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Agricultural market news for Jul 2005


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 468,400 MT

WINNIPEG - Jul 1/05 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 18,819,500 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 1,922,100 MT from the 20,741,600 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Auction Offerings Slip

SYDNEY - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd slipped during the past week as gains in cattle offerings were offset by sharp declines in sheep and lamb sales. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mixed Week for Dairy Products

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States recorded a mixed finish for the week ending June 25, according to the latest USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ADM Expands Batchelder's Responsibilities

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- Lewis Batchelder will assume oversight responsibilities for the ADM Animal Health & Nutrition division and ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc. He is currently ADM Senior Vice President-Agricultural Services. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sets July Interest Rates on Loans

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- Interest rates charged on commodity loans disbursed prior to 1995 by the USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) will be 3.375% during July, unchanged June 2005. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Demeter Enterprises Building Ethanol Plants

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- Demeter Enterprises, LLC is seeking local approval to build three large-scale ethanol production facilities in Linden, Ind., Albion, Neb., and Bloomingburg, Ohio. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sets GSM-102 and SCGP Rates

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The USDA announced new guarantee fee rates to be charged for coverage under the Commodity Credit Corporation’s Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) and the Supplier Credit Guarantee Program (SCGP). . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Jul 1. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Changes Export Credit Program

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The USDA will change three export credit guarantee programs to comply with a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) cotton decision in a dispute with Brazil. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weak Monsoon Slows Kharif Seeding

NEW DELHI - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- Poor progress with the monsoon in June has affected the pace of kharif seeding in India, with total plantings down 28.4% from this time last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Reassigns Unused Sugar Allotments

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2005 – The USDA is reassigning unused cane sugar allocations from processors in Hawaii and Louisiana to processors in Florida and Texas. There are no reassignments to be made for the beet sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Quiet Finish To Week's Markets

CHICAGO - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are finishing the week on a quiet note, with countries such as Canada and Thailand closed for national holidays and many traders in the United States getting an early start of theJuly 4 holiday weekend. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - 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 Designates Ag Disaster Counties

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The USDA designated counties in Texas as primary agricultural disaster areas. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly Cotton Market Review

MEMPHIS - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest review of cotton market conditions in the United States, reviewing conditions through the week ending 6 1. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Jul 1/05 - 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 - Jul 1/05 - 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 - Jul 1/05 - 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 - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Dry Whey Production by State - May 2005

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U.S. Butter Production by State - May 2005

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U.S. Canned, Dry Milk Shipments - May 2005

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U.S. Cheddar Cheese Production by State - May 2005

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U.S. Mozzarella Cheese Production by State - May 2005

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U.S. Ice Cream Production by State - May 2005

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General Hike in Dairy Food Output

WASHINGTON - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The quantity of dairy products manufactured in the United States posted an overall increase in May, led higher by cheese, butter and frozen products, judging from the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Whey Situation - May 2005

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U.S. Non-Fat Dry Milk Production by State - May 2005

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U.S. American Cheese Production by State - May 2005

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U.S. Cheese Production by State - May 2005

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CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 1/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Wheat Board Pool Outlooks

SYDNEY - Jul 4/05 - SNS -- Australia's wheat marketing board, AWB International, boosted its 2005-06 pool outlooks by AUD$3 per metric ton (MT), saying "positive movements in currency offsetting some of the recent weakness in US grain futures." . . . Continue or visitors click here


CN Engineers Ratify Contract

MONTREAL - Jul 4/05 - SNS -- Locomotive engineers who belong to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) ratified their five-tear agreement with CN Rail. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Week Opens on Quiet Note

VANCOUVER - Jul 4/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets opened the week's trading under relatively quiet conditions, with the United States closed for Independence Day celebrations after several countries, including Canada, were closed Friday for national holidays. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadians Cut Fat in All the Wrong Places

MONTREAL - Jul 4/05 - SNS -- Most Canadian are trying to limit their fat intake, but many are cutting down on nutrient rich foods instead of the main sources of fat, cautions a dietician who conducted the survey for the Dairy Farmers of Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Manitoba's Crops Fall Back

WINNIPEG - Jul 4/05 - SNS -- Another wet week has caused crops in Manitoba to further deteriorate and sparked the provincial agriculture department to state that up to a quarter of crops grown in southwestern Manitoba could be lost to drowning out and reduced yield potential. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Manitoba Invests in Poultry Co-op

WINNIPEG - Jul 4/05 - SNS -- Granny's Poultry Cooperative (Manitoba) Ltd. received CDN $900,000 from the Manitoba government to help fund a capital expansion program at its Blumenort plant. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Slaughter Activity Remains Up

SYDNEY - Jul 4/05 - SNS -- Livestock slaughter activity posted a modest month over month decline in May, but remained above year earlier levels, according to the latest data available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Saskatchewan Crop Condition to July 3, 2005

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Rain a Concern in Saskatchewan

REGINA - Jul 4/05 - SNS -- Additional rainfall during the past week pushed the percentage of saturated soils in Saskatchewan to the 40% mark during the week, raising concern over moisture stress and disease in crops as well as worries about quality unless there is a complete reversal in weather conditions. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. National Weekly Rice Summary

LITTLE ROCK - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


International Ag Markets Remain Subdued

CHICAGO - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- Activity on international agricultural commodity markets remained subdued on overnight markets, with traders looking for a renewed sense of direction from futures markets after the long holiday weekend in North America before getting back to business. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada Tightens Livestock Tag Reporting

OTTAWA - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- Cattle identification tag distributors will be required to report sales to producers to the national database within 24 hours of the sale, while livestock producers must report all tags from deadstock, says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Locust Problems Intensifies in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA - Jul 5/05 - IRIN -- Ethiopia has began spraying chemicals to battle growing swarms of desert locusts that were recently spotted in the far western Tigray and Amhara regions, officials said on Monday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Andersons Discounts Terminal Fire Impact

NEW YORK - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- The Andersons, Inc. says damage to one of its two ship-loading grain elevators in Toledo will not prevent it from meeting its customer service commitments. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada to Fines BSE Safeguard Violators

OTTAWA - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- The Canadian government will fine companies and individuals who ignore safeguards aimed at preventing the spread of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Brazil -- Soybean Usage Summary- May 2005

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South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 5/05 - 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 - Jul 5/05 - 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 - Jul 5/05 - 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


Cargill Buys Balance of Finexor

NEW YORK - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- Cargill Inc.'s Argentine unit, Cargill SA, bought the remaining 50% of the beef exporting company Finexor. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sets Wool, Mohair Price

WASHINGTON - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Jul 5/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Works for WTO Compliance on Cotton

WASHINGTON - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Legislation aimed at bring cotton support programs in the United States into compliance with the country's world trade organization (WTO) obligations will be brought before Congress. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Egg Output Pulls Ahead of 2004

OTTAWA - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Egg production was estimated at 49.5 million dozen in May, up 8.1% from May 2004, according to Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CBOT Outlines Options for Anderson Grain Receipts

CHICAGO - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) outlined options available to holders of the 137 wheat receipts issued at The Andersons Agricultural Group LP Edwin, Toledo elevator. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Modest Improvement in Trading Interest

CHICAGO - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are moving through the mid-week period with a modest improvement in prospective demand, with wheat tenders from Japan and Taiwan scheduled for Thursday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Harvest Progress Update

KIEV - Jul 6/05 - APK -- Ukrainian farmers have harvested wheat from 229,000 hectares (3% of the forecast) and obtained 536,000 metric tons (MT) of wheat at the average yield 2.34 MT per hectare as of July 6, informed Ministry of Agrarian Policy. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Farmers Markets Create Opportunities

HALIFAX - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Farmers markets are a boost to local economies and help producers expand their market and cropping options, suggests a recent survey customers and sellers in Nova Scotia. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 6/05 - 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 - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Jul 6/05 - 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 - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Pecan Utilized Production and Value -- 2004

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USDA Sets Wool, Mohair Price

WASHINGTON - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Broiler Hatchery Down on Week

WASHINGTON - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity in the United States Broiler was down from last week for the period ending across the seven days closing July 2, 2005, but managed a mixed performance versus year the previous year, reveals the latest USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Avocado Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Olive Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Dates Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Apple Processed Market Situation -- 2004

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U.S. Blueberry Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Kiwifruit Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Figs Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Boysenberry Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Apple Fresh Market Situation -- 2004

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U.S. Apricot Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Prune and Plum Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Nectarine Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Strawberry Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. California Dry Fruit Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Plum Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Average Pear Prices Received -- 2004

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U.S. Edible Nut Situation -- 2004

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U.S. Sweet Cherry Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Tart Cherry Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Pear Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Fresh Peach Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Processed Peach Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Loganberry Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Niagara Grape Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Average Grape Prices Received -- 2004

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U.S. Fruit Output Slips in 2004

WASHINGTON - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Utilized production of noncitrus fruits slipped 1% in 2004 to an estimated 16.8 million tons, according to the USDA's annual report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Average Apple Prices Received -- 2004

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U.S. Guava Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Cranberry Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Banana Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Raspberry Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Fresh Grape Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Total Grape Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. Edible Nut Output Rises in 2004

WASHINGTON - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Production of edible nuts managed a 4=5% advance in the United States in 2004, reaching 1.52 million tons, according to the USDA's annual report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Papaya Production and Use -- 2004

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U.S. All Peach Production and Use -- 2004

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Serbia Plants 2.5M Hectares Spring Crops

WASHINGTON - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Serbia finished seeding this year's crop around the middle of June=, ending up with an estimated 2.5 million hectares of spring grains, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Thai Rice Remains Under Pressure

BANGKOK - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Ongoing weakness in the value of the Thai baht has combined with lackluster export demand to keep pressure on export asking prices for rice, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnamese Rice Pressured Lower

HANOI - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Harvest activity in Vietnam has combined with limited buying interest to maintain pressure on export rice markets, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Jul 6/05 - 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


Philippine Coconut Oil Exports Up

MANILA - Jul 6/05 - SNS -- Coconut oil exports from the Philippines jumped 35.6% from year earlier levels in March, while exports of copra meal dropped 17.3% from last year. There were no copra exports in march. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Soy Protein May Help in Prostate Cancer

CHICAGO - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- Recent statistical reviews of earlier population studies suggests regular consumption of soy protein-containing foods and beverages may reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men by up to 30%, according to a study published in this month's issue of the International Journal of Cancer. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hail Damage Humps Over Long Weekend

SASKATOON - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- Insurance companies operating in Saskatchewan report a significant increase in the number of claims for hail damage over the July long weekend. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India -- Protein Meal Export Summary

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European Dairy Market Summary

MADISON - Jul 7/05 - 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 - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


GM Flax Proposals Worries North American Trade

WINNIPEG - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- Louis Dreyfus Canada Ltd. is troubled by news the United States is considering a proposal by the pharmaceutical company, Agragen, to introduce a genetically-modified (GM) variety of flax. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ag Markets Stunned by London Bombings

CHICAGO - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- Activity on international agricultural commodity markets improved, with the USDA reporting earlier sales of U.S corn and soybean oil and Japan and South Korea buying wheat and corn, though market sentiment was knocked by today's terrorist attacks in London. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Fresh Del Monte Produce Dividend

NEW YORK - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of twenty cents ($0.20) per share. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chicken Manure Cleans Up Polluted Water

WASHINGTON - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- USDA researchers have found a way to convert chicken manure into a product capable of cleaning polluted waters. . . . Continue or visitors click here


UNICEF Sees Donor Fatigue

ADDIS ABABA - Jul 7/05 - IRIN -- Donors are showing worrying signs of "compassion fatigue" in responding to the plight of Ethiopia's severely malnourished and dying children, the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, warned on Wednesday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Rise

WASHINGTON - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending June 29 rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 7/05 - 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 - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Jul 7/05 - 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 - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Jul 7/05 - 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 National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Jul 7/05 - 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


MPGA Seeks Disaster Assistance

WINNIPEG - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- The Manitoba Pulse Growers Association appealed directly to Canada's federal agriculture minister for disaster relief for farmers in southern and central Manitoba on account of widespread flooding so far this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Egg Use by Manufacturers Rises 7%

WASHINGTON - Jul 7/05 - SNS -- The quantity of eggs used by food manufacturers in the United States jumped 7% in May to 173 million dozen, 3% above the 167 million broken last month, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Nutrition May Mold Next Farm Bill

LANSING - Jul 7/05 - MFB -- Nutrition will be an important factor in the next farm bill debate, according to David Schweikhardt, agricultural economist with Michigan State University. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Retail Food Prices Up

WASHINGTON Jul 7/05 - MFB -- Retail prices for food at the supermarket rose about 2.5% in the second quarter of 2005, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) marketbasket survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items in the 2005 second quarter was $40.51, an increase of 98 cents from the 2005 first quarter survey. . . . Continue or visitors click here


North American Blueberries are True Blue

LANSING - Jul 7/05 - MFB -- The blueberry of the genus Vaccinium is a Native American species. Early settlers cherished the fruit as a staple ingredient in foods and medicines. They incorporated the berries into their diets, eating them fresh off the bush and adding them to soups and stews. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Dairy Product Markets Generally Firmer

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were mainly higher for the seven days ending July 2, reveals this USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Auction Offerings Jump

SYDNEY - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd jumped during the past week on steep advances in the number of cattle, sheep and lambs sold. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Jul 8. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Sejet Plateforaedling Purchase Allowed

LONDON - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Denmark's Carlsberg A/S and feed company Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab will be allowed to buy the commercial plant breeder, Sejet Plateforaedling. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bunge Buys Crimean Elevator

LONDON - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Bunge Ukraine completed the purchase of the 50,000 metric ton (MT) capacity "Elita" grain elevator in Crimea. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Markets Psychologically Buffeted

CHICAGO - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are closing out the week on a relatively quiet note, with some market participants shaking off the psychological impact of yesterday's terrorist bombings in London and others bracing for Sunday's forecast landing of Hurricane Dennis on the U.S. mainland. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Is Farm Subsidy Progress a Realistic Hope?

WINNIPEG - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- There is lots of talk about reducing farm subsidies in Europe and the United States, but there is a real question as to whether it is realistic to expect progress from the WTO, cautions Louis Dreyfus Canada Ltd. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Volatile Grain Markets Expected

FARGO - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Coarse and cereal grain markets could be in for a rough ride in 2005-06, cautions George Flaskerud, Crops Economist, NDSU Extension Service. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 224,700 MT

WINNIPEG - Jul 8/05 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 19,044,200 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 2,099,000 MT from the 21,143,200 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly Cotton Market Review

MEMPHIS - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest review of cotton market conditions in the United States, reviewing conditions through the week ending 6 8. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 8/05 - 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 - Jul 8/05 - 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


Canola Lifts Canadian Crush

WINNIPEG - Jul 8/05 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 60,812 metric tons (MT) of canola and 21,672 MT of soybeans during the week ending June 29. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Jul 8/05 - 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 - Jul 8/05 - 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 - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Disappointment Over G8 Outcomes

JOHANNESBURG - Jul 8/05 - IRIN -- Expectations that leaders of the world's richest nations meeting in Scotland this week would take far-reaching steps to eradicate poverty in Africa have not been met, with limited progress on debt relief, increased aidto the continent or the dismantling of unfair trade practices. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New Zealand Opens Beef Trade With Canada

OTTAWA — Jul 8/05 - SNS -- New Zealand has lifted all restrictions on beef trade with Canada, reports Canadian Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell, effective immediately. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India -- 2004-05 Crop Production Summary

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U.S. Onion Price and Value by State -- 2004

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Minor Decline in Processing Vegetable Area

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Vegetable processors have contracted 1.22 million acres to be planted to the 5 major vegetable crops (snap beans, sweet corn, cucumbers for pickles, green peas, and tomatoes), according to the latest USDA crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Fresh Vegetable Area by States -- 2005

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U.S. Pickling Cucumber Area by State -- 2005

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Little Chnage in U.S. Fresh Vegetable Area

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The prospective area for harvest of 11 selected fresh market vegetables during the summer quarter is forecast to be 305,400 acres, up less than 1% from last year, according to the latest USDA crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Green Peas for Processing Area by State -- 2005

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U.S. Snap Bean Area by State -- 2005

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U.S. Tomato for Processing Area by State -- 2005

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U.S. Onion Area Declines in 2005

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Onion growers expect to harvest 159,920 acres of onions in 2005, down 4% from comparable States last year, according to the latest USDA crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Small Gain in U.S. Strawberry Crop

WASHINGTON - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- Strawberry production in the U.S. is forecast at 21.7 million cwt, 1% above comparable States in 2004, according to the latest USDA crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Sweet Corn Area by State -- 2005

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U.S. Monthly Grower Onion Prices -- 2002-05

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CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


ND Farmers Can Use Quadris on Safflower

BISMARCK – Jul 8/05 - SNS -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a specific exemption for Quadris® Flowable Fungicide to control Alternaria leaf spot (Alternaria carthami and Alternaria alternata) on safflower s grown in North Dakota. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. National Weekly Rice Summary

LITTLE ROCK - Jul 11/05 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Fish Oil Alterntive to Growth Hormones for Pigs

WASHINGTON - Jul 11/05 - SNS -- USDA reseacrhers have concluded fish oil and other nutritional supplements could help boost immunity in piglets and possibly replace growth-promoting antibiotics traditionally given to the young animals. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Relatively Slow Start to Weekly Trade

CHICAGO - Jul 11/05 - SNS -- Trading on international agricultural commodity markets got off to a relatively slow start, though new of a Taiwanese wheat tender and vegetable oil purchases by Egypt were welcomed by traders. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S.-China Trade Related Memos Signed

BEIJING - Jul 11/05 - SNS -- The United States and China signed a memorandum of understanding, described by U.S/. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns as important steps to expanding U.S. sales of agricultural commodities to China. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bunge Buys Chinese Soy Plant

NEW YORK - Jul 11/05 - SNS -- Bunge Limited has agreed to buy a controlling interest in an integrated soybean crushing and refining plant in the port city of Rizhao, Shandong Province, China, from Sanwei Group Ltd. Sanwei will retain a minority interest in the newly created joint venture company. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 11/05 - 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 - Jul 11/05 - 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 - Jul 11/05 - 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


Scout for Herbicide Resistant Weeds

REGINA - Jul 11/05 - SNS -- Farmers should scout fields for signs of herbicide resistance in weeds and failure after spraying their fields, cautions Saskatchewan's Provincial Weed Control Specialist Clark Brenzil. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Researchers Develop Pollen Substitute

GUELPH - Jul 11/05 - SNS -- Researchers at the University of Guelph developed a natural pollen substitute, which is gaining widespread use. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Jul 11/05 - 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 - Jul 11/05 - 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 - Jul 11/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Saskatchewan Crops Developing Well

REGINA - Jul 11/05 - SNS -- Crops are advancing at a slightly better than average pace in Saskatchewan, judging from the last crop progress report from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Cuts 2% From Orange Estimate

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The U.S. all orange July 1 forecast for the 2004-05 season is 9.00 million tons, down 2% from the June 1 forecast and 30% below last season's final utilization of 12.9 million tons, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Little Change in U.S. Citrus Estimates

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- There was little change in the estimated size of this year's citrus crops in the United States, with the USDA lifting its grapefruit crop estimate, but lowering the U.S. lemon crop number. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Fruit and Nut Production Summary - July 12, 2005

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U.S. Crop Production Summary - July 12, 2005

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California Harvest 880 M Pounds Almonds

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The 2005 California almond crop is forecast at 880 million pounds, shelled basis, up 4% from the previous forecast but down 13% from the 2004 crop, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


California Grows 11% More Grapes

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- California's all grape production is forecast at 6.21 million tons, up 11% from last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Winter Wheat Head Counts - July 2005

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American Peach Harvest Down 5%

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The July 2005 forecast of U.S. peach production is 1.24 million tons, down 5% from 2004 and 2% below two years ago, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Apricot Harvest Hits Three Year Low

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The final forecast for the 2005 apricot crop is 90,160 tons, down 11% from last season's production and 8% below 2003, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Summer Potato Output Sinks 12%

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Production of summer potatoes in the United States is forecast at 16.2 million cwt (100 pound units), a 12% decrease from a year ago, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Fall Potato Area Dropped 7%

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Potato growers in the United States planted 970,400 acres of fall potatoes for 2005, down 7% from last year and 12% below 2003, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Smallest U.S. Potato Area Since 1866

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Potato growers across the United States have planted an estimated 1.11 million acres of potatoes in all four seasons this year, down 7% from last year and the lowest since 1866 when record keeping began, according to theUSDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hawaiian Papaya Utilization Up In June

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.54 million pounds for June, 14% higher than last month but 13% less than a year ago, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. Area in crop totaled 2,600 acres, up 4% from last month and 30% higher than June 2004. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Durum Wheat Crop Up 5%

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- U.S. Durum wheat production is forecast at 94.1 million bushels, up 5% from 2004, according to the latest USDA crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Wheat Production by Class - July 2005

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Barley Harvest May Slip 13% in U.S.

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- This year's barley crop in the United States is expected to reach 243 million bushels, 13% below 2004, according to the latest USDA crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Lowers Winter Wheat Estimate

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The estimated size of this year's winter harvest was lowered 1% for the United States, though the crop is still expected to be 2% above last year, according to the latest USDA crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Other Spring Wheat Output Rises 3%

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Spring wheat production other than durum in the United States is forecast at 589 million bushels, up 3% from 2004, according to the latest USDA crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sees 13% More Oats

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Oats production in the United States is forecast at 131 million bushels, 13% above last year's 116 million bushels, according to the latest USDA crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Tempo of Asian Business Improves

CHICAGO - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The pace of trading activity on international agricultural commodity markets picked up, helped by wheat sales to Taiwan and Korea and news South Korea will ship 500,000 metric tons (MT) of rice to the North as food aid. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Domestic Sorghum, Barley and Oats Supply-Use - July 200

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U.S. Domestic Sugar Supply Rises

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Projected U.S. sugar supply for 2005-06 is increased 145,000 short tons, raw value, from last month, due to higher beginning stocks and production, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Marginal Gains in U.S. Meat Output

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The total U.S. meat production forecasts for 2005 and 2006 are raised slightly to 87,535 million and 89,752 million pounds respectively, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Fractional Gain in U.S. Milk Price Outlook

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Milk production in 2005 and 2006 is forecast higher than last month as both the number of cows and milk per cow are raised, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Domestic Milk Supply-Use - July 2005

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World Cotton Harvest Increased

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- World cotton production for the 2005-06 season is now expected to reach 108.56 million 480 pound bales, up 2.3% from last month's forecast, but down almost 11 million bales from 2004-05, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 12/05 - 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

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Little Change in World Wheat Outlook

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Projected 2005-06 global wheat production is up fractionally from last month at 612.56 million metric tons (MT), use is nearly unchanged, trade is up, and stocks are down slightly, according to the latest report from theUSDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


World Rice Situation Tightens

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Projected global 2005-06 production, imports, and ending stocks are lowered from a month ago, while consumption and exports are raised, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Smaller World Coarse Grain Crop In View

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The global outlook for 2005-06 is for decreased coarse grains production, smaller beginning stocks, lower use, and a drop in ending stocks relative to last month, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Lifts Global Oilseed Crop Forecast

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Global oilseed production for 2005-06 is increased 1.7 million metric tons (MT) to 378.7 million MT, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 12/05 - 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 - Jul 12/05 - 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 - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Jul 12/05 - 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 Sets Wool, Mohair Price

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Noble Company Wins Linux Award

HONG KONG - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- A member company in the Noble group won the Industry-Based Grand Award of the 2005 Linux Business Awards here. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sets 2005 Peanut Loan Rates

WASHINGTON - Jul 12/05 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced individual 2005-crop loan rates for four types of peanuts, as required by the 2002 Farm Bill. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Good Undertone to Mid-Week Markets

CHICAGO - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets saw relatively modest trading activity at mid-week, though there was a good business undertone on account of expectations of wheat purchases by Pakistan and Tunisia. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bunge Buys Perdigao Assets

NEW YORK - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Bunge Alimentos has bought Perdigao's soybean crushing and oil refining unit in Marau, in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul; and entered agreements to license the Perdigao's brands for seven years as well as supply the company with soybean meal for the next seven years. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Fatty Acid Balance Prevents Bone Loss

WEST LAFAYETTE - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Researchers at Purdue University and the Indiana University School of Medicine have determined that maintaining a proper balance of dietary fats may ward off much of the bone loss associated with post-menopausal osteoporosis. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 13/05 - 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 - Jul 13/05 - 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 - Jul 13/05 - 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 - Jul 13/05 - 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


Record Manitoba Crop Insurance Payout

WINNIPEG - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation (MCIC) paid out a record amount of money to settle claims in 2004, sending insured farmers CDN $197.7 million to cover 13,600 claims, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk said. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Minnesota Confirms TB Infected Herd

ST. PAUL - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- The Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) and USDA confirmed a case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a Roseau County beef cattle herd. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mixed U.S. Broiler Hatchery Situation

WASHINGTON - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity in the United States Broiler managed a mixed performance over the seven days finishing July 9, 2005, judging from the latest USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Turkey Poult Placements by Month -- June 2005

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Mixed June for Turkey Hatchery

WASHINGTON - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity recorded a mixed performance in June, with fewer eggs in incubators as of July 1, but more poults placed, according to the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnamese Rice Little Changed

HANOI - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Vietnam's rice markets were mostly unchanged during the past week, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market, despite continued harvest progress and news of renewed export activity. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Indonesia Extends Rice Import Ban

WASHINGTON - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Indonesia extended its ban on rice imports until December 31, claiming the country has enough rice on hand to meet domestic needs. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Morocco Raises Import Duties

WASHINGTON - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Morocco increased import duties for wheat and durum for June and July, with the one on durum jumping to levels intended to prevent imports, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Thai Rice Markets Continue Slip

BANGKOK - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- The weakness of Thailand's currency versus the U.S. dollar and the willingness of exporters to adjust prices accordingly is making it hard for the country's rice market to stop declining, notes the U.S. agricultural attachein a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Israeli Tomato Output to Decline

WASHINGTON - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- Tomato production in Israel is expected to drop from 478,000 metric tons (MT) in 2004 to 413,000, with around 220,000 MT expected to be delivered to processing plants. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Biodiesel Not Adding to Spain's Grain Imports

WASHINGTON - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- European efforts to get member states to increase biofuel usage from around 2% to 5.75% by 2010 are unlikely to have much impact on grain imports by Spain and Portugal, cautions the U.S. agricultural attache for the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India Exports 509,000 MT Rice in April

WASHINGTON - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- India exported 509,000 metric tons (MT) of rice in April, including 81,000 MT basmati and 428,000 MT non-basmati, according to data collected by the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Monsoon Normal by End of June

WASHINGTON - Jul 13/05 - SNS -- By the end of June, monsoon rainfall in India was normal or above-normal in 22 of the 36 weather subdivisions, compared with ten during the previous week, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


World Tea Output Rises 2%

ROME - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- World tea production rose 2% to 3.2 million metric tons (MT) in 2004, according to FAO estimates prepared for the July 20 to 22 Intergovernmental Group on Tea meeting in Bali. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Kentucky Offers Agroterrorism Awareness Courses

LEXINGTON - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- Computer-based courses on agroterrorism have been developed by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), part of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health. . . . Continue or visitors click here


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Russia Exports 782,800 MT GRain in May

KIEV - Jul 14/05 - APK -- In May 2005 Russia exported about 782,800 MT of grain compared to 9,700 MT in May 2004. This is 12.5% down compared to April this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Russian Tropical Oil Imports Up in May

KIEV - Jul 14/05 - APK -- Tropical imports by Russia jumped 1.7 times from April to May, totalling 58,600 metric tons (MT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Corn and Wheat Trade Lifts Activity

CHICAGO - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remain slightly more active than during the starty of the month, helped by wheat business in Tunisia and Turkey. . . . Continue or visitors click here


World Rice Output Pegged at 409.9 MMT

WASHINGTON - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- Rice production is expected to reach 409.9 million metric tons (MT) around the world in 2005-06, up 2% from last year, according to the latest estimates developed by the USDA's Economic Research Service. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Border Closure Hurts U.S. Packers

OTTAWA - Jul 14/05 - SNS-- The U.S. based American Meat Institute told Ontario cattle feeders continued closure of the U.S. border to live cattle imports from Canada is costing the U.S packing industry jobs and could result in irreversible damage if Canada expands its industry and starts exporting meat to the United States and other international markets. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Lowers World Coarse Grain Forecast

WASHINGTON - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- Global coarse grain production is now expected to total 944 million metric tons (MT) in 2005-06, down 7 million from the USDA's Economic Research Service initial forecast. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Sink

WASHINGTON - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending July 6 slumped, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Rail Rates to Mexico Rise

WASHINGTON - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- The cost of transporting grain from the United States to Mexico by water ended up declining during the first quarter of 2005 even as rail costs rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 14/05 - 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 - Jul 14/05 - 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 - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Jul 14/05 - 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


Montana Cattle Import Injunction Reversed

WASHINGTON - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- A federal appeals court in Seattle has over-turned the injunction which prevented the USDA from allowing imports of live cattle from Canada to resume. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Opening Cattle Trade With Canada

WASHINGTON - Jul 14/05 - SNS -- The USDA is taking steps to immediately resume live cattle trade with Canada, said Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on news the U.S. 9th Circuit Court over-ruled a Montana court's injunction against the USDA's intendedopening of the border to imports earlier this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Dairy Product Markets Advance

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were uniformly stronger across the week finishing July 9, shows the current USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Jul 15. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Sheep Sales Lift Australian Auction Activity

SYDNEY - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd jumped during the past week on strong advances in the number of sheep and lambs sold. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Campbell to Build New Plant

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Campbell Soup Company will build an $80 million, 220,000-square-foot culinary campus in Everett, Washington for its premium refrigerated soup business. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chiquita Tweaks Fresh Express Management

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Chiquita Brands International, Inc. made a series of senior management changes at newly acquired Fresh Express. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Panama Port Facility to be Built

NEW YORK - Jul; 15/05 - SNS -- Four companies -- Grupo Melo, SA; Panavicola SA; ARCE Avicola SA; and Cargill Americas Inc. -- entered a joint venture agreement to build and operate a bulk discharge port facility near the city of Colon, Panama, at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal. The joint venture company will be known as Desarrollo Posicional, SA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Proposes Fee Hike

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking a fee increase for its Plant Variety Protection Office. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Potato Area Declines

OTTAWA - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Potato plantings in Canada have declined for the second year in a row, according to Statistics Canada, dropping from a recent peak of 185,200 hectares in 2003 to 175,300 last year and an estimated 159,400 hectares or 394,300acres this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Rogers Sugar Fund Distribution

TORONTO - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Rogers Sugar Income Fund authorized a monthly distribution of $0.0334 per trust unit. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Soybean Crush Reaches 3,651,955 MT in April

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Soybean crush in the United States during April totalled 3,651,955 metric tons (MT), according to the latest data available from the National Oilseed Processors Association. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly Business Closes on Quiet Note

CHICAGO - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- International agriculture commodity markets are closing out the week on a relatively quiet note, with little unexpected business reported over night. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Beware of Charity Scams

SYDNEY - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- People should never respond to anonymous requests for charitable contributions and never click on submission links contained in email messages, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Morocco Eliminates VAT on Barley

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Moroccan government will not collect its 7% Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-malting barley imports through December 2005. The 20% VAT on malting barley will remain in place. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mexico Sets Over-Quota Corn Tariff

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Mexico will impose a 1% tariff on over-quota corn imported from the United States through the end of the calendar year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mexican Poultry Industry Expanding

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Mexico's poultry industry should continue growing in the coming year as part of an ongoing trend toward vertical integration in the chicken industry, argues the U.S. agricultural attache for the country in a recent report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Produces 91,000 MT SUnoil in June

KIEV - Jul 15/05 - APK -- Crude sunflower oil production totalled 91,000 metric tons (MT) in June, down 8% from May production and 31% from June last year, according to the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly Cotton Market Review

MEMPHIS - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest review of cotton market conditions in the United States, reviewing conditions through the week ending 6 15. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 15/05 - 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


General Decline in Canadian Crush

WINNIPEG - Jul 15/05 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 59,258 metric tons (MT) of canola and 14,891 MT of soybeans during the week ending July 13. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - 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 - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Jul 15/05 - 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 - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 440,400 MT

WINNIPEG - Jul 15/05 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 19,491,600 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 2,172,600 MT from the 21,664,200 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Farm Expenses Rise 5.1% in 2004

WASHINGTON - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The cost of farming juimped 5.1% in the United States in 2004, with total expenditures reaching $210.7 billion, up from the revised 2003 total of $200.5 billion, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


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Average U.S. Farm Expenditures Livestock Farms -- 2004

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U.S. Farm Expenditures $1,000,000 Plus Farms -- 2004

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U.S. Farm Expenditures Plains Region -- 2004

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U.S. Farm Expenditures $50,000 Plus Farms -- 2004

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CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 15/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. National Weekly Rice Summary

LITTLE ROCK - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Niger's Food Crisis Worsening

ROME - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- The food crisis in Niger is worsening because of limited food supplies and steeply rising prices for local food staples, such as millet, FAO warned today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AWB 2005 Crop Pool Outlook Jumps

SYDNEY - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- The Australian wheat marketing board, AWB International, lifted its 2005-06 Estimated Pool Returns (EPR) up to AUD $5 per metric ton (MT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA to Buy Pineapple Juice

WASHINGTON - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- The USDA plans to buy up to 7.5 million pounds of canned pineapple juice for use in child nutrition and other domestic food assistance programs. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Week Opens on More Active Note

CHICAGO - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are starting the week with a higher level of activity than seen most of the past month, with South Korea buying feed wheat and soybean meal over the weekend and Syria announcing tenders to sell wheat and sugar. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 18/05 - 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 - Jul 18/05 - 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 - Jul 18/05 - 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


U.S. Milk Production by Month - June 2005

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Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Milk Production by State - June 2005

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U.S. Milk Output Rises in June

WASHINGTON - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- Milk production rose 5.4% in the 23 major producing states in June, reaching 13.7 billion pounds, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Wheat Protein Premiums May Hold

FARGO - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- Protein premiums in wheat may hold up fairly well through the fall shipping period, believes North Dakota State University Crops Economist George Flaskerud. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Corn Market Sees Sub 130 Bushel Yield

CHICAGO - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- Corn markets have started to take into account the potential for below normal yields in parts of the U.S. growing area, notes University of Illinois Extension Economist Darrel Good. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Flaxseed Export Quality June 2005

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Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Jul 18/05 - 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 - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


GCA Slams GM Canola Hysteria

SYDNEY - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- Negative reaction to the discovery of 0.01% genetically modified (GM) canola in an export consignment is unjustified hysteria in the view of Grains Council of Australia (GCA) President Murray Jones. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Eastern Manitoba Suffers More Rain

WINNIPEG - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- Crop conditions remain on the wet side in Manitoba, though conditions are significantly better in the western half of the growing than in the east, according to the latest crop progress report from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Saskatchewan Crop Condition to July 17, 2005

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Saskatchewan Crops Good to Excellent

REGINA - Jul 18/05 - SNS -- Crops are in good to excellent condition in Saskatchewan, with the province receiving the right mix of heat and moisture during the past week, judging from the latest crop progress report from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CPI Q2 Net Declines 10%

NEW YORK - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- Corn Products International, Inc. reported a net income of U.S. $26.5 million on sales of $646.9 million during the second quarter ending June 30, compared to a net of $29.5 million on sales of $615.5 million during the same three-month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Tyson Settles Producer Lawsuit

NEW YORK - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- Tyson Foods, Inc. settled a lawsuit stemming its decision in 2002 to restructure its live swine operations in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Heinz Buys Nancy's

NEW YORK - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- H.J. Heinz Company is buying privately-held Nancy's Specialty Foods, Inc. from affiliates of Kohlberg & Company, LLC. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Corn and Feed Wheat Lead Markets

CHICAGO - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remain more active, with South Korean buyers in the market for corn and feed wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Tyson Consolidating Operations in Two States

NEW YORK - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- Tyson Foods, Inc. will close its poultry processing plant in Bentonville, Arkansas and expand operations at Russellville, Arkansas and Forest, Mississippi. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chiquita Declares Dividend

NEW YORK - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- Chiquita Brands International, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the company’s outstanding shares of common stock. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Trehalose Approved in Canada

NEW YORK - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- Canada has approved trehalose for use as a nutritive sweetener in human food applications. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 19/05 - 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 - Jul 19/05 - 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 - Jul 19/05 - 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 - Jul 19/05 - 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 - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Jul 19/05 - 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


ACP Sugar Producers Concerns Legitimate

JOHANNESBURG - Jul 19/05 - IRIN -- The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) sugar producers have legitimate concerns over the compensatory aid being offered by the European Union (EU) after its proposal to cut sugar prices, suggests a new research paper. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sets Wool, Mohair Price

WASHINGTON - Jul 19/05 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India -- Kharif Seeding Progress to July 15

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Egyptian and Jordanian Demand Lifts Markets

CHICAGO - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remained relatively active through the middle of the week, helped by the sale of 265,000 metric tons (MT) of wheat to Egypt and 100,000 MT of feed barley to Jordan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Food Deficits in Horn of Africa

ADDIS ABABA - Jul 20/05 - IRIN -- At least 18 million people are facing serious food deficits in the greater Horn of Africa, with more half of them in Ethiopia, a famine early warning network said on Tuesday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Smaller South African Oilseed Crop

PRETORIA - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Summer oilseed production estimates were lowered in the latest crop report released by the South African Grain Information Service (SAGIS). . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Africa Lifts Corn Estimate

PRETORIA - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- South Africa's corn harvest will be larger than initially expected, according to the latest crop report released by the South African Grain Information Service (SAGIS). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agricore Sells Out Hybrid Brome

WINNIPEG - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Agricore United says it has sold out seed of AC Knowles Hybrid Brome, developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with over 20,000 acres planted to the dual purpose hay/pasture brome grass this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ADM Sterling Ethanol Agreement

NEW YORK - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Archer Daniels Midland Company and Sterling Ethanol, LLC have entered an ethanol marketing agreement which will see ADM market all ethanol produced at the Sterling, Colorado facility. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Jul 20/05 - 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 - Jul 20/05 - 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 - Jul 20/05 - 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 - Jul 20/05 - 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 - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CN Buying Back 6 Million Shares

MONTREAL - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- CN will try to buy back up to 16 million, or around 6% of the 275.4 million CN common shares issued and outstanding as of July 8. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CN Reports $416 Q2 Profit

MONTREAL - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- CN re[ported net income of CDN $416 million on revenue of $1,838 million during the three months ending June 30, compared to a net of $326 million on revenue of $1,665 million during the second quarter of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CN Declares Dividend

MONTREAL - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- CN has approved a third-quarter 2005 dividend of CDN $0.25 per common share. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cote Leaves Rogers and Lantic Sugar

TORONTO - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Pierre G. Cote has resigned as President, CEO and Director of Lantic Sugar Limited and Rogers Sugar Ltd. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Broiler Hatchery Down on Year

WASHINGTON - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity in the United States Broiler was down from last year during the week closing July 16, 2005, but managed a mixed performance on the week, reveals today's USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnamese Rice Mostly Unchanged

HANOI - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Vietnam's rice markets were little unchanged during the past week, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Improved Monsoon Coverage in India

WASHINGTON - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- The rainfall situation in India showed consistent improvement the past three weeks, though it has remained below normal in Gujarat, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Thai Rice Markets Steady Last Week

BANGKOK - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Rice prices managed to increase last week, though those gains have been given back in recent days, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Montana Court Delays Canadian Beef Hearing

WASHINGTON - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- District court judge Richard Cebull has indefinitely postponed a scheduled July 27 hearing on a request for a permanent injunction against imports of Canadian beef by the R-CALF, a protectionist American cattlemen's group. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Poultry Expansion Lags EU Demand

WASHINGTON - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- The growth in production of poultry meat in the European Union is lagging the growth in demand, creating room for increased imports, especially from South America, believes the U.S. agricultural attache for the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Net Decline in European Cattle Herd

WASHINGTON - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Decreases in the size of the European dairy herd are offsetting gains in beef cattle, with the result the total cattle numbers are declining, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada Cancels Feeder Calf Set-Aside

OTTAWA - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- The resumption of live cattle exports to the United States will allow the Canadian government to cancel its Feeder Calf Set-aside Program effective immediately. . . . Continue or visitors click here


EU Pig Production Bottoming

WASHINGTON - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- The reduction in European pig production is expected to come to a halt this year, with industry participants expecting to see expansion in 2006, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cargill To Market Soybean Wax Technology

NEW YORK - Jul 20/05 - SNS -- Cargill Inc has negotiated an exclusive agreement with the Indiana Soybean Board (ISB) to market and distribute candle patent technology owned by ISB. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Large Hail Storm Crossed Saskatchewan

SASKATOON - Jul 21/05 - SNS -- A major hail storm caused significant damage on July 16, cutting a path from the Alberta border in the Richmound area of southwestern Saskatchewan all the way to Wilcox, south of Regina. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Asian Buying Keeps Ag Markets Busy

CHICAGO - Jul 21/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remain relatively active in the face of ongoing buying by Asian importers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


European Dairy Market Summary

MADISON - Jul 21/05 - 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


Danone Profits Slide

NEW YORK - Jul 21/05 - SNS -- Groupe Danone reported net income of EUR 347 million on sales of EUR 6,437 million for the first half of the current fiscal year, compared to a net income of EUR 547 on sales of EUR 6,257 million last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Oceania Dairy Market Overview

MADISON - Jul 21/05 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Canola Crush Continues Decline

OTTAWA - Jul 21/05 - SNS -- Canola crushing activity continued its recent decline into June, according to Statistics Canada's monthly survey of crushing plants. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hershey Reports 34% Plunge in Net Income

NEW YORK - Jul 21/05 - SNS -- The Hershey Company reported net income of U.S. $97.361 million on sales of $988.447 million during the quarter ending July 4, compared to a net of $147.217 million on sales of $893.688 million during the second quarter ofthe previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Monsanto Complete Share Repurchase

NEW YORK - Jul 21/05 - SNS -- Monsanto Company says it completed its $500 million share repurchase program a year ahead of the authorized expiration period. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 21/05 - 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 - Jul 21/05 - 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 - Jul 21/05 - 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 - Jul 21/05 - 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 - Jul 21/05 - 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 - Jul 21/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Slip

WASHINGTON - Jul 21/05 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending July 6 slipped, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Jul 21/05 - 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


Canada -- Canola Export Quality Summary

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Dairy Product Markets Generally Firmer

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were mainly stronger for the week finishing July 16, according to this USDA update on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India -- Spice Export Summary

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USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Jul 22. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Cattle Auction Activity Jumps

SYDNEY - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd dropped during the past week as strong advances in the number of cattle sold were swamped by declines in sheep and lambs. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Calf Slaughter by State - June 2005

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Record Red Meat Output in June

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Red meat production reached a record 3.96 billion pounds for June, up 1% from the 3.93 billion pounds produced in June 2004, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Sheep and Lamb Slaughter by State - June 2005

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U.S. Red Meat Production by State - June 2005

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U.S. Cattle Slaughter by State - June 2005

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U.S. Livestock Slaughter Summary - June 2005

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U.S. Hog Slaughter by State - June 2005

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Markets Slow at Week's End

CHICAGO - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are closing out the week on a somewhat quiet note, though markets are still assessing the impact of China's decision to uncouple the value of the Yuan from the U.S. dollar; whichsome analysts believe will make it hard for China to export grain, while increasing its capacity to buy meal and other products. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Farmers Named to Saskatchewan Hall of Fame

SASKATOON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Saskatchewan's Agricultural Hall of Fame (SAHF) will induct six individuals on July 31: Carl Vissing Block, Abigail DeLury, Glendon William Hass, Neil Jahnke, Henry Martynse and John Carman Willmott. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - 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 - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Little Change in Canadian Crush

WINNIPEG - Jul 22/05 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 53,214 metric tons (MT) of canola and 18,967 MT of soybeans during the week ending July 20. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Jul 22/05 - 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 - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 443,700 MT

WINNIPEG - Jul 22/05 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 19,935,300 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 2,087,300 MT from the 22,022,600 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Licenses Several Plant Varieties

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The USDA issued certificates of protection to developers of twenty-five new varieties of seed-reproduced and tuber-propagated plants. They include bluegrass, celery, cotton, lettuce, peanut, ryegrass, and soybean. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Raises Grading Fees

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The USADA will increase fees for certain grading services for eggs, poultry and rabbits, effective Sept. 25. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA to Buy Canned Peaches

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The USDA will buy up to 68 million pounds of canned clingstone peaches, canned mixed fruit and canned Fay Elberta freestone peaches to be donated to child nutrition and other domestic food assistance programs. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Egg Output Rises 1% in June

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Egg production rose 1% in the United States in June, ttoalling 7.34 billion, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cattle on Feed Placements by State -- July 1, 2005

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U.S. Broiler Type Production Summary - June 2005

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U.S. Layers and Eggs Produced by Type - June 2005

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USDA -- Indexes of Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Eggs Production by Type - June 2005

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U.S. Cattle on Feed by State -- July 1, 2005

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U.S. Cattle on Feed Placements by Weight -- July 1, 2005

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U.S. Cattle on Feed Usage by State -- July 1, 2005

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USDA -- Indexes of Prices Paid by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Egg Type Production Summary - June 2005

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U.S. Hatchery Production Summary - June 2005

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U.S. Layers and Eggs Produced by State - June 2005

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Sheep and Lamb Inventory Up in U.S.

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The number of sheep and lambs on hand in the United States as of July 1 rose 2% above year earlier levels to 7.80 million head, according to the latest USDA review of the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cattle on Feed Usage by Class -- July 1, 2005

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U.S. Cattle on Feed Increase

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The USDA reported a 3% increase in the number of cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cattle Inventory Advances 1%

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Cattle inventory inched up 1% from last year to 104.5 million head as of July 1, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Barley Farmer Marketings by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Oats Farmer Marketings by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Corn Farmer Marketings by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Average Grower Bids for Canola -- 2004

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U.S. Wheat Farmer Marketings by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Average Onion Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Cattle & Calf Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Average Orange Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Honey Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Feed Barley Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Peanut Farmer Marketings by Month -- 2004

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U.S. CottonFarmer Marketings by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Average Cherry Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Average Potato Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Sheep, Lamb Goat Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Oat Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Durum Wheat Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Malting Barley Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Winter Wheat Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Sorghum Farmer Marketings by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Average Hay Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Average Citrus Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Oil Sunflower Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Average Wheat Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Soybean Farmer Marketings by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Spring Wheat Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Flaxseed Farmer Marketings by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Potato Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Average Berry Prices Received by Farmers -- 2004

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U.S. Tomato Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Tangelo, Temple Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Onions Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Manufactured Milk Prices by Month -- 2004

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Frozen Poultry Supplies Rise 5%

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Total frozen poultry supplies at the end of June were up 5% from the previous month, but down 13% from last year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Feed Prices Paid -- 2004

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U.S. Lemon Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. All Eggs Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Feed Price Ratio by Month -- 2004

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Fresh and Frozen Fruit Inventories Decline

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Inventories of frozen fruit were down 7% from year earlier levels at the end of May, and up 11% from month earlier levels, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Prices Paid for Farm Chemicals -- 2004

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U.S. Lamb Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. All Milk Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Market Eggs Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Grapefruit Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Fresh Grape Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Sows Prices by Month -- 2004

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Frozen Meat Stocks Inch Upward

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Total red meat supplies in freezers inched up in June to 850.6 million pounds. By contrast, this is up 7% from the previous year, notes the USDA in its latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Fluid Milk Prices by Month -- 2004

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U.S. Prices Paid for Feeder Pigs -- 2004

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U.S. Oranges Prices by Month -- 2004

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Small Gain in Dairy Product Inventories

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Stocks of dairy products rose in June, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Barrows and Gilts Prices by Month -- 2004

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2% Gain in Frozen Vegetables

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Frozen vegetable supplies rose 2% during June to finish the month at almost 1,518 million pounds, up 8% from the previous year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Prices Paid for Chicks and Poults -- 2004

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Nuts in Cold Storage Decline

WASHINGTON - Jul 22/05 - SNS -- Supplies of edible nuts in cold storage in the United States were down at the end of June when compared to year and month earlier levels, judging from the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pilgrim's Pride Profits Widen

NEW YORK - Jul 25/05 - SNS -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation reported net income of $85.4 million on sales of $1,440 million for the third quarter ending July 2, compared to net income of just $9.8 million on sales of $1,448 million during the same three-month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Kellogg Dividend Declared

NEW YORK - Jul 25/05 - SNS -- Kellogg Company declared a dividend of $.2775 per share on the common stock of the Company. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Quiet Start to Week

CHICAGO - Jul 25/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are off to a relatively slow start this week, with attention focussed on events which were already underway the previous week. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 25/05 - 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 - Jul 25/05 - 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 - Jul 25/05 - 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 - Jul 25/05 - 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 - Jul 25/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Manage Drought in Rainy Years

REGINA - Jul 25/05 - SNS -- Agricultural producers in Saskatchewan should use wet years to prepare fields for dry ones, cautions Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food Rangeland and Forage Agrologist Dale Weisbrot. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Jul 25/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Manitoba Experiences Drier Week

WINNIPEG - Jul 25/05 - SNS -- Manitoba experienced one of its driest weeks since April, allowing soil in parts of the province to start drying out and growers in other areas were able to get into fields to deal with the devastation left by weeks of excess moisture. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Monsanto Offers Notes

NEW YORK - Jul 25/05 - SNS -- Monsanto Company is offering to exchange a new series of Senior Notes due 2025 for up to $400 million of its outstanding $800 million 7 3/8 percent Senior Notes due 2012, which were issued in 2002. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Saskatchewan Crop Condition to July 24, 2005

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Warm, Dry Weather Pushes Saskatchewan Crops

REGINA - Jul 25/05 - SNS -- Crop development was again pushed forward by a week of warm and dry weather, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's weekly crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


SWP Offers Minor Shareholder Program

TORONTO - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. is working on a program to bring the holdings of minor shareholders to at least 100 shares or to sell their holdings. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Senior Changes Slated for Hormel

NEW YORK - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Hormel Foods Corporation said James A. Jorgenson, senior vice president, staff services, and Dr. Forrest D. Dryden, vice president, research and development, will retire at the end of the year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Modest Improvement in Activity

CHICAGO - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets showed a modest improvement in activity with Syria confirming the sale of 55,000 metric tons (MT) of wheat and Korean and Japan announcing wheat tenders for through Thursday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


BNSF Freight Revenue Soars

NEW YORK - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) reported a 15% increase in second quarter freight revenues to a quarterly record of $3.04 billion compared with 2004 second-quarter freight revenues of $2.64 billion. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Jul 26/05 - 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 - Jul 26/05 - 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 - Jul 26/05 - 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 - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sets Wool, Mohair Price

WASHINGTON - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Thai Rice Markets Advance Last Week

BANGKOK - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Ex[port asking prices continued to advance last week in Thailand, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnam Missing Cotton Targets

WASHINGTON - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Government production targets for cotton will not be met in Vietnam this year, says the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Marginal Increase in Egyptian Wheat Demand

WASHINGTON - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Wheat purchases by Egypt are up marginally from 2003-04, but the U.S. market share is down significantly, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


French Fry Use Rising in China

WASHINGTON - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- French fry usage in China is experiencing a burst in growth on account of rising disposable incomes and increased numbers of western style fast food outlets, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Israel Grows 180,000 MT Wheat

WASHINGTON - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Israel is looking for a substantial recovery in wheat production from last year to around 180,000 metric tons (MT), according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hershey Buying Scharffen Berger

NEW YORK - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- The Hershey Company has agreed to buy Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc., a premium dark chocolate maker based in Berkeley, California. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Glyphosate Resistance Case Investigated

NEW YORK - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Monsanto and the University of Georgia are looking into a probable case of glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth (Palmer pigweed) at specific sites in central Georgia. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Land O'Lakes Profits Increase

NEW YORK - Jul 26/05 - SNS -- Land O'Lakes, Inc. reported net income of U.S. $25.847 million on sales of $1,802 million during the second quarter ending June 30, compared to a net of $16.7 million on sales of $1,993 million last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 26/05 - 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


Noble Announces Management Changes

HONG KONG - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- Noble Group Limited announced senior management changes in its grains division. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Poultry Placements Rise in June

OTTAWA - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- Placements of hatchery chicks onto farms were estimated at 56.5 million birds in June, up 6.2% from June 2004, according to Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Busier Wednesday on Commodity Markets

CHICAGO - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were somewhat busier at mid-week, with the Philippine government confirming the purchase of 150,000 metric tons (MT) of Vietnamese rice; while buyers in Japan and Korea bought wheat and barley. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Goderich Elevator Dividend

TORONTO - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- Goderich Elevators Limited declared a special dividend of $5.00 per share on the outstanding common shares of the company. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CGC Appoints New Prairie Director

WINNIPEG - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) appointed Sandy HayGlass as regional director, Prairie region. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CNH Global Q2 Profits Increase

NEW YORK - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- CNH Global N.V. reported a net income of U.S. $114 million on revenue of $3,571 million during the second quarter ending June 30, compared to a net of $83 million on revenue of $3,398 million during the same three month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 27/05 - 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 - Jul 27/05 - 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 - Jul 27/05 - 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 - Jul 27/05 - 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 - Jul 27/05 - 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 - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Designate Ag Disaster Counties

WASHINGTON - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- The USDA designated counties in Texas, California and Minnesota as primary agricultural disaster areas, making certain farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers in the counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mixed U.S. Broiler Hatchery Situation

WASHINGTON - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity in the United States Broiler managed a mixed performance for the seven days finishing July 23, 2005, reveals today's USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ADM Derivatives Inc. Created

NEW YORK - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- ADM Investor Services, Inc. (ADMIS) is launching ADM Derivatives, Inc. to offer foreign exchange services to institutional and retail clients through its Global Foreign Exchange department. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Kellogg Profits Advance

NEW YORK - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- Kellogg Company reported net earnings of U.S. $259 million on sales of $2,587.2 million during the second quarter ending July 2, compared a net of $237.4 million on sales of $2,387.3 million last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Suspects Another Case of BSE

WASHINGTON - Jul 27/05 - SNS -- The USDA suspects it may have discovered another case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a 12-year old cow, which was probably born in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Meat Supplies Inch Up

OTTAWA - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- July started with 92,191 metric tons (MT) of meat in cold storage in Canada, up 1% from 91,233 MT in May and up 26% from 72,892 MT in July 2004, according to the latest Statistics Canada report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Designates Ag Disaster Counties in Illinois

WASHINGTON 0 Jul 28/05 - SNS -- The USDA designated numerous counties in Illinois as primary agricultural disaster areas. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AWB Institutes Reforms

SYDNEY - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- The Australian wheat marketing board, AWB International Limited (AWBI), will institute further reforms suggested by the 2005 Wheat Marketing Review, said board chairman Brendan Stewart. . . . Continue or visitors click here


965 MMT Coarse Grain Crop Seen

LONDON - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- World coarse grain production is expected to be 3 million metric tons (MT) more than previously thought, with the International Grains Council (IGC) raising its 2005-06 production forecast to 965 million, down 44 million MT from 2004-05. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Regular Japanese Buying Main News

CHICAGO - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets adopted a more subdued tone, judging from the level of overnight trading activity, with Japan's regular weekly wheat import tender providing the most important demand news. . . . Continue or visitors click here


IGC Sees Larger 2005 Wheat Harvest

LONDON - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- The International Grains Council (IGC) boosted its 2005-06 forecast wheat production 4 million metric tons (MT) to 608 million, for a 16 million MT decrease from 2004-05, but still likely to be the second largest crop on record. . . . Continue or visitors click here


John Deere Invests in Wind Energy

NEW YORK - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- Deere & Company made equity investments in several wind energy projects in the rural U.S. and has created a business unit to provide project development, debt financing and other services to those interested in harvesting the wind. Deere also said it has no plans to manufacture wind turbines. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Tate & Lyle Plant Expansion

NEW YORK - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- Tate & Lyle PLC will spend around U.S. $75 million expanding its Loudon, Tennessee, facility. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bunge Reports Minor Hike in Profits

NEW YORK - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- Bunge Limited reported a net income of U.S. $113 million on net sales of $5,872 million during the second quarter ending June 30, compared to income of $112 million on sales of $6,657 million during the same three month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 28/05 - 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 - Jul 28/05 - 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 - Jul 28/05 - 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 - Jul 28/05 - 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 - Jul 28/05 - 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 - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Jul 28/05 - 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


France's Walnut Harvest in Doubt

WASHINGTON - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- Severe drought conditions in France's walnut producing regions could again result in a short crop, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pilgrim's Pride Dividend

NEW YORK - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- The North American poultry producer, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, declared a quarterly dividend of 1 1/2 cents per share. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Lowers Durum Outlooks

WINNIPEG - Jul 28/05 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) reduced projected returns for durum wheat and malting barley sold by farmers in both the 2004-05 and 2005-06 marketing year, but increased forecast returns for some grades of milling wheat and feed barley. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Dairy Product Markets Mainly Higher

WASHINGTON - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were mostly up during the week ending July 23, reveals this USDA sector report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Jul 29. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Auction Activity Jumps

SYDNEY - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd jumped during the past week on advances in the number of cattle, sheep and lambs sold. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India Releases August Sugar Quota

NEW DELHI - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Indian government released 1.1 million metric tons (MT) of sugar as quota for indigenous free sale for the month of August, 2005. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Young Chicken Slaughter Summary - June 2005

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Solid Increase in U.S. Poultry Slaughter

WASHINGTON - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- Poultry certified wholesome during June 2005 (ready-to-cook weight) totaled 3.61 billion pounds, up 5% from the amount certified in June 2004, according to the USDA. Updated totals for May 2005 show that 3.54 billion pounds were certified. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Week Ends on Busier Note

CHICAGO - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The week is ending with a relatively good level of activity on international agricultural commodity markets. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 332,800 MT

WINNIPEG - Jul 29/05 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 20,274,900 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 2,177,200 MT from the 22,452,100 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ADM Profits Top $1 Billion

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- Archer Daniels Midland reported net earnings of U.S. $195.5 million on income of $9,432.7 million during the fourth quarter ending June 30, compared to a net loss of $103.1 million on income of $9,686 million during the same three month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cyclical Cattle Expansion Underway

FARGO - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- A cyclical expansion of the U.S. cattle herd is now underway, argues Tim Petry, Livestock Marketing Economist with North Dakota State University Extension Service. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Crush Advances

WINNIPEG - Jul 29/05 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 56,633 metric tons (MT) of canola and 34,791 MT of soybeans during the week ending July 27. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Jul 29/05 - 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 - Jul 29/05 - 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 - Jul 29/05 - 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 - Jul 29/05 - 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 - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vancouver Terminal Sale Delayed

WINNIPEG - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The closing date for the sale of the former United Grain Growers Limited terminal elevator in Vancouver, British Columbia to Terminal One Vancouver Ltd. by Agricore United has been delayed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Grain and Oilseed Grower Prices - July 2005

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U.S. Dairy Grower Bids - July 2005

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U.S. Production of Shelled Peanuts - June 30, 2005

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U.S. Poultry Grower Bids - July 2005

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U.S. Runner Peanuts Used in Food Products - June 2005

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U.S. Livestock Grower Bids - July 2005

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U.S. Fresh Fruit Grower Prices - July 2005

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U.S. Farmers See Prices Received Slip

WASHINGTON - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The preliminary All Farm Products Index of Prices Received by Farmers in July, at 119, based on 1990-92=100, decreased 1 point (0.8%) from June, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Feed Price Rations - July 2005

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Cost of Farming Ahead of Commodity Returns

WASHINGTON - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The July Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW) is 140% of the 1990-92 average, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Peanuts Used in Food Products - June 2005

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U.S. Peanuts Crushed - June 2005

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U.S. Milled Peanut Usage - June 2005

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U.S. Feeder Livestock Prices - July 2005

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Peanuts Stocks Jump in U.S.

WASHINGTON - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The USDA reported a solid increase in the quantity of peanuts on hand in commercial storage as of June 30, pegging them at 1.66 billion pounds of equivalent farmer stock, compared with 1.41 billion pounds last year. Thistotal includes 780 million pounds of actual farmer stock. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cattle Grower Bids - July 2005

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CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Soybeans Finish Volatile Week

CHATHAM - Jul 29/05 - SNS -- July is closed with considerable market variability as long anticipated rains occurred over some major soybean producing areas in the American mid-west, reports Mike Bakker, Policy Analyst with the Ontario Soybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here



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