WASHINGTON - Jul 1/02 - STAT -- The latest weekly summary of New Zealand's beef, lamb and wool markets was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/02 - STAT -- Exports inspections of major grains and oilseeds at U.S. ports totalled 47,953 bushels during the week ending June 27, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/02 - SNS -- Sweet cherry production in the United States is expected to drop 11% below last year's harvest to 203,985 tons, 1% below 2000, and the lowest sweet cherry production since 1998 when 196,900 tons were produced. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/02 - SNS -- Tart cherry production in the United States is expected to sink 84% to 59.1 million pounds, the smallest harvest since 1943 when 40.8 million pounds were produced, according to the latest USDA production report. . . . Continue or visitors click here

CALGARY - Jul 1/02 - SNS -- Alberta producers who bought crop insurance this year could receive their biggest payout in the province's history as the drought gripping much of the province remains unbroken and commodity prices inch upward. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SPRINGFIELD - Jul 1/02 - 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

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/02 - SNS -- Collection of monies due under the Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Program got underway today. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/02 - SNS -- Interest rates payable on 1995 and prior crop year commodity loans disbursed by USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation during July 2002, is 2.250%, down .125 from the June 2002 rate. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 2/02 - SNS -- Australia's island state of Tasmania hopes to establish a foothold in the Eco-label market for wool based on findings its wool producers generate wool with low levels of pesticide residues. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 2/02 - SNS -- Private exporters cancelled 100,000 metric tons (MT) in hard red spring wheat sales for delivery to China during the 2002-03 marketing year, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

NAIROBI - Jul 2/02 - IRIN -- Tanzania's food prospects for this year appear to be favorable, despite earlier concerns that increased maize exports to neighboring countries to the south would trigger a severe food shortage crisis, humanitarian sourcessaid. . . . Continue or visitors click here

NAIROBI - Jul 2/02 - IRIN -- The Kenyan government has released a report warning that millions of Kenyans are increasingly threatened by desertification. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 2/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 490,395 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

NAIROBI - Jul 3/02 - IRIN -- Preliminary estimates, to be confirmed by crop specialists, suggest that bean and sorghum yields in Rwanda could be 20% to 30% lower than the average in some areas, according to the United States Agency for InternationalDevelopment's Famine Early Warning System (FEWS Net). . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Jul 3/02 - SNS -- Canadian farm incomes posted a solid 8.9% improvement during the year 2000, according to the latest data compiled by Statistics Canada, for the largest percentage gain since 1995, according to analysis of data from personalincome tax returns. . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Jul 3/02 - SNS -- Canadian farm incomes posted a solid 8.9% improvement during the year 2000, according to the latest data compiled by Statistics Canada, for the largest percentage gain since 1995, according to analysis of data from personalincome tax returns. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 3/02 - SNS -- USDA researchers believe another use for fibers obtained from kenaf, a reedlike crop that towers 12 to 15 feet, is as an insulation material to reduce road noise in cars and other vehicles. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 3/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 387,763 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DELHI - Jul 3/02 - STAT -- The current marketing year is getting off to a strong start, with India's spice exports rising 8.2% above year earlier levels. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 3/02 - SNS -- Poultry hatcheries in the United States reported a small increase in activity during the week ending June 29, according the latest data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 3/02 - SNS -- Dairy product manufacturing activity posted a mixed performance in May, with output in most major product categories up over year earlier levels, while the quantity of frozen deserts made was down. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 3/02 - SNS -- Usage of shell eggs by food manufacturers in the United States was up sharply during May, while edible and inedible liquid yields also posted solid year over year gains, suggests the latest USDA report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here

MINNEAPOLIS - Jul 3/02 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Jul and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ST. JOSEPH - Jul 3/02 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Jul 3. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 4/02 - SNS -- There is limited potential for pollen from genetically modified canola to cross pollinate wild radish plants, says the Director of the Western Australia Herbicide Resistance Initiative at the University of WA, Professor Stephen Powles. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 4/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 429,410 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Jul 4/02 - SNS -- The Canadian government is working with the Canadian Pork Council to develop a new environmental standard for hog barns in that country. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 4/02 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 18,818,400 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 4,171,000 MT from the 22,989,400 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

LONDON - Jul 4/02 - STAT -- The quantity of meat held in cold storage in the United Kingdom at the end of May was down from year earlier levels, according to the latest report from the country's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 4/02 - SNS -- Manitoba has reaffirmed its commitment to the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI), paying the first installment of grants it is giving to the organization this year, says Agriculture and Food Minister Rosann Wowchuk. . . . Continue or visitors click here

LONDON - Jul 4/02 - STAT -- Livestock feed manufacturing activity in the United Kingdom during the past 12 months has slipped 2.7% from the previous 12 month period, according to the latest feed manufacturing statistics available from the Departmentfor Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). . . . Continue or visitors click here

LONDON - Jul 4/02 - STAT -- Barley consumption by Britain's brewing industry is up this season, according to data compiled by the United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Jul 5/02 - SNS -- Canadian egg production continued to pull ahead of year earlier levels during May, with production reaching 48.9 million dozen, according to the latest data compiled by Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 5/02 - SNS -- Australia's internal livestock market appears to becoming under pressure, judging from recent online auction results and selling trends by the country's producers, believes Dean Lemmich of AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd., an online auction mart for Australian cattle and sheep. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 5/02 - SNS -- Meat and Livestock Australia reports the country's beef exports slipped 1% on a year over year basis in June to 82,500 metric tons (MT) shipped weight. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 5/02 - SNS -- Australia live cattle exports are down from year earlier levels, according to the latest export trade data available from the Australian Livestock Export Corporation (LiveCorp). . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 5/02 - SNS -- Live sheep exports from Australia are down 4.1% from year earlier levels, according to the latest export trade data available from the Australian Livestock Export Corporation (LiveCorp). . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 5/02 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 34,564 metric tons (MT) of canola and 22,525 MT of soybeans during the week ending July 3. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 5/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 517,726 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 5/02 - SNS -- Dairy product prices were generally lower during the week ending June 29, in line with decreases in Class II milkfat values, suggests the latest report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 5/02 - SNS -- Poultry slaughter activity during May rose 2% from year earlier levels to 3.45 billion pounds on a ready to cook basis, according to the latest sector report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 5/02 - SNS -- The USDA is donating 5,000 metric tons (MT) of agricultural commodities to the Global Jewish Assistance and Relief Network (GJARN) for use in Ukraine under the Food for Progress program. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 8/02 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board (AWB) boosted projected returns for its 2002-03 wheat marketing pools on account of stronger international wheat markets. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/02 - STAT -- Exports inspections of major grains and oilseeds at U.S. ports totalled 75,423 bushels during the week ending July 04, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ST. PAUL - Jul 8/02 - SNS -- Dairy producers in Minnesota are being offered a risk management program by the USDA and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), called the Dairy Options Pilot Program (DOPP). . . . Continue or visitors click here

JOHANNESBURG - Jul 8/02 - IRIN -- Progress has been slow in closing the food gap in Southern Africa, especially in Zimbabwe the worst affected country in the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/02 - SNS -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a high intensity, general purpose sweetener called neotame. . . . Continue or visitors click here

REGINA - Jul 8/02 - SNS -- Aphids could start showing up in canaryseed fields the middle of July and with crops facing such a wide range of stresses and prices expected to remain above average during the coming season, it is important producers walktheir fields to monitor for the insects. This should be started during the canaryseed's early heading stage, about mid-July. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SPRINGFIELD - Jul 8/02 - 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

REGINA - Jul 8/02 - SNS -- Saskatchewan Agriculture (SAFRR) is warning the province's field pea growers to be more alert for the development on powdery mildew because many fields were planted later than normal, warns provincial special crops specialist Ray McVicar. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/02 - SNS -- Nut production in the United States during 2001 reached 1.31 million tons on an in-shell basis, up 21% from the year 200, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/02 - SNS -- The United States recorded an 11% decline in non-citrus fruit output during 2001 resulting in a general increase in commodity values, notes the USDA in its latest annual report on this agricultural sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/02 - SNS -- The proportion of last year's nut harvest sold on a shelled basis was up over last year but down from 1999, according to sales data contained in the latest nuts annual report by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 8/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 540,011 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

REGINA - Jul 8/02 - SNS -- Livestock producers can cut production costs by putting weaned calves on pasture with protein supplements instead of backgrounding them in a feedlot, according to results from a project supported by the Beef Development Fund. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 9/02 - STAT -- The latest weekly summary of New Zealand's beef, lamb and wool markets was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 9/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 445,231 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 9/02 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Boards (CWB) will pay premiums of CDN $5 per metric ton (MT) as well as protein premiums for some varieties of Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW) wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here

HAMBURG - Jun 9/02 - SNS -- Solid demand for protein meal has caused returns from crushing soybean to outstrip those for rapeseed during the first half of 2002 resulting in a decrease rapeseed usage by Germany's Oelmuehle Hamburg. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 9/02 - SNS -- This year's winter wheat harvest has advanced to 74% complete, six points better than last year, and 10 points ahead of the recent long term average for this time of year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 9/02 - SNS -- The USDA is donating roughly 4,050 metric tons (MT) of agricultural commodities to International Partnership for Human Development (IPHD) for use in the Central African Republic. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 9/02 - STAT -- Crops in the United States started the week in mostly fair to good condition; and generally in poorer shape than was the case at this time last year, judging from the latest data from the USDA crop reporters. . . . Continue or visitors click here

MANHATTAN - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Though yields have been sharply reduced by this year's drought, the quality of wheat grown in Kansas this year appears to be unusually good, according to data compiled from recent field tours by the Kansas Wheat Commission and Kansas Agricultural Statistics and Kansas Grain Inspection Service. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Increasing weaning rates of lambs can result in an increase in the number of lambs produced each year for a direct economic benefit to producers suggests research by Western Australia Department of Agriculture Research officer Ken Hart. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 10/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 426,772 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - STAT -- Broiler hatchery managed a general advance during the week ending July 6, with the USDA noting the gains were led by eggs set. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- The USDA left its projected harvest area for fresh market vegetables virtually unchanged at 324,400 acres in its latest crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Spring strawberry production is forecast at 15.5 million cwt (100 pound units), up 8% for comparable States from last year, according to the latest USDA crop production estimates for the crop. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- The latest USDA vegetable crop production estimates expect onion growers in the United States to harvest 158,680 acres, virtually unchanged from last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- There was a solid increase in the number of acres of vegetables contracted by processors this year, according to the latest crop production estimates from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Australian pedigree livestock producers believe there is rising support inside the United States for their efforts to get the government there to lift import controls semen. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Some of Australia's certified organic wool growers are renewing efforts to take advantage of building demand in developed countries for chemical-free wool. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 10/02 - STAT -- Pessimism about the size of this year's Australian wheat harvest is growing, with another organization asserting production is unlikely to exceed 18.3 million metric tons (MT), down 2.15 million MT from recent governmentforecasts. . . . Continue or visitors click here

RABAT - Jul 10/02 - STAT -- Wheat and barley crops in Morocco ended up better than expected, with the country harvesting an estimated 4.9 million metric tons (MT) as exceptionally good rainfall starting in April offset reduced seedings. . . . Continue or visitors click here

REGINA - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board and the grain handling industry should strive to move toward tendering all shipments of Board grain in the 2002-2003 crop year to maximize savings for farmers instead of the current 50% target forthe coming marketing year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Members of the National Honey Nominations Committee, which nominates individuals for appointment to the Honey Board, were named by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here

KANSAS CITY - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Farmland Industries was given approval to hire UBS Warburg to provide financial advice as the company goes through bankruptcy reorganization. . . . Continue or visitors click here

GRINNELL - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Iowa based Natural Products, Inc. (NPI) is opening a new manufacturing facility to make non-GMO soy flour available with flexible profiles. . . . Continue or visitors click here

STOCKHOLM - Jul 10/02 - STAT -- Norway's soybean crushing capacity has undergone an important expansion in recent years and demand for its products are strong, but the fact it is based on supplying non-GMO oil and meal has locked the United States and Canada out of the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here

BRASILIA - Jul 11/02 - STAT -- Soybean disappearance levels pulled ahead of last year during May, with crush rising 4.1% to 2.18 million metric tons (MT), according to data compiled by ABIOVE (Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Óleos Vegetais). . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- The USDA slashed its winter wheat production forecast 5% from the June crop report, now estimating the crop will finish at 1.18 billion bushels, the lowest level since 1971. The crop is now 13% smaller than last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Total wheat production in the United States is now expected to fall from 1.96 billion bushels in 2001 to 1.75 billion bushels this year, according to data contained in the latest USDA crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- The USDA cut the estimated production levels for spring wheat other than durum in its latest crop production estimates, dropping output 5% from last year to 486 million bushels. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- This year's durum wheat crop in the United States is now forecast 84.1 million bushels, up 1% from 2001. The U.S. yield is forecast at 31.3 bushels per acre, 1.3 bushels more than last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- Declining oat yields partly offset this year's gains in seeded area in the United States, keeping the increase in projected production to 26% for a 148 million bushels harvest. Despite initial expectations, productionis not expected to exceed to 149 million bushels produced in the year 2000. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/02 - SNS -- The USDA is looking for a solid 6% increase in the size of this year's barley crop in the United States compared to last year. But at 265.3 million bushels, it remains 6.3% below the 318.7 million bushels harvested in2000. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- The USDA left the projected size of the 2001-02 orange crop virtually unchanged from the June crop report, but 1% higher than last season's utilization. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- Production of other citrus fruits is generally lower than expected, with the USDA cutting the projected size of this year's grapefruit harvest 3% and the lemon harvest in the United States 1% from its June forecasts. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- The USDA confirmed earlier forecasts from California that the state's almond harvest would reach a record 980 million pounds, shelled basis, up 4% from the May 1 forecast and 18% above last year's 830 million pounds. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- The July 2002 forecast of U.S. peach production is 2.55 billion pounds, up 4% from 2001 but 2% below two years ago, according to the latest USDA crop production estimate. Ten States forecast increases in production from last year while 17 States expect declines and 2 States remain unchanged. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- Potato producers in the United States boosted seeded area 5% above last year's level to 1.33 million acres in all four seasons, says the USDA in its latest crop production report. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- Russet potatoes continue to dominate fall production in the United States, but the percentage of russets planted this year is down two points from last year at a projected 71%, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- The final forecast for the 2002 apricot crop is 89,700 tons, up 9% from last season's production but down 7% from 2000, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.82 million pounds for June, 11% lower than last month and 41% below a year ago, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - STAT -- The USDA sharply reduced its estimate of world wheat production, forcing a reduction in projected ending stocks for the 2002-03 marketing year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - STAT -- Global coarse grain production estimates continue to advance, with the USDA lifting its projection for the 2002-03 marketing year another 4.4 million metric tons (MT) to 902.67 million for a third consecutive annual increase since declining in 2000-01. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- California's all grape production is forecast at 6.62 million tons, up 11% from last year but down 6% from 2000. Wine type grapes account for 50% of California's total production, raisin types account for 38%, while the remaining 12% are table type grapes, according to the latest USDA crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- The Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) has thrown its support behind creation of a dual market system for Canadian barley, which would allow growers to sell either to the Canadian Wheat Board or directly to exporters. . . . Continue or visitors click here

REGINA- Jul 11/02 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool will prepay $25 million of an outstanding term loan with its bank group. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 11/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 413,366 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

MINNEAPOLIS - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Jul and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- The provincial government and Manitoba Forage Seed Association are working to prevent the development and spread of chalkbrood disease in leafcutting bees in the province to protect both the forage seed and bee export industries. . . . Continue or visitors click here

PARIS - Jul 11/02 - STAT -- Raw cotton imports by France spiralled downward during the two most recent marketing year, with industry analysts believing the country's cotton yarn and fabric production will remain sluggish the balance of the year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - STAT -- Global rice production in 2002-03 is projected at 394.5 million MT, 1.1 million MT below last month's largely trend-based projection, and slightly below the revised 2001-02 level, according to the latest data developed by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

MARSHALL - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- Minnesota Corn Processors, LLC (MCP) and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) will merge under a cash-for-stock deal whereby ADM will pay to MCP shareholders $2.90 for each Class A unit upon the closing of the merger. The transaction will be accomplished by MCP merging with a subsidiary of ADM. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 11/02 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 19,082,200 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 4,344,100 MT from the 23,426,300 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/02 - STAT -- The USDA sees little relief on the supply side of the equation for world oilseed markets in the coming year, predicting output will reach a record 328.5 million metric tons (MT) in 2002-03, up 5 million MT from 2001-02. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ALMATY - Jul 11/02 - STAT -- Little change in wheat production is expected in Tajikistan this year, with the result imports will likely reach 395,000 metric tons (MT) for the second year in a row, believes the U.S. agricultural attache here. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ALMATY - Jul 11/02 - STAT -- Tajikistan should be able to expand cotton exports slightly during the 2002-03 marketing as production in the country expands from last year's 122,600 metric ton (MT) result to a projected 124,000 MT this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

KUALA LUMPUR - Jul 11/02 - SNS -- Malaysian palm oil exports slipped 7.2% during June to 876,036 metric tons (MT), according to data released by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, but ahead of the roughly 860,000 MT shipped in April. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ST. JOSEPH - Jul 12/02 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Jul 12. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/02 - SNS -- Dairy product prices in the United States recorded a mixed performance during the week ending July 6, judging from the latest data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 5/02 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 37,017 metric tons (MT) of canola and 18,095 MT of soybeans during the week ending July 3. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 12/02 - SNS -- Lamb sales at internet auction markets maintained by Australia's AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd. were down on the week, while cattle advanced, according to a week ending market report by Dean Lemmich. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ADDIS ABABA - Jul 12/02 - IRIN -- The UN in Ethiopia warns food aid can sometimes hinder, rather than help, the needy. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 12/02 - SNS -- The Australian Oilseeds Federation lowered its estimate for canola production in that country to 1.34 million metric tons (MT) its June prediction output would reach 1.44 million MT. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 12/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 413,766 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/02 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity in the United States slowed during June, with the number of poults placed down sharply from year earlier levels, according to the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VIENNA - Jul 12/02 - SNS -- Austrian winter crop yields will be down this year on account of dryness and insect attacks during critical development periods, according to data released by Stastik Austria. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/02 - SNS -- A mandatory referendum of papaya growers in Hawaii to see if they still support a check off and marketing order for the commodity failed to gain the necessary two-thirds majority. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/02 - SNS -- The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has recommended imports of clementines from Spain be allowed to resume under certain conditions. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 13/02 - STAT -- Canadian corn imports could be cut in half in the coming year if the current drought does not result in greater than expected reductions in coarse grain yields in western Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 13/02 - STAT -- Western Canadian corn production has been growing steadily in recent years, but still accounts for just 3% of Canada's total output a the region remains more interested in producing barley and oats to meet coarse grainneeds. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ADDIS ABABA - Jul 15/02 - IRIN -- Ethiopia has called for a huge increase in food aid from the international community, warning that lives are at risk from serious shortages. . . . Continue or visitors click here

EDMONTON - Jul 15/02 - SNS -- The Alberta government reiterated its support for ending the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly control of export what and barley markets, adding its support to the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange call for a voluntary Canadianbarley market. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/02 - SNS -- USDA researchers are testing a new feeding system which promises to allow pregnant sows to remain in social groups but still receive the amount of feed they need. If successful, it will allow producers to stop cratingpregnant animals -- a practice which is drawing the ire of more consumers and animal welfare advocates. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/02 - STAT -- The latest weekly summary of New Zealand's beef, lamb and wool markets was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/02 - STAT -- Exports inspections of major grains and oilseeds at U.S. ports totalled 72,278 bushels during the week ending July 11, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SPRINGFIELD - Jul 15/02 - 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

KANSAS CITY - Jul 15/02 - SNS -- Farmland Industries reported a net loss of $189.5 million for the third quarter ending May 31, which included $127.5 million in pre-tax restructuring and reorganization charges and losses from discontinued operations. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 15/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 389,065 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 15/02 - SNS -- Most of the 145 farmers who were owed money following the bankruptcy of Cancom Grain Company on April 30 have been paid in full. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 15/02 - SNS -- Canadian railcar unloads at Canadian ports dropped during week 50, falling 6.4% to 3,043 cars at Canada's east and west coast ports, according to the latest transportation data assembled by the Canadian Wheat Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here

LONDON - Jul 15/02 - STAT -- Many organic meat products in Britain will be sold as conventionally grown, as producers of lamb and beef have loaded the organic market beyond capacity . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Jul 16/02 - SNS -- The Bank of Canada raised its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 3/4%. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly increased, and the Bank Rate is now 3%. . . . Continue or visitors click here

REGINA - Jul 16/02 - SNS -- Initial hay yields in Saskatchewan are showing signs of this year's hot, dry growing conditions, with the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture saying there are already predictions of localized shortages developing acrossthe province. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 16/02 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board is working with its national government to re-open the Libyan market for Australian grain growers and is now capitalizing on this opportunity, AWB Chairman, Brendan Stewart said. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DELHI - Jul 16/02 - STAT -- Oilmeal exports from India posted a strong seasonal decline in June, plunging from 88,975 metric tons (MT) in May to just 32,175 MT, according to data compiled by the Solvent Extractor's Association of India (SEA). . . . Continue or visitors click here

FARGO - Jul 16/02 - SNS -- The number one barley grown in North Dakota is Robust, a status it has held for 17 out of the last 18 years, according to the North Dakota Agricultural Statistics Service. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DELHI - Jul 16/02 - STAT -- India's crude and refined vegetable oil imports continued to rise during June, with total purchases reaching 471,507 metric tons (MT), according to data compiled by the Solvent Extractors' Association Of India (SEA). . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 16/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 400,928 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 17/02 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity maintained its expansion during the wek ending July 13, though at a slower pce than the previous week. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 17/02 - SNS -- The United States recorded a 2% increase in milk production in June to reach a total 12.3 billion pounds, according to the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 17/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 429,350 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

MADISON - Jul 18/02 - 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

MADISON - Jul 18/02 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here

MINNEAPOLIS - Jul 18/02 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Jul and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 18/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 411,984 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ST. JOSEPH - Jul 19/02 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Jul 19. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/02 - STAT -- Exports inspections of major grains and oilseeds at U.S. ports totalled 63,519 bushels during the week ending July 18, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

PRETORIA - Jul 22/02 - STAT -- South African corn production is now forecast at 9.098 million metric tons (MT) for the 2001-02 season, up 1.12% from last month's estimates, and almost 22% larger than last year's harvest. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 22/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 474,327 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SPRINGFIELD - Jul 22/02 - 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

WASHINGTON - Jul 23/02 - STAT -- The latest weekly summary of New Zealand's beef, lamb and wool markets was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here

BRUSSELS - Jul 23/02 - SNS -- The European Community aims to strengthen rules aimed at tracking the movement of meat from the farm on which it was produced to the final consumer. . . . Continue or visitors click here

REGINA - Jul 22/02 - STAT -- Crop development is nearly identical to the recent five year average as continued hot and dry conditions propel crops more quickly toward maturity than expected when fields were initially planted. This has allowed swathing and combining of pulse crops to begin in Saskatchewan's southwestern and west central regions. . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Jul 23/02 - SNS -- Canadian canola crush activity finished June down 23.6% from year earlier levels at a season to date 2.14 million metric tons (MT), according to the latest data available from Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 23/02 - SNS -- A computer program developed by USDA researchers is being used by an increasing number of growers in North Dakota to help plan what they seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 23/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 399,040 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SEOUL - Jul 23/02 - SNS -- Korean demand for imported dried milk products for infants has been climbing rapidly in recent years even though the imported products are often twice as expensive as locally produced alternatives. . . . Continue or visitors click here

MINNEAPOLIS - Jul 23/02 - SNS -- Changes to the post settlement session for hard red spring wheat, white wheat and durum wheat futures contracts announced by the Minneapolis Grain Exchange will take effect July 3. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ST. PAUL - Jul 23/02 - SNS -- Minnesota wheat growers are being warned to monitor their fields for signs of Karnal bunt infection. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 23/02 - SNS -- Egg production posted a solid 2% advance during June as growth in table and broiler eggs offset declines in laying eggs, according to the latest USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 24/02 - SNS -- The Manitoba government provided a $3 million secured repayable loan to allow two individuals buy the Brandon-based McKenzie Seeds, says Industry, Trade and Mines Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 24/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 406,578 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

BRUSSELS - Jul 24/02 - STAT -- Actual cotton production in Greece was estimated at 1,246,838 metric tons (MT), well above the quantity required to ensure the country's growers receive the maximum level of aid from the European Community. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 24/02 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity in the United States registered a mixed performance during the week ending July 20, with fewer eggs set but more chicks placed than was the case one year earlier. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DELHI - Jul 24/02 - STAT -- India's spice exports totalled 24,025 metric tons (MT) in June, for a first quarter export total of 65,065 MT, according to data compiled by the country's spice trade association. . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Jul 24/02 - SNS -- The Canadian government is granting a one year tax deferral on income generated from the sale of livestock due to drought conditions across all of Alberta and parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here

TORONTO - Jul 24/02 - SNS -- Canada Bread Company, Limited (TSX:CBY) reported sales of $255.3 million for the quarter ending June 30, a 73% increase compared to last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

TORONTO - Jul 24/02 - SNS -- Maple Leaf Foods Inc., trading under the symbol MFI on the Toronto Stock Exchange, continued to show strong growth during its second quarter ending June 30. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 24/02 - SNS -- The USDA wants to increase fees for certain grading services for eggs, poultry and rabbits. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DONALD - Jul 24-02 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board boosted its projected returns for the coming 2002-03 wheat marketing pool between A$5 and $12 per metric ton (MT). . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 25/02 - SNS -- Continued reductions in tariffs on agricultural products and elimination of all direct export subsidies in the upcoming round of agricultural trade negotiations under the World Trade Organization would substantively reduce trade-distorting policies in a relatively short time frame, say two of the United States' largest grain industry associations. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 25/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 372,663 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

KANSAS CITY - Jul 25/02 - STAT -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation office here is looking for offers on 6,450 metric tons (MT) of crude degummed soybean oil for shipment to Peru. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 25/02 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) made a massive upward revision to its projected pool returns for the 2002-03 marketing year which starts on August 1, but only made slight upward revisions to estimated returns from the 2001-02 season unchanged. . . . Continue or visitors click here

MINNEAPOLIS - Jul 25/02 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Jul and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 25/02 - SNS-- The United States is proposing agricultural support programs in individual countries be capped at 5% of the value of agricultural production. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER - Jul 25/02 - SNS -- Australia's JK International Pty. Ltd. has agreed to buy the Saskatchewan assets of the bankrupt Naber Seed and Grain Co. Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 26/02 - SNS -- Dairy product prices were mostly lower during the week ending July 20, according to the latest USDA price data. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 26/02 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 19,586,700 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 4,673,900 MT from the 24,260,600 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ST. JOSEPH - Jul 26/02 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Jul 26. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 26/02 - SNS -- A late blooming blueberry variety created by plant breeders at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service and University of Georgia produces fruit which matures more quickly. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 26/02 - SNS -- Wild blueberry production in Maine is expected to plunge to 55.0 million pounds this year, based on grower reported condition of the crop through mid-July. . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Jul 26/02 - SNS -- Total stocks of red meat in cold storage in Canada as of July 1 slipped from month earlier levels, according to the latest data compiled by Statistics Canada, but remain well above year earlier stocks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 26/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 353,225 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 26/02 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board is avoiding paying western Canada barley producers CDN $5.5 million earned as interest on credit sales made several years ago. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 28/02 - SNS -- Pig production advanced 2% in the United States during June to reach a total 8.66 million head, according to the latest data from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 29/02 - STAT -- The latest weekly summary of New Zealand's beef, lamb and wool markets was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here

DAR ES SALAAM - Jul 29/02 - IRIN -- Discussions about findings of a recent report into clove smuggling from Zanzibar turned to heated debates in the House of Representatives last week, as it emerged that "almost everybody" was implicated in the illicit trade, sources on the island told IRIN. . . . Continue or visitors click here

ROME - Jul 29/02 - SNS -- Improved harvests in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, known as North Korea, were not large enough to keep the country from requiring substantial amounts of international aid in the coming year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 29/02 - STAT -- Exports inspections of major grains and oilseeds at U.S. ports totalled 66,313 bushels during the week ending July 25, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Jul 29/02 - SNS -- Average prices received by Canadian agricultural producers slipped in May as advances in most cereals and oilseeds were offset by losses in livestock earnings, suggests the latest farm product price index (FPPI) data compiled by Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here

BRUSSELS - Jul 29/02 - SNS -- Creation of a joint venture company by L'Oréal and Nestle has been approved by the European Commission. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SPRINGFIELD - Jul 29/02 - 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

VANCOUVER -- Jul 29/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 385,622 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 30/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 407,015 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

REGINA - Jul 30/02 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool is seeking fundamental changes to the way it operates, by asking shareholders to move the rules for the election of directors and restrictions on Class B share ownership into the company's ByLaws. . . . Continue or visitors click here

REGINA - Jul 30/02 - SNS -- This year's drought will hurt earnings at Saskatchewan Wheat Pool (SWP) during the 2002-03 marketing year, admits Chief Executive Officer Mayo Schmidt. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 30/02 - SNS -- Kiwi growers and processors in California voted to continue their federal marketing order program. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 30/02 - SNS -- Peanut stocks in commercial storage in the United States finished June at an estimated 1.80 billion pounds of equivalent farmer stock, compared to 1.39 billion pounds last year. This total includes 692 million poundsof actual farmer stock. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 30/02 - SNS -- Producers and importers of Hass avocados voted in favor of a national promotion program. The vote was taken in a referendum conducted by USDAs Agricultural Marketing Service from June 24 through July 12. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WINNIPEG - Jul 30/02 - SNS -- Primary processing has undergone substantial growth in recent years, with rapid expansion in facilities dedicated to oats and corn leading the growth, notes Stan Spak, an Agriculture Canada Market Analyst here. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 30/02 - SNS -- Tariff rate quotas (TRQ) were established today for the 2003 fiscal year for raw, refined and specialty sugar. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SYDNEY - Jul 30/02 - SNS -- The Australian Wheat Board lowered the projected size of this year's wheat harvest below the 20.457 million metric tons (MT) forecast by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) and the 23.96 million MT harvested last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Jul 31/02 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity in the United States managed a stronger performance during the week ending July 27 than was the case one week earlier, judging from the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here

VANCOUVER -- Jul 31/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 492,733 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here

A table about CWB Initial Payment for Wheat . . . Subscribers Only

A table about CWB Initial Payment for Durum Wheat . . . Subscribers Only

A table about CWB Initial Payment for Barley . . . Subscribers Only

WINNIPEG - Jul 31/02 - SNS -- Initial payments for the various classes of wheat and barley to be marketed by the Canadian Wheat Board during its 2002-03 sales campaign were announced today. . . . Continue or visitors click here

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