more than last season’s drought affected crop, according to the latest crop report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Net Increase in Aussie Oilseeds

CANBERRA - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Oilseed production in Australia is forecast to come in higher than expected in October, judging from the latest crop production estimates from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia Harvesting Less Wheat, More Oats

CANBERRA - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Australian wheat production looks to be smaller than first expected, while this season's oat and barley harvests will end up a little higher, according to the latest crop production estimates from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Livestock Export Summary

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Chilean Avocado Expansion Continues

SANTIAGO - Dec 1/03 - SNS -- Chilean avocado production should continue its recent upswing as a large number of new orchards expand total planted area and the plants start yielding fruit. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hungarian Wine Imports Remain Strong

VIENNA - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Hungarian wine imports are showing a solid, upward growth trend, with Italy, Spain and France taking advantage of rising usage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mexican Peanut Harvest Trends Lower

MEXICO CITY - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- This season's peanut harvest in Mexico has been hurt by smaller than anticipated seeded area on account of poor government support relative to other crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnam Coffee Area Slips

HANOI - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Improved yields are expected to overcome this season's decline in coffee area, with the result Vietnam could end up harvesting 710,000 metric tons (MT) of coffee this year, well above initial projections of a 640,000 MT crop. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Frozen Poultry Inventory Down 11%

OTTAWA - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Canadian frozen poultry inventory has spent most of the year below year earlier levels, a trend which continued into October, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Orange Harvest Set to Rebound

CANBERRA - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- If weather conditions return to normal in Australia, the 2004 orange harvest could rebound to around 550,000 metric tons (MT) from a 410,000 MT produced across the 2003-04 season. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Salicylic Acid Triggers Plant Defenses

WASHINGTON - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Many plants have natural defenses against attacks by insects and microbes, but their reaction is often too slow to prevent damage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Patent Pending Technology Boost Silage Protein

WASHINGTON - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Researchers with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service have found a way to reduce protein degradation in ensiled alfalfa, corn and rye grass. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 2/03 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Dec 2/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Food Aid Shipments Lower Internal Prices

MBABANE - Dec 2/03 - IRIN -- Swazi maize farmers are blaming World Food Programme (WFP) aid for their inability to sell their produce, despite evidence that record high maize prices coupled with increased poverty are undermining consumers' ability to purchase the national staple food. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 2/03 - 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


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 2/03 - 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


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 2/03 - 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


United States Vegetable Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The latest weekly vegetable market trend report was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Onion and Potato Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The latest weekly onion and potato market trend report was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pecan Market Update for Louisiana

BATON ROUGE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions in the state of Louisiana are summarized in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Georgia Pecan Market Update

THOMASVILLE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The USDA updated pecan market conditions in the state of Georgia in today's Agricultural Marketing Service report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pecan Market Update for Texas

AUSTIN - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions in the state of Texas are summarized in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Southern United States Pecan Market

PHOENIX - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions and prices were updated for Arizona, New Mexico And West Texas in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Malaysian Oil Output Down in October

KUALA LUMPUR - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Malaysian crude palm oil production dropped 8% in October to 1.19 million metric tons (MT), with the result month ending stocks dropped to 875,000 MT. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Texan Spinach Crop Recovering From Unfavorable Fall

COLLEGE STATION - Dec 2/03 - SNS -- In spite of a warmer fall, recent drops in temperatures are helping to improve Texas spinach crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 3/03 - 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 Update

MIAMI - Dec 3/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 3/03 - 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


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 3/03 - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 3/03 - 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


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 3/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Running a Grain Business More Than Trading

SASKATOON - Dec 3/03 - STAT -- Running a grain processing or trading company is more than just buying high and selling low, STAT Communication's president, Brian Clancey told attendees at the Processing for Profit conference here today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Running a Grain Business More Than Trading

SASKATOON - Dec 3/03 - STAT -- Running a grain processing or trading company is more than just buying high and selling low, STAT Communication's president, Brian Clancey told attendees at the Processing for Profit conference here today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


European Dairy Market Summary

MADISON - Dec 4/03 - 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 Overview

MADISON - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 4/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 4/03 - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 4/03 - 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


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 4/03 - 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


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 4/03 - 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


Georgia Pecan Market Update

THOMASVILLE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The USDA updated pecan market conditions in the state of Georgia in today's Agricultural Marketing Service report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Dec and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Southern United States Pecan Market

PHOENIX - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions and prices were updated for Arizona, New Mexico And West Texas in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Broiler Hatchery Continues Rising

WASHINGTON - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity continued to advance in the United States during the week ending November 29, according to the latest data available from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Predicts 13-15 MMT Crop in 2004

KIEV - Dec 4/03 - APK -- Ukraine's Vice-Prime Minister for Agriculture Ivan Kyrylenko told a press-conference in the agriculture ministry today that Ukraine was going to produce 13 to 15 million metric tons (MT) of milling grain in 2004. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Kazakhstan Exports 2.1 MMT Grain

KIEV - Dec 4/03 - APK -- Kazakhstan shipped for export 2.1 million metric tons (MT) of grain as of December 1 this year, the country's Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Agriculture Akhmejan Yesimov has told today to the plenary sitting of parliament (the Majilis), web-resource Gazeta.kz has informed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Moldova Exports 43,700 MT Sunoil

KIEV - Dec 4/03 - APK -- Over the first ten months of 2003 Moldova exported 43,700 metric tons (MT) of sunflower oil for the total worth of $22.34 million, Basa-Press agency has informed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Russia Sets 2004 Import Quotas

KIEV - Dec 4/03 - APK -- Russian government has ratified quotas for imports of beef and pork into the country in 2004, newspaper "Krestianskie Vedomosti" has informed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Grain Imports 2.5 MMT

KIEV - Dec 4/03 - APK -- Ukraine will import 2.5 million metric tons (MT) of milling grain [since the start of the season] till the New Year, Ukraine's Vice-Prime Minister for Agriculture Ivan Kyrylenko told a press-conference in the agriculture ministry today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


General Increase in Dairy Product Output

WASHINGTON - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Volumes of dairy products produced in October were generally above last year and the previous month's totals, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Organic Marketing Order Exemption Sought

WASHINGTON - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Rules proposed by the USDA would exempt 100% organic products from paying commodity promotion assessments to 28 fruit and vegetable marketing order programs that authorize market promotion activities. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Thin Cows At Risk During Winter

FARGO - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- As a result of droughts across the region, ranchers have been finding just feeding their cows is a challenge, which results in the animals being thin and likely to face severe challenges closer to calving. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 4/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Dec 5. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mixed Week for Dairy Products

WASHINGTON - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Dairy product prices posted a mixed performance during the week ending November 29, according to data released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Poultry Slaughter Lifts on October

WASHINGTON - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The amount of poultry certified wholesome during October 2003 on a ready-to-cook weight basis totaled 3.62 billion pounds, according to the USDA, up 2% from the amount certified in October 2002. Updated totals for September 2003 show that 3.33 billion pounds were certified. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Crop Production Summary

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Canadian Wheat Harvest Estimate Leaps 7%

OTTAWA - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Canadian wheat production ended up higher than initially expected, with Statistics Canada boosting the country's total harvest from an estimated 22 million metric tons (MT) in October to 23.552 million MT in the final 2003crop estimate. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Above Average Canadian Oat, Barley Crop

OTTAWA - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Western Canadian coarse grain output rose above recent averages for both barley and oats, according to the final Statistics Canada crop report for 2003. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canola Estimate Lifted, Canadian Soy Slips

OTTAWA - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Canadian oilseed production ended up slightly lower than initially expected with solid gains in the projected size of the canola crop offset by ssmaller than expected flaxseed and soybean numbers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 5/03 - 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


Net Decline in Weekly Canadian Crush

WINNIPEG - Dec 5/03 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 66,634 metric tons (MT) of canola and 33,353 MT of soybeans during the week ending December 3. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 5/03 - 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


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 5/03 - 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


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 5/03 - 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


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 5/03 - 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 Report

ATLANTA - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Monsoon Progress Update

DELHI - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The progress of this year's monsoon in India was updated in this latest report from the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 592,900 MT total

WINNIPEG - Dec 5/03 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 7,969,200 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 3,499,700 MT from the 4,469,500 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Powdery Mildew Resistance Questioned

EDMONTON - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Field pea growers in Alberta have expressed some concern about the level of powdery mildew resistance in varieties marketed as having that trait, notes Alberta Agriculture. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ARGT Spreading into New Farmland

SOUTH PERTH - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Annual Ryegrass Toxicity (ARGT) has been moving from the northeastern wheatbelt towards new areas, putting many more farmers at risk while not being totally aware of the potential spread of the disease. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 5/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 6/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


No Change in AWB Pool Estimate

SYDNEY - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board (AWB) did not change forecast returns for this season's wheat marketing pools. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Japan's Rice Harvest Plunges

TOKYO - Dec 7/03 - SNS -- Japan's rice harvest ended up at a dismal 7.78 million metric tons (MT) on a milled rice basis, according to data released today by the country's ministry of agriculture and forestry (MAFF). . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Downturn in Afghan Livestock Numbers

ISLAMABAD - Dec 8/03 - IRIN -- An historic livestock census in Afghanistan shows that livestock, devastated by four years of drought and many more of war, could take up to 10 years to regenerate naturally, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). . . . Continue or visitors click here


EBLEX Plans Promotional Strategy

LONDON - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The United Kingdom's English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) will hire a marketing team to launch new English beef and lamb brands next year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Africa Faces Worsening Water Crisis

ADDIS ABABA, 8 December (IRIN) - Africa is facing an enormous water crisis afflicting 300 million Africans and claiming 6,000 lives a year, a major summit heard on Monday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


African Food Shortages Persist

ROME - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Food shortages will persist in 23 African countries despite bumper crops in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the Africa Report released today by the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). . . . Continue or visitors click here


India Donates 61,000 MT Wheat

NEW DELHI - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- India has donates 61,000 metric tons (MT) of wheat to the World Food Program to be used to make snacks for school lunch programs in Afghanistan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's FPPI Tumbles in September

OTTAWA - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Canada's farm product price index (FPPI) tumbled 11.5% below year earlier levels, though it managed to increase slightly compared to August, according to the latest data available from Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India -- Protein Meal Export Summary

A table about India -- Protein Meal Export Summary . . . Subscribers Only


Classical Swine Fever Testing Regime

BRUSSELS - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The European Commission approved a new testing regime will avoid the problem with vaccinating pigs more than once. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 8/03 - 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 National Molasses Report

SPRINGFIELD - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest weekly national report covering the sugarcane molasses market in that country. The report covers both cane blackstrap and feed grade merchandise . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 8/03 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Dec 8/03 - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 8/03 - 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


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 8/03 - 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


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada Durum Wheat Protein Summary

A table about Canada Durum Wheat Protein Summary . . . Subscribers Only


Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat Protein

A table about Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat Protein . . . Subscribers Only


Canada Red Winter Wheat Protein Content

A table about Canada Red Winter Wheat Protein Content . . . Subscribers Only


China's Citrus Output on Upswing

BEIJING - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Citrus fruit production in China was pegged at 12 million metric tons (MT) this year, up from 11.9 million MT in 2002, as decreases in tangerine output were more than offset by advancing orange harvest levels. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Peanut and Other Nut Use Rising in Spain

MADRID - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Consumption of peanuts in Spain is rising as consumers there become more aware of the health benefits of nuts in the diet. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Avocado Output Declines in Spain

MADRID - Dec 8-03 - SNS -- Avocado production in Spain dropped nearly 40% across the 2020-03 season to 40,000 metric tons (MT), but expectations for the 2003-04 crop are that it will rebound to 70,000 MT. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Food Manufacturers Use Less Eggs

WASHINGTON - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The quantity of eggs used by American food manufacturers in October dropped 2% below year earlier levels to 167 million dozen, according to the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Demurrage Seen as Rail Revenue Source

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board condemned a recent Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) ruling as opening a major loophole in the Revenue Cap legislation under which western Canadian grains, oilseeds and specialty crops are shipped by rail. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Algeria Dairy Product Production Could Rise

RABAT - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Production of dairy products has stabilized in Algeria, but the recent opening as new processing plants could result in increased consumption and higher imports. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cote d'Ivoire Rice Crops Plunge

ABIDJAN - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Falling rice production in Cote d'Ivoire will combine with rising consumption to force imports upward across the 2003-04 marketing campaign. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Korean Wheat Imports Slip

SEOUL - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Sharp declines in feed wheat imports by South Korea will likely affect the total quantity of wheat bought during the 2003-04 marketing campaign, worries the U.S. agricultural attache here. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Greece Expects to Import Raisins

ROME - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Poor weather conditions have kept a lid on raisin production in Greece for the second year in a row, with the result Greece is expected to import at least 5,000 metric tons (MT) of raisins from Iran and other suppliers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Canola Stocks Rise, Soy Declines

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Canadian canola exports and domestic usage will not rise enough during the 2003-04 marketing year to prevent canola stocks from building, believes Agriculture Canada's market analysis branch here. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Tighter Oat-Corn Spread Seen

WINNIPEG - Dec 8/03 - SNS -- Price spreads between Canadian oats and corn have tightened and season average trading prices could up nearly identical by the end of the 2003-04 marketing year, argues Agriculture Canada's market analysis branch here inits latest review of Canadian grain markets. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ABB Declares $15 Million Profit

SYDNEY - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The Australian barley marketing board, ABB Grain Ltd., declared a A$15 million net profit after tax for the year ending 30 September 2003. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pecan Market Update for Louisiana

BATON ROUGE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions in the state of Louisiana are summarized in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 9/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Vegetable Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The latest weekly vegetable market trend report was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Onion and Potato Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The latest weekly onion and potato market trend report was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 9/03 - 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


BPEX Welcomes Reopening of Japan's Market

LONDON - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The British Pig Executive (BPEX) is pleased with the reopening of the Japanese market to British pork and chairman Stewart Houston says this is an important milestone in the reconstruction of the British pig industry. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 9/03 - 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


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 9/03 - 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


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 9/03 - 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


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Georgia Pecan Market Update

THOMASVILLE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The USDA updated pecan market conditions in the state of Georgia in today's Agricultural Marketing Service report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Sugar Milling Output Down 6.4%

KIEV - Dec 9/03 - APK -- As of December 8 Ukrainian sugar refinery plants produced 1.434 million metric tons (MT) of sugar from the 2003 crop beet, which is 6.4% less than the amount, produced as of the same date last year, national association of sugar producers "Ukrtsukor" has informed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Russian Sugar Output Down 14%

KIEV - Dec 9/03 - APK -- According to raw sugar processing data as of December 1, 2003, Russian sugar refinery plants processed 3,788,300 metric tons (MT) of imported cane-origin product (as of the same date in 2002 - 4.393 million MT), of which they produced 3,693,200 MT of white sugar (in 2002 - 4.285 million MT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Meat Output Up, Dairy Down

KIEV - Dec 9/03 - APK -- According to State Statistics Committee, sales of animals and poultry for slaughter in Ukraine in January-November 2003 (live weight) constituted 2,214,700 MT, which is by 83,000 MT or 3.9% more than over the eleven months of 2002. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Lauffer BV Buys Into Kherson

KIEV - Dec 9/03 - APK -- Ukraine Anti-Monopoly Committee has issued permission to Rotterdam-based firm Lauffer B.V. for acquisition of the share in the company "Tavriyskaya Prodovolstvennaya Kompaniya Ltd." (Kherson), exceeding half the company's stock. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Millers Fear Ukraine Grain Shortage

KIEV - Dec 9/03 - APK -- Ukraine's bakers and producers of pasta are stating that the imported milling wheat will last only till the end of winter. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Tight Grain Markets in Hungary

VIENNA - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Short supplies of both corn and wheat are adding strength to Hungary's internal grain markets this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Portugal Scrambles to Cover Feed Shortfall

LISBON - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Tight European grain supplies and a disastrous local harvest on account of this year's drought has sent Portuguese millers and compound feed manufacturers scrambling for alternate sources of supply. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India Expects 16.3 Million Bale Cotton Crop

NEW DELHI - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- India's cotton harvest is now expected to reach 16.3 million bales for the 2003-04 season on account of better than expected crop yields in northern and central regions. . . . Continue or visitors click here


OTA Pushes for Canadian Organic Rules

GREENFIELD - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The U.S.-based Organic Trade Association wants to see Canada develop standards for organic products and ingredients in order to promote expanded trade between Canadian organic producers and other countries. . . . Continue or visitors click here


North Dakota Pressures EPA On Energy

BISMARCK – Dec 9/03 - SNS -- More effort from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is needed in order for the fledgling renewable energy resource industry to keep making the kind of progress needed to develop the sector, argues North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Southern United States Pecan Market

PHOENIX - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions and prices were updated for Arizona, New Mexico And West Texas in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 9/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Apple, Pear Harvests Slip

CANBERRA - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Australian apple and pear harvests declined in 2003 for the second consecutive drop in output, according to preliminary data assembled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia Pushes Wheat in Taiwan, Korea

SYDNEY - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Australia will be heavily pushing its wheat to major millers from South Korea and Taiwan, who are in the country to tour facilities and visit the production area. . . . Continue or visitors click here


No Change in ABB Price Forecasts

SYDNEY - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The Australian Barley Board, ABB Grain Ltd is not changing price indications for its 2003-04 marketing pools despite the rising value of the Australian dollar versus the U.S. currency. . . . Continue or visitors click here


GM-Cotton Researchers Win CSIRO Award

SYDNEY - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Researchers who laid the groundwork for the creation of new cotton varieties with increased yield and reduced pesticide use has won this year's CSIRO Chairman's Medal. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India Expects 208 MMT Food Grain Harvest

NEW DELHI - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Total food grain production in India during the 2003-04 season is now projected at 208.2 million metric tons (MT), reflecting good results from the monsoon or kharif season crop and optimism about the current rabi or winter season harvest. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 10/03 - 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


Ethiopia Pleads for 841,000 MT Food Aid

ADDIS ABABA - Dec 10/03 - IRIN -- Seven million Ethiopians could go hungry next year without international aid to make up a chronic food shortfall, the government warned on Wednesday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


FAO Budget Boosted $97.2 Million

ROME - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) saw its budget cut increased U.S. $97.2 million during its 32nd governing Conference, while term limits were implemented for future FAO Directors-General. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


One Billion On Other Side of Digital Divide

GENEVA - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Computers and digital information technology has bypassed at least one billion people in the world today, creating a digital divide that hinders development, the United Nation's FAO warned today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


EU Countries Have More Farm Aid Autonomy

BRUSSELS - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Member states of the European Community will be given more autonomy with respect to state-aid for agriculture under new rules adopted by the European Commission. . . . Continue or visitors click here


EU Investigates Dutch Hothouse Aid

BRUSSELS - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The European Commission is investigating a proposed scheme by the Dutch government to help two companies build hot houses for agricultural production. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 10/03 - 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


Russian Malting Plant Expansion in Full Swing

KIEV - Dec 10/03 - APK -- Russia is undergoing a clear expansion of its malt plant capacity, with Cargill, one of the world's largest agricultural corporations, now saying it will invest $50 million into construction of a malt plant in Tula Oblast of Russia, newspaper Vedomosti has informed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Invasive Weed Species Growing Alberta Problem

EDMONTON - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Greater effort is required across all of society in order to prevent invasive species of weeds from becoming an economic problem for Alberta agriculture. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mandatory Tagging of Sheep on Jan 1

EDMONTON - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Alberta Agriculture is reminding sheep herders in the province they must start tagging their animals as of January 1, 2004 in an effort to control th spread of livestock diseases across the marketing chain. . . . Continue or visitors click here


EU Proposes National De-Minimus Farm Aid

BRUSSELS - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Member states of the European Union will not have to report and obtain authorization from the European Commission if they are providing less than € 3,000 per farmer and fisherman over a three year period. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Russia Imposes Grain Export Duty

KIEV - Dec 10/03 - APK -- On December 9 Russian government made a decision to introduce a high export duty for grain. . . . Continue or visitors click here


VAT Refunds Sought on Ukraine Exports

KIEV - Dec 10/03 - APK -- Leader of the Parliamentary Faction of the Agrarian Party of Ukraine Katerina Vashchuk proposes to renew in the next year the procedure of VAT refund in exports of agricultural products and to resume the payments in bills in settlement of VAT at grains imports, which was cancelled by the Law of the 2004 State Budget, passed by parliament on November 27. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 10/03 - 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


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 10/03 - 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


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


WASHINGTON - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity managed a modest increase during the week ending December 6, judging from the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Steady Peanut Outlook in Nicaragua

MANAGUA - Dec 10-03 - SNS -- Little change is expected in Nicaragua's peanut crops in the coming year, with production expected to remain stable 60,000 metric tons (MT), allowing the country to maintain exports of around 50,000 MT annually. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South African Avocado Output Slump

PRETORIA - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The alternate bearing cycle of avocado plants has resulted in a steep decline in South African production this year from around 110,000 to 85,000 metric tons (MT). However, the industry is optimistic production will bounce back to 100,000 MT in 2004. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Rains Frustrate Spain's Winter Seeding

MADRID - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Heavy rainfall, which started at the beginning of October, is frustrating efforts by Spain's farmers to seed their winter crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Spain Helps Push EU Tomatoes Over Quota

MADRID - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- A record seeded area for tomatoes in Spain this year more than offset the impact of this year's devastating drought, with the result the country harvested a record 3.88 million metric tons (MT), up 2% from the previous year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


900,000 Turkish Cotton Harvest

ANKARA - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Cotton production in Turkey now looks like it will reach 900,000 metric tons (MT) from 710,000 hectares. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Wheat, Barley Varietal ID System

SYDNEY - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Researchers with Australia's CSIRO Plant Industry have developed a simple high-throughput testing system that accurately identifies wheat and barley varieties. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pakistan Fears EU Linen Duties

KARACHI - Dec 10/03 - SNS -- Linen exporters in Pakistan are reeling under news the European Union is considering imposing a 15% anti-dumping duties on linen exports to the European Union starting in February or March. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cotton Ginnings 9% Ahead of 2002

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- All cotton ginned prior to December 1 totaled 13,477,200 running bales, compared with 12,367,650 running bales ginned by the same date last year and 15,564,150 running bales ginned in 2001, according to the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


No Change in Cotton Forecast

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Cotton production was left unchanged at 18.2 million 480-pound bales in the latest USDA crop production report, for a 6% hike from last year's production. . . . Continue or visitors click here


No Change in Orange, FCOJ Forecasts

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The U.S. all orange December forecast for the 2003-04 crop is 13.6 million tons, unchanged from the previous forecast but up 18% from last season's final utilization, according to the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Papaya Utilization Slips 5% in November

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 3.18 million pounds for November, 5% lower than last month and 23% below a year ago, according to the latest numbers assembled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Pecan Harvest Slashed 6%

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The USDA slashed its national pecan harvest estimate 6% from October to 264 million pounds (in-shell basis). Even so, utilizable production is up 53% above last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Sugarcane Crop in U.S. Inches Lower

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed in the United States is forecast at 35.8 million tons, 1% below the November forecast but 1% above last year, according to the latest USDA crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hawaiian Coffee Harvest Jumps 16%

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Hawaii's coffee harvest is expected to total 8.70 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2003-04 season, up 16% from the previous crop year, according to USDA's crop production estimates released today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Cuts Grapefruit Crop Estimate

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - STAT -- The estimated size of this year's grapefruit harvest was cut in the latest crop report from the USDA, while production of other types of citrus were left mostly unchanged. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pecan Market Update for Texas

AUSTIN - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions in the state of Texas are summarized in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 11/03 - 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 Update

MIAMI - Dec 11/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Zimbabweans Needing Food Aid Rising

JOHANNESBURG - Dec 11/03 - IRIN -- The number of Zimbabweans needing food aid next year is expected to rise well beyond original estimates, according to new research. . . . Continue or visitors click here


WFP Seeks North Korean Food Aid

PYONGYANG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The World Food Programme is urging the international community to donate US$171 million to finance emergency operations that aim to feed 6.5 million people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea during 2004. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Boosts Cotton Ending Stocks

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- World cotton stocks will end the 2003-04 marketing year with slightly larger stocks as higher prices reduces international demand, argues the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Milk Production Estimate Trimmed

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The United States dairy production forecast for 2003-04 is reduced 400 million pounds from last month, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Tight Supplies Drive Beef Markets

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Tight supplies of Choice cattle and beef continue to drive prices upward in the United States, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


High Beef Price Lifts Poultry Demand

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- High beef prices are boosting demand for poultry meat as consumers in the United States try to keep their food expenditures under control, note the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Eggs Supported by Tight Supply

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Relatively tight supplies of eggs in the United States will continue to support prices through early 2004, argues the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Sugar Supply Estimate Boosted

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Projected U.S. sugar production for fiscal year 2003-04 is increased 74,000 short MT, raw value, from last month in the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 11/03 - 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


U.S. Oat, Barley Outlook Unchanged

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The oat and barley outlook for the United States during the 2003-04 marketing was left unchanged by the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Lifts Global Rice Stock Forecast

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Global 2003-04 rice production, consumption, exports, and ending stocks are raised from last month in the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Tighter World Coarse Grain Outlook

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Global 2003-04 coarse grain supply and use are projected to be up slightly but stocks are down from last month, according to the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sees Larger World Wheat Harvest

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Projected 2003-04 global wheat production and stocks are up from last month, according to the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Global Oilseed Crop Slips to 345 MMT

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Global oilseed production for 2003-04 is projected at 344.9 million metric tons (MT), down 2.6 million MT from last month, according to the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board in its latest supply and demand outlook. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 11/03 - 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


Cranberry Marketing Order Referendum

WASHINGTON - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Several amendments to the federal marketing agreement and order for fresh cranberries grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York will be subject to a vote by industry participants. . . . Continue or visitors click here


EU Takes Aim at Bee Parasites

BRUSSELS - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The European Commission adopted measures to protect the European Union (EU) bee population from two exotic parasites -- the small hive beetle Aethina tumida and the parasitic mite Tropilaelaps. . . . Continue or visitors click here


China to Buy 500,000 MT Canadian Wheat

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- China will buy at least 500,000 metric tons (MT) of Canadian wheat during 2004 under an agreement reached between the Canadian Wheat Board and the China National Cereals, Oil and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation(COFCO). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Japanese Beer Sales Fall Behind Happoshu

TOKYO - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Shipments of happoshu, Japan's low malt alternative to beer, continued advancing through November at the expense of beer, according to data released by the country's five major breweries. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 11/03 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Dec 11/03 - 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


Georgia Pecan Market Update

THOMASVILLE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The USDA updated pecan market conditions in the state of Georgia in today's Agricultural Marketing Service report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agricore Reports $2.4 Million Loss for Fiscal 2003

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Agricore United is pleased that it managed to hold this year's loss to just CDN $2.4 million given the fact the company has struggled through two years of drought and tough market conditions for most commodities. The loss for the year ended October 31 was significantly lower the 2002 fiscal year loss of CDN $17.5 million. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agricore United Grain Handle Up

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- United Agricore's share of western Canada's grain handling business increased slightly during the 2003 fiscal year and has started the 203-04 marketing year at a significantly higher percentage than last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agricore Expects Normal Crops in 2004

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Agricore United is optimistic grain production levels in western Canada will return to normal in 2004, ending three years of below average crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here


SCDC Considers Levy Increase

REGINA - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SCDC) will ask for a increase in the size of the canola check-off at its annual meeting in January. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Dec and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bunge Announces $500 MT Notes Issue

WHITE PLAINS _ Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Bunge Limited is offering U.S. $500 million in senior notes which mature in 2008 and bear an interest rate of 4.375%. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cargill Seeks to Buy Romania's Comcereal

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Cargill is seeking to buy the Romanian grain silo company Comcereal SA Alexandria under a public tender for outstanding shares of the company. The announcement follows approval for the tender by the Romanian Securities Commission. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Goldstone Appointed to ConAgra Board

OMAHA - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- ConAgra Foods has appointed Steven F. Goldstone, retired chairman of Nabisco Group Holdings, to the ConAgra Foods Board of Directors. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Southern United States Pecan Market

PHOENIX - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions and prices were updated for Arizona, New Mexico And West Texas in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Spanish Aid to Nut Growers Approved

MADRID - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Spanish proposals to provide a maximum of EUR 241.50 per hectare for 2003 to support their nut growers has received the approval of the European Commission. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AWB Offers Fixed Basis Contracts

SYDNEY - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board is now offering growers fixed basis contracts for their 2004 crop wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here


SWP Puts Positive Spin on Restructuring

REGINA - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool (SWP) tried to assure Class B shareholders the company's restructuring is generating positive results. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Korea Harvests 4.45 MMT Rice

SEOUL - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- South Korea's rice harvest is now expected to total 4.45 million metric tons (MT) across the 2203-04 marketing year, down from initial estimates of a 4.,5 million MT result. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mexican Wine Imports Advancing

MEXICO CITY - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The value of Mexican wine imports have been rising steadily in recent years, according to data assembled by the U.S. agricultural attache here. . . . Continue or visitors click here


American Sheep to Head to Cuba

FARGO - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- A delegation into Cuba led by Craig Danstrom is going on behalf of the Minnesota State Department of Agriculture. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 11/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AuctionsPlus Reports Good Livestock Volume

SYDNEY - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- A good volume of livestock was traded through AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd. during the past week, with the company reporting sheep and lambs totalled 25,439 and cattle 2,700 head. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 12/03 - 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 Update

MIAMI - Dec 12/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mixed Ending for Dairy Product Markets

WASHINGTON - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States managed a mixed finish for the week ending December 6, judging from the latest data collected by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 12/03 - 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


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AGCO Buys Valtra Inc.

BRUSSELS - Dec 12/03 - SNS - AGCO Corporation has received approval for its purchase of Valtra Inc. a Finnish-based tractor manufacturer, from the European Competition Commission. The acquisition will significantly increase the market share of AGCO in Europe, but it will face competition from Case New Holland and John Deere among others. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Solid Drop in Weekly Canadian Crush

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 65,182 metric tons (MT) of canola and 29,425 MT of soybeans during the week ending December 10. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 12/03 - 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


Ukraine Sugar Beet Area to Rise in 2004

KIEV - Dec 12/03 - APK -- In 2004 it is planned to sow sugar beet on 930,000 hectares, which will be by 100,000 hectares more than this year, spokesman for Ukraine's sugar industry association Ukrtsukor has told APK-Inform. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine State Reserve Can Buy More Grain

KIEV - Dec 12/03 - APK -- Verkhovna Rada (parliament of Ukraine) December 11 passed the law about amendments into the law of 2003 state budget (concerning purchases of milling grain into the State Reserve), Ukrainian Financial Server has informed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Russian Sugar Processing Up

KIEV - Dec 12/03 - APK -- According to operative information from Russian sugar industry union Soyuzrossakhar as of December 9 this year, Russian refinery plants procured 17,260,350 metric tons (MT) of sugar beet, compared to 13.770 million MT the same period last year and processed 14,614,330 MT, up from 12.819 million MT last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pecan Market Update for Texas

AUSTIN - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions in the state of Texas are summarized in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 12/03 - 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 Report

ATLANTA - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Turkey Hatchery Activity Down

WASHINGTON - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity slowed in the United States compared, with the USDA saying there were 28.1 million turkey eggs in incubators on December 1, 2003, down 6% from December 1 a year ago. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cargill to Buy Juice Business

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Cargill Juice North America, located in Frostproof, Florida, will purchase a Dade City aseptic tank farm owned by Pasco Beverage Group (PBG). The acquisition of the facility is expected to close by Jan. 1, 2004. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


North American Honey Market Update

WASHINGTON - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- U.S. domestic honey prices and market values for both domestic and imported product were updated by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Boosts 2003 Crop Initial Payments

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Initial payments for wheat, durum and barley delivered the Canadian Wheat Board during the 2003-04 marketing year will increase effective December 16, 2003. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Honey Imports Exceed Exports

WASHINGTON - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- U.S. honey imports exceeded exports by a wide margin in September, according to U.S. Census Bureau data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 511,600 MT total

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 8,480,800 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 3,698,600 MT from the 4,782,200 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India Seeks Export Markets for Peanuts

NEW DELHI - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Most of the peanuts grown in India and used by the country's oilseed processing industry, with the human edible consumption market accounting for between 10% and 15% of annual production. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Africa May Finish Seeding Peanut Crop

PRETORIA - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- South Africa will have trouble planting the 88,000 hectares of peanuts intended for production during the 2003-04 season because of poor moisture conditions in the primary production area. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Japanese Tangerine Output Expands

TOKYO - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Production of Japan's Unshu Mikan (tangerine) rose 2% above last year to reach 1.15 million metric tons (MT), even as the area sown to the crop was reduced 2% to 53,900 hectares. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Thai Export, Domestic Rice Prices in Line

BANGKOK - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Export prices for most grades of rice remained in line with domestic prices in Thailand as a result of the active government intervention program. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Ag Ministers Change

OTTAWA - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The changing of the guard in Canada's Prime Minister's office also saw changes in the top two ministerial positions which affect the country's agriculture industry. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Japan is Solid Export Deestination for Citrus

TOKYO - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Japan's imports of several classes of citrus fruit showed strong growth in the past year, despite improved harvest of the types of citrus fruit normally grown by the island nation. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 12/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 13/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Aussie Dollar Hurts Export Earnings

CANBERRA - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The strength of the Australian dollar will have a direct impact on the country's export earnings during the 2003-04 marketing year, notes the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) in the December issue of Australian Commodities. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Citrus Levy Hike Defeated

SYDNEY - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Australia's citrus fruit growers have rejected efforts to increase the size of the research and marketing levy they pay when selling their produce. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Wheat Pool Projections Lowered

SYDNEY - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board reduced projected returns for most classes of wheat which will be handled under the 2003 crop marketing pools. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 14/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Precision Farming Approaches Next Level

WASHINGTON - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- A new remote sensing system developed by USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists will allow producers to micro-manage the fertilizer needs of corn fields because the system scans corn plants across an entire field. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Vegetable Oil Imports Start Slower

NEW DELHI - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Vegetable oil imports started the 2003-04 marketing season at a slightly slower pace than the last marketing year, according to data assembled by the Solvent Extractors' Association Of India (SEA). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Soybean Crush Reaches 3,859,857 MT in November

WASHINGTON - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Soybean crush in the United States during November totalled 3,859,857 metric tons (MT), according to the latest data available from the National Oilseed Processors Association. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


UNEP Biodiversity Information Service

ISLAMABAD - Dec 15/03 - IRIN -- A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) initiative seeking to create Proteus, an electronic biodiversity information service worldwide, was launched in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Monday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Turkmenistan Limits NGO Activities

ANKARA, 15 December (IRIN) - NGOs in authoritarian Turkmenistan remain confused and apprehensive about a new law designed to further restrict their activities. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Sugar Production Slump

CANBERRA - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Australia's sugar output is expected to sink 6.1% to 5.13 million metric tons (MT) during the 2003-04 marketing year, down from 5.46 million MT for the 2002-03 season ending June 30. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Sunseed, Oil Exports Jump in October

KIEV - Dec 15/03 - APK -- Sunflower seed exports from Ukraine reached 163,400 metric tons (MT) in October, which is more than 20 times above the amount, exported the month before, according to the latest government export statistics. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Sunflower Oil Output Slips

KIEV - Dec 15/03 - APK -- In November 2003 Ukraine produced 126,700 metric tons (MT) of sunflower oil, which is by 2,450 MT less than in October, the State Statistics Committee has informed. However, this amount was by 2,400 MT larger than in November 2002. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Grain Exports from Ukraine Drop in October

KIEV - Dec 15/03 - APK -- In October this year Ukraine exported 263,000 metric tons (MT) of grains, which is 50% less than in September and 6.2 times less than the amount, exported in October 2002. The exported amounts were represented mostly by barley and maize. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly National Molasses Report

SPRINGFIELD - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest weekly national report covering the sugarcane molasses market in that country. The report covers both cane blackstrap and feed grade merchandise . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 15/03 - 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 Update

MIAMI - Dec 15/03 - 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


USDA Hikes Produce Grading Fees

WASHINGTON - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The USDA will increase fees charged for grading and certifying fresh fruits and vegetables at terminal markets effective January 15, 2004. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Asked to Create Mango Grades

WASHINGTON -Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The USDA is seeking industry reaction to a petition requesting it create United States Standards for Grades of Mangos. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 15/03 - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 15/03 - 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


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Monsoon Progress Update

DELHI - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The progress of this year's monsoon in India was updated in this latest report from the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 15/03 - 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


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Confirms Wheat Pool Deficit

WINNIPEG - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) confirmed the 2002-03 marketing pools for wheat ended the year with a deficit which will need to be made up the Canadian government. Both the durum wheat and barley pools finished the 2002-03 marketing year with surpluses. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Gives Durum, Barley Growers a Final Payment

WINNIPEG - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Western Canadian durum wheat and barley growers who marketing their grain through the Canadian Wheat Board during the 2002-03 marketing year will receive a final payment for their efforts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Gives Durum, Barley Growers a Final Payment

WINNIPEG - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Western Canadian durum wheat and barley growers who marketing their grain through the Canadian Wheat Board during the 2002-03 marketing year will receive a final payment for their efforts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Potato Stocks Inch Upward

WASHINGTON - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Potato stocks started the month with a small year over increase, with the USDA estimating there were 267 million cwt (100 pound units) of potatoes in storage in the 15 major producing states as of December 1. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Fall Potato Harvest Slips

WASHINGTON - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- The USDA reduced the estimated size of the fall potato harvest 1% in its latest estimate, pegging the crop at 412 million cwt (100 pound units). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


General Mills Declares Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- General Mills declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.275 per share. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Domestic Japanese Peanut Harvest Under Pressure

TOKYO - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Japan's domestic peanut crop is under pressure, with growers steadily abandoning the crop, but the imported portion of the market has not been able to expand to take advantage of the reduction, with the result Japanese peanut consumption is relatively stable in gross tonnage terms. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philippine Millers Pay VAT in Advance

MANILA - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Wheat millers in the Philippines are now required to pay the value added tax (VAT) on flour before they can obtain the release of imported wheat from customs. The change is contained in the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue Regulation 29-2003. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Wheat Imports to Reach 3 MMT

KIEV - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Wheat imports by the Ukraine will likely reach 3 million metric tons (MT) during the 2003-04 marketing year, with most arriving by the end of the month. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Good Demand Tightens Canola

WINNIPEG - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Canada's canola ending stock could be much smaller than projected by government analysts in that country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Holiday Seasons Gives Oats Little Jingle

WINNIPEG - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Despite a solid outlook for the crop, oat markets could experience a lackluster Christmas and New Year's period under seasonally slow demand conditions. . . . Continue or visitors click here


International Lamb Marketing Effort in U.S.

SYDNEY - Dec 15/03 - SNS -- Lamb producers in Australia, the United States and New Zealand have banded together to try to increase consumption of lamb in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pecan Market Update for Louisiana

BATON ROUGE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions in the state of Louisiana are summarized in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 16/03 - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 16/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 16/03 - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 16/03 - 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


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Sugar Exports Drop in October

KIEV - Dec 16/03 - APK -- In October this year Ukraine exported 46,100 metric tons (MT) of white sugar, which is 61% more than in September. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Sugar Production Up 4.4%

KIEV - Dec 16/03 - APK -- As of December 15 Ukraine's sugar refinery plants produced 1.445 million metric tons (MT) of sugar of the 2003 crop beet, which is at 4.4% more than the amount, produced as of the same date last year, Interfax-Ukraine news agency informed with reference to the sugar industry association Ukrtsukor. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Vegoil Imports 95,900 MT in October

KIEV - Dec 16/03 - APK -- Export of vegoils from Ukraine in October was 95,900 metric tons (MT), which is almost three times more than in September. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Imports 609,000 MT Wheat in October

KIEV - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Wheat Imports by the Ukraine totalled 609,000 metric tons (MT) in October, more than triple the quantity imported in September, according to official export trade data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Nigerian President Awarded Agricola Medal

ROME - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria was awarded the Agricola Medal by the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for helping "bring peace and boosting agricultural and social development in Africa's mostpopulated country." . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 16/03 - 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


Imperial Sugar Reports $76.7M Annual Income

SUGAR LAND - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Imperial Sugar Company reported a net income of $10 million for the quarter ending September 30, 2003, a dramatic improvement over the $200,000 realized during the fourth quarter last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Egypt Buys 100,000 MT Corn

WASHINGTON - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- U.S. exported reported selling 100,000 metric tons (MT) of corn for delivery to Egypt during the 2003-2004 marketing year, which began September 1. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Vegetable Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The latest weekly vegetable market trend report was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Onion and Potato Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The latest weekly onion and potato market trend report was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Georgia Pecan Market Update

THOMASVILLE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The USDA updated pecan market conditions in the state of Georgia in today's Agricultural Marketing Service report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Daiyman Critize CDC Price Increase

OTTAWA - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- A two cent per liter price increase authorized by the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) has been criticized by the Dairy Farmers of Canada as not covering the cost from lost sales of cull cattle on account of temporary banson the import of Canadian beef. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hot House Growers Share IPO

VANCOUVER - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Canada's Hot House Growers Income Fund hopes to raise CDN $66,025,090 through an initial public share offering. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Names NHB Committee Members

WASHINGTON - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The USDA appointed 14 members to the National Honey Nominations Committee, which will in turn nominates individuals for appointment to the National Honey Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Japan-Mexico FTA Talks Stall

TOKYO - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Free trade agreement negotiations between Mexico and Japan have stalled over agricultural trade issues. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Southern United States Pecan Market

PHOENIX - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions and prices were updated for Arizona, New Mexico And West Texas in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Greece Struggles to Boost Industrial Tomato Crop

ROME - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- This year's tomato harvest in Greece now totals 1.6 million metric tons (MT), up 6% from last year, but the country remains unable to fill its European Union (EU) quota for industrial tomatoes. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Record Peanut Harvest in Vietnam

HANOI - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Peanut production in Vietnam reached a record 400,000 metric tons (MT) on an inshell basis as the adoption of newer varieties has resulted in higher average yields. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Portuguese Tomato Harvest Rises 6%

MADRID - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Portugal recorded a 6% increase in tomato production this season, producing an estimated 1,054,094 metric tons (MT), but production still remains below the 1.07 million MT grown in 2001. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnam Finishes 2003 With Two Rice Cargoes

HANOI - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Vietnam reported limited export trade in rise during the first half of December, with government sources saying two 22,000 metric ton (MT) cargoes were shipped to Brazil and Africa. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Food Trading to Cuba Still Strong

HAVANA - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Earlier this week, an event was held to celebrate the second anniversary of food sales to Cuba by Cargill Americas. . . . Continue or visitors click here


German Citrus Imports Reach 1.134 MMT

BONN - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Spain was the major supplier of citrus fruit to Germany during the 2002-03 marketing year, garnering a 76% share of the 1.134 million metric tons (MT) market. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Poultry Sector Lifts Turkish Soy Demand

ANKARA - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Turkey will remain an important importer of soybeans across the 2003-04 marketing year, as local production remains marginal. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Czech Republic Growers 240,000 MT Oats

VIENNA - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Oat production in the Czech Republic managed a solid improvement this year, with the final harvest pegged at 240,000 metric tons (MT) on the basis of a higher seeded area and good yields of 3,100 kilograms per hectare. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Net Drop in Czech Republic Grin Crop

VIENNA - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- The Czech Republic recorded a net decrease in total grain production this year as gains in barley and oats were more than offset by declines in the size of the wheat and corn harvests. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Egypt Imports Too Slow for Flour Mills

CAIRO - Dec 16/03 - SNS -- Egyptian wheat imports reached 2,199,816 metric tons (MT) by the third week of November, but this is still not enough wheat to keep the country's flour mills running at even 50% capacity. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Canola Crush Up 39%

OTTAWA - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Canadian canola crush is almost 300,000 metric tons (MT) ahead of last year during the first four months of the 2003-04 marketing year, according to the latest crush data available from Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


EU To Start Tagging Sheep, Lambs

BRUSSELS - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Proposals to have European sheep and lamb producers tag their animals as part of a wider disease prevention scheme was approved by the Council of Ministers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Plant-Based Vaccines Show Promise

REGINA - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Efforts to create plant-based vaccines for cattle and other livestock have proven more difficult than expected, but promising results have been achieved by the Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan undertook a project to develop such a vaccine, it came up short. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Saskatchewan Growers Eye Soybeans

REGINA - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Soybean production could spill over in south eastern Saskatchewan from Manitoba with improved availability of higher yielding, early season varieties. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Nestle Sells Turkish Operation to Danone

GENEVA - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The Nestlé Group sold its chilled dairy and UHT milk products operations in Turkey to Danone, including the transfer of the Gönen factory and of the Mis brands. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 17/03 - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 17/03 - 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


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Sugar Output Estimate Cut

KIEV - Dec 17/03 - APK -- Ukraine's Agrarian Policy Ministry decreased its forecast of sugar production from the 2003 crop from between 1.5 million and 1.6 million metric tons (MT) to 1.475 million MT, the Minister Serhiy Ryzhuk said. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Emphasizing Canadian, Syrian Wheat

KIEV - Dec 17/03 - APK -- According to web-resource Korrespondent.net, because of limitation of wheat exports from Russia and expected introduction of export quotas by Kazakhstan, Ukraine will have to switch onto supplies of wheat from Canada and Syria. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Compound Feed Output Unchanged

KIEV - Dec 17/03 - APK -- In November Ukrainian feed mills produced 104,600 metric tons (MT) of compound feeds, which is at the level of the previous month. The stocks of feed products at the end of the month increased by 37% from the level of the end of October - to 12,500 MT. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 17/03 - 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


WCE Re-elects Board

WINNIPEG - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- No changes were made to board of directors of the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) at the shareholders meeting of WCE Holdings Inc. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bunge Declares Dividend

WHITE PLAINS - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Bunge Limited will pay a quarterly cash dividend U.S. $0.11 per share. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 17/03 - 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


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 17/03 - 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


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Broiler Hatchery Increase Continues

WASHINGTON - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity continue to increase above year earlier levels during the week ending December 13, judging from the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Milk Output Slips in November

WASHINGTON - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- November milk production inched 0.2% below year earlier levels in the 20 major States, reaching 11.6 billion pounds. . . . Continue or visitors click here


General Mills Earnings Reports $308 M Profit

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- After tax earnings at General Mills, Inc. grew more quickly on a percentage basis than the company's sales during the company's second quarter, advancing 12% to $308 million as sales rose 4% to $3.06 billion. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Extends COOL Comment Period

WASHINGTON - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The USDA has extended the deadline for comments on the proposed rule for the mandatory country of origin labeling program to February 27. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Names Cotton Board Members

WASHINGTON - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The USDA appointed six members and six alternate members to the Cotton Board. The Cotton Board consists of 33 members, their alternates, and one consumer advisor and is authorized by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act of 1966. Members of the board represent cotton producers, importers and consumers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Brazilian Tomato Harvest Slips

BRASILIA - Dec 17-03 - SNS -- This year's tomato harvest slipped 1% below last year to an estimated 3.6 million metric tons (MT), but production is expected to rebound in 2004 on expectations seed are will return to normal and yields will continue their upward climb. . . . Continue or visitors click here


German Peanut Product Demand May Grow

BERLIN - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- The long term outlook for peanut imports into Germany is positive, helped by changes in the dietary habits of young people. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mexico's Boost Milk Powder TRQ

MEXICO CITY - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Mexico's Secretariat of Economy (SE) will allow another 13,047 metric tons (MT) of milk powder to be imported from the United States before the end of December. . . . Continue or visitors click here


EU Grain Increase Will Allow More Exports

BRUSSELS - Dec 17/03 - SNS -- Reducing the European Union's mandatory set aside from 10% to 5% is expected to generate another 7 million metric tons (MT) of cereal and coarse grains in 2004 as 1.5 million hectares of land is taken out of the set-aside program. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


European Dairy Market Summary

MADISON - Dec 18/03 - 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 Overview

MADISON - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


MGEX Postpones Wheat Index Futures Launch

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX) is delaying the launch the its Soft Red Winter Wheat Index (SRI) and Spring Wheat Index (SWI) futures and options until February 13. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 18/03 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Dec 18/03 - 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


SAF Wheat Crop Smallest in 11 Years

PRETORIA - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- South Africa's wheat production forecast was cut in the latest crop production estimates from the South African Grain Information Service (SAGIS). . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


EU Reconsiders Basmati Rice Duties

BRUSSELS - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The European Commission is continuing to study imports of basmati rice, hoping to find a scheme which allows traditional varieties to more freely enter the European Community, while still maintaining controls on counterfeit shipments. . . . Continue or visitors click here


REVISED: Soybean Crush Reaches 3,818,216 MT in November

WASHINGTON - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Soybean crush in the United States during November totalled 3,818,216 metric tons (MT), according to the latest data available from the National Oilseed Processors Association. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 18/03 - 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


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 18/03 - 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


New Crop Brazilian Soy Export Registrations Off

BRASILIA - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Export registrations of soybeans in Brazil are coming in at a faster pace during the first half of December than was the case last year, with 950,000 MT registered, compared to 669,000 MT last year, according to data available from the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (ABIOVE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 18/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pecan Market Update for Texas

AUSTIN - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions in the state of Texas are summarized in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


SPG Elects New Directors

SASKATOON - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers announced the election of three directors, with pulse producers in the province electing two new directors and returning on incumbent. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Winter Grain Area Down in Ukraine

KIEV - Dec 18/03 - APK -- Summarized data of State Statistics Committee have shown that plantings of winter cereals for grain and green feeds in Ukraine for the 2004 crop but all categories of agricultural producers have been made on 7.07 million hectares, which is 84.9% of the Agrarian Policy Ministry's forecast. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Sugar Outpot Off 39% in Ukraine

KIEV - Dec 18/03 - APK -- In November this year Ukraine's sugar refinery plants produced 277,600 MT of sugar from sugar beet, which is 39% less than the amount, produced in November 2002. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Agency in Market For 150,000 MT Grain

KIEV - Dec 18/03 - APK -- State Joint Stock Company "Khlib Ukrainy" in January-June 2004 is planning to buy 150,000 to 200,000 metric tons (MT) of milling grain, Interfax-Ukraine news agency informed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Edible Nut Stocks Down from 2002

WASHINGTON - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Supplies of edible nuts in cold storage in the United States are down sharply from year earlier levels as of November, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Red Meat and Pork Supplies Dip

WASHINGTON - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Total red meat supplies in freezers were 1% below October 31, 2003, and 17% below November 2002, according to the latest USDA report on product in cold storage in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Food Exporters Fail to Register with FDA

WASHINGTON - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- More than a quarter of the 400,000 food facilities around the world which ship product to the United States have bothered to register with the Food and Drug Administration, according to an article in the The Journal of Commerce. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Tenders for 92,770 MT Ag Products

KANSAS CITY - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation office here is requesting offers of 92,770 metric tons (MT) of agricultural commodities for shipment as food aid during February and March. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Dec and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Lifts Milling, Durum Wheat PROs

WINNIPEG - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) boosted projected values for milling and durum wheat in its latest Pool Return Outlook (PRO). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Predictable Posturing Over CWB Pool Deficit

BISMARK - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- There was nothing surprising about the reaction from the North Dakota Wheat Commission (NDWC), which is funded by heavily subsidized producers in that state, to news the Canadian Wheat Board's milling wheat marketing pool ended the 2002-03 with a deficit. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Industrial Tomato Output Climbs in Chile

SANTIAGO - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Expanding export markets is allowing Chile to boost tomato paste production as the amount of land devoted to industrial tomatoes rises at the expense of fresh market tomatoes. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Italian Tomato Production Rebounds

ROME - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Italian tomato production managed a major rebound from the dismal results of 2002, with production of all classes of tomato rebounding one million MT to 6.1 million metric tons (MT) in 2003. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Southern United States Pecan Market

PHOENIX - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions and prices were updated for Arizona, New Mexico And West Texas in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New Livestock Management Techniques Save Land and Money

FARGO - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- Traditionally, producers have been putting the needs of livestock above the needs of grass plants, but new strategies that meet the needs of grass could generate greater economic wealth for the Northern Plains. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB, CBH Joint Venture

SYDNEY - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board (AWB) and CBH have entered a five-year joint venture agreement to unify their grain logistics in Western Australia under the newly created Grain Direct company, subject to ACCC approval. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Livestock Sales Numbers Slow in Australia

SYDNEY - Dec 18/03 - SNS -- The number of animals put up for sale at AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd. started to decline during the past week on account of the approach of the Christmas and New Year's holiday season. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Turkish Tomato Paste Output up 13%

ANKARA - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Tomato paste production in Turkey is up 13% this year at an estimated 315,000 metric tons (MT) because good weather boosted industrial tomato yields and lengthened the growing season. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Dec 19. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 19/03 - 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


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 19/03 - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - Dec 19/03 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Dec 19/03 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Net Gain in Weekly Canadian Crush

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 60,509 metric tons (MT) of canola and 37,606 MT of soybeans during the week ending December 17. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Slams NDWC

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) fired back at North Dakota Wheat Commission (NDWC) charges that this year's milling wheat pool deficit was a "blatant export subsidy". . . . Continue or visitors click here


Almond Board Elections Called

MODESTO - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- January 20 is the deadline for filing nomination petitions for the election to the Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Manitoba Underwrites Cull Program

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The Manitoba government is offered up to CDN $100 per head under a cull assistance program targeting older animals, says Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 19/03 - 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


Russian Sugar Output 3.754 MMT

KIEV - Dec 18/03 - APK -- According to the data of Russian sugar industry union "Soyuzrossakhar" as of December 11, Russian refinery plants processed 3,855,800 MT of cane-origin raw sugar, compared to 4.438 million MT by this time last year; and produced 3,754,100 MT of ready product, down from 4.329 million MT last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


General Weakness in U.S. Dairy Products

WASHINGTON - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Dairy product prices were mostly lower in the United States during the week ending December 13, with the USDA saying the only category to show strength was butter. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Commercial Meat Production Slumps

WASHINGTON - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Commercial red meat production fell sharply below year earlier levels during November, according to the latest USDA slaughter data, sinking 10% to 3.53 billion pounds. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Minnesota Task Force Members Named

ST. PAUL - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Fourteen people have bee named to Minnesota's newly created Livestock Advisory Task Force, says Governor Tim Pawlenty. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cattle on Feed Increase

WASHINGTON - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The number of cattle and calves on feed in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.3 million head on December 1, 2003, a 4% advance over last year,. but down 5% from December 1, 2001. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chilean Raspberry Output Doubles in Decade

SANTIAGO - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Raspberry production has more than doubled in the past decade in Chile as producers take advantage of strong demand for fresh and frozen exports to the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Soybeans Buffeted by Conflicting Factors

CHATHAM - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Soybean futures finished the week down from last week's closing levels on the Chicago Board of Trade, with markets buffeted by heavy Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans, lower than expected export inspections, and generally quieter trading ahead of the holidays, says Kim Cooper, Market Co-ordinator, Ontario Soybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 590,300 MT total

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 9,077,700 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 3,830,800 MT from the 5,246,900 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Thailand Rice Markets Continue to Firm

BANGKOK - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Export asking prices for most grade of rice from Thailand continued to increase in response to the strong domestic prices and exchange rate. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnam's Rice Exports Remain Strong

HANOI - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- Vietnamese rice exports remain well ahead of last year through the week ending December 5, though export shipments during the first week of December were down sharply from levels reported in November. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Final Canola Quality Survey Results

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Canada -- Final Flaxseed Quality Survey Results

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CGC Rejects Mandatory Variety Declarations

WINNIPEG - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) reckons using mandatory grain variety eligibility declarations (VED) will cost primary producers more than it will benefit the industry and, as a result, will not use the system. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Bans Ya Pear Imports

WASHINGTON - Dec 19/03 - SNS -- The United States has suspended imports of Ya pears from China because of problems with fungal infections in the fruit, says the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The ban will last for an indefinite period of time. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Brazil -- Soybean Usage Summary

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Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 20/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


China's Boosting WFP Pledges

BEIJING - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- China is boosting the amount of money it will pledge to the World Food Program (WFP) from the current U.S. $37 million per year, including $5 million per year in direct food aid. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 21/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AWB Lifts Feed Wheat Projections

SYDNEY - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board lifted feed grade wheat projections for the 2003-04 marketing year higher, but left Estimated Pool Returns (EPRs) for major milling grades unchanged. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India Hikes Oilseed Support Prices

NEW DELHI - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The Indian government substantially increased rabi season minimum support prices (MSP) for oilseeds over the weekend. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 22/03 - 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 Update

MIAMI - Dec 22/03 - 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


Liberia Faces Planting Seed Shortage

ROME - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Liberia faces a serious shortage of planting seed, says the United Nation;s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Early Cercospora Detection Method

WASHINGTON - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Researchers at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have found a way to detect Cercospora (C. beticola) leaf spot disease in sugar beets in the early stages of development, even in plants lacking any symptoms. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Interbrew Takes Over Spaten

BRUSSELS - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of German brewer Spaten by Interbrew of Belgium. After the acquisition Interbrew will become the number one beer supplier in Germany, but it will not be dominant because the market remains highly fragmented. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 22/03 - 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


ConAgra Reports Lower Second Quarter Sales, Profits

OMAHA - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- ConAgra Foods, Inc. reported sales for the company's fiscal second quarter dropped U.S. $578 million from last year to $3.9 billion; while operating profits slipped $5 million to $501 million for the second quarter. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Confectionary Output Up 22%

KIEV - Dec 22/03 - APK -- In November this year Ukrainian confectionery plants produced 91,700 metric tons (MT) of the products, which is 6% more than in October, State Statistics Committee has informed. From November 2002 the production increased 22%. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly National Molasses Report

SPRINGFIELD - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest weekly national report covering the sugarcane molasses market in that country. The report covers both cane blackstrap and feed grade merchandise . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Egg Production Advances 1% in November

WASHINGTON - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Egg production in the United States posted a modest 1% increase over last year, reaching a preliminary total of 7.28 billion during November 2003, according to the latest USDA production data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 22/03 - 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


New Durum Wheat Healthier Than Before

SASKATOON - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Setting a new standard in world pasta markets as a high quality and healthy product isn't the only thing a new durum wheat variety is expected to do. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chilean Rice Imports Rising

SANTIAGO - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Chilean rice imports are expected to continue rising as domestic product slips and consumer demand rises. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hard Year for Italian Citrus Growers

ROME - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Italian citrus fruit producers experienced a bad year in 2003, resulting in an overall 8% decline in the nation's harvest. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada Boosting Strawberry Imports

OTTAWA - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Canadian fresh strawberry production dropped 10% to an estimated 22,500 metric tons (MT) in 2003, creating an opportunity for exporters to sell more fresh and frozen fruit to that country during the 2003-04 marketing year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Italy's Durum Wheat Import Rise

WINNIPEG - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Italian durum wheat imports will reach at least 1.9 million metric tons (million MT) during the 2003-04 marketing year, with a larger proportion of imports coming from non-European suppliers, argues Agriculture Canada'smarket analysis branch here. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 22/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AWB Signs 1 MMT Contract With China

SYDNEY - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board singed a one million metric ton (MT) contract to sell milling wheat to the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation (COFCO). . . . Continue or visitors click here


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India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 23/03 - 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


Pecan Market Update for Louisiana

BATON ROUGE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions in the state of Louisiana are summarized in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The latest weekly fruit market trend report was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Vegetable Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The latest weekly vegetable market trend report was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Onion and Potato Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The latest weekly onion and potato market trend report was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 23/03 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Dec 23/03 - 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 Update

MIAMI - Dec 23/03 - 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 Report

ATLANTA - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Georgia Pecan Market Update

THOMASVILLE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The USDA updated pecan market conditions in the state of Georgia in today's Agricultural Marketing Service report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Southern United States Pecan Market

PHOENIX - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Pecan market conditions and prices were updated for Arizona, New Mexico And West Texas in this report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 23/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 24/03 - 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 Update

MIAMI - Dec 24/03 - 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 Report

ATLANTA - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 24/03 - 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


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 24/03 - 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


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Dec and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Dec 24. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 24/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 25/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 26/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Monsoon Progress Update

DELHI - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The progress of this year's monsoon in India was updated in this latest report from the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 27/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 28/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Dec 29/03 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Dec 29/03 - 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


Boston Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

BOSTON - Dec 29/03 - 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


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Dec 29/03 - 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


Chicago Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

CHICAGO - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Chicago were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, filberts, pistachios and walnuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly National Molasses Report

SPRINGFIELD - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest weekly national report covering the sugarcane molasses market in that country. The report covers both cane blackstrap and feed grade merchandise . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


San Francisco Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

SAN FRANCISCO - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts and filberts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

TORONTO - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day Forecast

OTTAWA - Dec 29/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India's Daily Weather Forecast

DELHI - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Western Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day Forecast

WINNIPEG - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Dec 30/03 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were