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Agricultural market news for Mar 2006


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 1 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sets March Lending Rates

WASHINGTON - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation boosted interest rates which need to be paid on commodity loans it has disbursed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Russian Sugar Imports Rising

KIEV - Mar 1/06 - APK -- Russian raw sugar imports may increase as rising domestic prices make the refining of raws profitable, local analysts say. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Grain Millers Canada Donates to Oat Research

SASKATOON - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Grain Millers Canada of Yorkton is contributing CDN $15,000 toward the University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre (CDC) to support future development and youth training in Saskatchewan's oat industry. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bird Flu Worries Temper Grains Markets

CHICAGO - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Trading interest on world agriculture commodity markets remains slight against ongoing worries about the impact fresh cases of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza will have on demand for poultry and the grain needed to grow it. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Goderich Buys Parts of GS Dunn

TORONTO - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Goderich Elevators Limited will buy certain assets of G.S. Dunn & Co. Limited, a dry mustard miller and global supplier of dry mustard products located in Hamilton, Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Monsanto Buys Two Seed Companies

NEW YORK - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Monsanto Company's American Seeds, Inc. subsidiary bought Gold Country Seed, Inc., based in Hutchinson, Minn., and Heritage Seeds, based in Rensselaer, Ind. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Fresh Del Mont Posts Q4 Loss

NEW YORK - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reported an after tax loss of U.S. $3.5 million on sales of $757.9 million during the fourth quarter ending December 30, compared to an after tax profit of $19.1 million on sales of $818.2 million during the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pioneer Research Center in South Dakota

NEW YORK - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- DuPont subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. will open a new Research Center in Brookings, South Dakota this spring to expand work on creating new corn inbreds and commercial hybrids. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Designates Ag Disaster Counties

WASHINGTON - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- The USDA designated counties in Texas and Virginia as primary natural disaster areas, making all qualified farm operators eligible for low-interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Thai Rice Markets Slip

BANGKOK - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Light demand contributed to minor declines in most classes of rice in Thailand, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnam Rice Market Eases

HANOI - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Weak demand and harvest selling pressure from growers is pushing rice markets lower in Vietnam, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Malaysian Palm Oil Output Drops

WASHINGTON - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Crude palm oil (CPO) production declined by 12.9% to 937,000 metric tons (MT) in January 2006, according to data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Japan's Pork Demand Holding Up

WASHINGTON - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Japanese demand for pork is expected to remain relatively strong across much of 2006, because of negative consumer attitudes toward beef stemming from the second ban on imports of U.S. product, suggests the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Smaller Cotton harvest in India

WASHINGTON - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- India's cotton harvest is expected to slip in 2005-06 to around 23.5 million 170 kilogram bales, believes the U.S, agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Beef Image in Japan Tarnished

WASHINGTON - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- The latest halt to imports of American beef by the Japanese government has seriously hurt the U.S. industry's image, reports the U,S, agricultural attache for Japan. . . . Continue or visitors click here


European Rapeseed Crop Trending Up

WASHINGTON - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Last year's rapeseed crop established a new record for the European Union as part of a clear trend toward increased use of higher yielding rapeseed and sunflower hybrids, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here


WCE Trading Volume Trending Up

WINNIPEG - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- The Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) has managed nine consecutive year over year increases in trading volume. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Eliminates Canadian Wheat Tariff

WINNIPEG - Mar 1/06 - SNS -- Import duties on Canadian wheat have been fully eliminated following a February 24 order by U.S. Customs headquarters in Washington, D.C. notified all American ports of entry that imports of Canadian hard red spring wheat are no longer subject to any duties. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 2 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agricore Sells Feed Mill

WINNIPEG - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Agricore United sold its Unifeed Armstrong feed mill and related working capital to a subsidiary of Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc. with an expected closing date of March 17, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here


European Dairy Market Summary

MADISON - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Dairy market conditions in western and eastern Europe were reviewed in the latest report on the sector released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Oceania Dairy Market Overview

MADISON - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Low Level of Activity on Agriculture Market

CHICAGO - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets are maintaining a relatively low level of activity as they enter the last half of weekly trading. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Kraft Buys Back Shares

NEW YORK - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Kraft Foods Inc. will spend up to $2.0 billion to repurchase its Class A common stock. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bees Boost Canola Yields

SYDNEY - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Australian researchers say using bees to pollinate canola fields can increase seed yields and oil content 20%. . . . Continue or visitors click here


No Bumper Wheat Crop in Texas

WASHINGTON - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Drought could prevent farmers in Texas from harvesting between 30% and 40% of this year's wheat crop, says Dr. Brent Bean, Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist in Amarillo, and yields on surviving crops will be well below normal unless there is a dramatic reversal of moisture fortunes in the next couple of months. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Southern Cotton Output Down 13%

WASHINGTON - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Cotton production in the southern hemisphere is expected to drop 13% across 2005-06 to 2.3 million metric tons (MT), according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


SWP Shuffles Board

REGINA - Mar 2/06 - SNS - The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. (SWP said Gary Colter has retired as a member of the company's board of directors effective March 15, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Down

WASHINGTON - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending February 22 fell, 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 - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Mar and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Desiganytes Ag Disaster Counties

WASHINGTON - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- The USDA designated counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas, making all qualified farm operators eligible for low-interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). . . . Continue or visitors click here


MFB Wants Secure Access to Foreign Farm Labor

LANSING - Mar 2/06 - MFB -- Who will pick the fruit? Who's going to milk the cows? Will Americans accept foreign-grown produce? . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Designates More Ag Disaster Counties

WASHINGTON - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- The USDA designated counties in Kansas, Montana and New York as primary natural disaster areas, making all qualified farm operators eligible for low-interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Allowing Indian Mango Imports

WASHINGTON - Mar 2/06 - SNS -- The United States will not allow mangoes to be imported from India now that "long-standing issues regarding potential pests and diseases" have been resolved. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 3 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Mar 3. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Livestock Auction Action Jumps

SYDNEY - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd jumped during the past week as massive gains in sheep offerings swamped declining cattle sales. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 569,800 MT

WINNIPEG - Mar 3/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 14,314,800 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 2,173,200 MT from the 12,141,600 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Week Ending on Quiet Note

CHICAGO - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets are finishing the week on a relatively quiet note, with little fresh business reported. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Calf Slaughter Inspected - 2005 Annual

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Europe Approves Sugar Cut

BRUSSELS - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- European Union governments today agreed on a Commission proposal for a one-year cut of 2.5 million metric tons (MT) or 13.6% in sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup production. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Hog Slaughter Weight by Month - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Livestock Slaughter by Type - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Cattle Average Slaughter Weight by Month - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Hog Average Live Weight by Month - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Slaughter by Species - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Sheep and Lamb Avrage Live Weight by Month - 2005 Annua

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U.S. Cattle Slaughter by Month - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Cattle Slaughter Inspected - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Sheep and Lamb Slaughter Weight by Month - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Hog Slaughter by Month - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Hog Slaughter Inspected - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Red Meat Output Up in 2005

WASHINGTON - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Red meat production for the United States totaled 45.8 billion pounds in 2005, slightly higher than the previous year, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Calf Slaughter by Month - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Cattle Slaughter Weight by Month - 2005 Annual

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U.S. Red Meat Output by State - 2005 Annual

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Europe Approves Herculex Trait

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The European Commission approved grain corn with the Herculex I Insect Protection trait (known as 1507 within the regulatory system) for all food uses, reports DuPont subsidiary Pioneer Hi- . . . Continue or visitors click here


Sweden Confirms First Case of BSE

BRUSSELS - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Sweden reported its first case of BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) following tests carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory (CRL) in Weybridge (UK) on samples from a Swedish cow. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Crush Slips

WINNIPEG - Mar 3/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 70,366 metric tons (MT) of canola and 28,021 of soybeans during the week ending March 1. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cheese Production Summary - Jan 2006

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Dairy Product Output Starts Slow

WASHINGTON - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Dairy product output opened 2006 above year earlier levels, but down from December, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Sour Cream Production Summary - Jan 2006

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U.S. Hard Ice Cream Production by State - Jan 2006

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U.S. Canned Milk Production by State - Jan 2006

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CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Positive Pressure on Soybeans

CHATHAM - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- There was positive pressure on soybean markets during the past week from a lack of producers selling and heavy fund buying, says Mike Bakker, Policy Analyst, Ontario Soybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Uzbek Lint Output 1.2 MMT

WASHINGTON - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Cotton production is Uzbekistan will end up around 1.2 million metric tons (MT) across the 2005-06 season, on account of lower than expected yields, according to the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Taiwan Allocates Rice Import Quota

WASHINGTON - Mar 3/06 - SNS -- Earlier this week, Taiwan allocated its second tranche of 20,652 metric tons (MT) of the 2006 private sector rice quota, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 6 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. National Weekly Rice Summary

LITTLE ROCK - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India -- Protein Meal Export Summary

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Australian Meat Output Down in January

SYDNEY - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- Decreased cattle slaughter activity in Australia in January resulted in a drop in meat output in the country, even though a gain in sheep slaughter activity resulted in an increase in the total number of animals processes, according to the latest data available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Iraq Finally Confirms Wheat Purchases

CHICAGO - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets started the week with some resolution of the ongoing wheat import negotiations by Iraq. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Kaystar Renamed Pannar

NEW YORK - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- The Pannar Group has completed the transition it began when it acquired Kaystar Seed in 2001, with the renaming of Kaystar Seed as Pannar Seed, Inc. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Minnesota Approves Soybean Check-Off

ST. PAUL - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- Soybean growers in Minnesota soybean approved a proposal to reactivate a state check-off in the event their national check-off program is discontinued. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Sorghum Benefits From Ethanol

SYDNEY - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- Australia's sorghum industry could be a big beneficiary of the country's fledgling grain ethanol industry, believes Peter Reading, managing director of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Poland Confirms H5 in Migratory Birds

BRUSSELS - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- Poland confirmed two swans died of the high pathogenic avian influenza virus H5 in the city of Torun, north-west of Warsaw. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Canola Export Quality Summary - Jan 2006

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European Sugar Cut Approved

BRUSSELS - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- European Union member countries approved the new sugar production regime, which will force them to cut sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup production 2.5 million metric tons (MT) in 2006-07. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 6/06 - 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 - Mar 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 7 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agriculture Commodity Markets Busier

CHICAGO - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were busier overnight with sales of corn, wheat and rice confirmed to Pacific Rim buyers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ConAgra Names Bolles Exec-VP Research

NEW YORK - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- ConAgra Foods named Al Bolles its new executive vice president, Research & Development and Quality. . . . Continue or visitors click here


WCE Ready for Dual Marketing

WINNIPEG - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- The Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) is ready for the moment dual marketing of export wheat and barley is allowed in Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Malaysian Allows U.S. Beef Imports

WINNIPEG - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- Malaysia has approved a resumption in imports of beef from the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ontario Farm Subsidy Too Small

OTTAWA - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- Ontario farmers are upset with the latest subsidy they will receive from the federal and provincial governments, saying it amounts to just CDN $16 per acre, when their losses are closer to $102. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 7/06 - 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 - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Eggs Use By Food Manufacturers Rises

WASHINGTON - Mar 7/06 - SNS -- Food manufacturers in the United States increased the quantity of eggs used in January, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 8 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Unsold Indian Sugar Converted to Levy Sugar

NEW DELHI - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- India's Directorate of Sugar has ordered conversion of 29,427 metric tons (MT) of unsold non-levy free sale sugar of 22 sugar mills of Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal into compulsory levy sugar. . . . Continue or visitors click here


DU Allows British Beef Movement

BRUSSELS - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- The European Union will allow member states to import British beef, ending a 10-year export ban imposed during the 1990s mad cow crisis. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Farm Returns Sink in December

OTTAWA - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- The financial plight facing Canadian farmers continues to be underscored by Statistics Canada, which reports prices received for agricultural commodities dropped 3.5% in December 2005 to 91.5 points, the lowest level since the end of 1999. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pending USDA Reports Factor in Markets

CHICAGO - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were relatively quiet overnight, with little fresh business reports. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Gives Soymeal to Philippines

WASHINGTON - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- The USDA will donate 11,600 metric tons (MT) of soybean meal for use ion the Philippines. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Flaxseed Export Quality Summary

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Heinz Dividend

NEW YORK - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- The H.J. Heinz Company declared quarterly dividends on both common and preferred stock. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Zimbabwe's Grain Crops Shrivel

JOHANNESBURG - Mar 8/06 - IRIN -- Zimbabwe missed an opportunity to produce sufficient crops to meet national consumption requirements this season due to inadequate inputs and uncertainty about land rights, says an agricultural expert. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 8/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 9 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agricore Declares Dividend

WINNIPEG - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Agricore United declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share on the Limited Voting Common Shares. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Kenya Drought May Persist

NAIROBI - Mar 9/06 - IRIN -- Heavy rainfall in some parts of central and western Kenya in early March should not be mistaken for the onset of the long rains, the country's meteorologists said on Thursday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bird Flu Background Worry in Ag markets

CHICAGO - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remain relatively quiet, judging from the level of overnight activity reported. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Manitoba Eliminates Taxes on BioDiesel

WINNIPEG - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Manitoba has eliminated all provincial taxes on Manitoba-produced pure biodiesel in Budget 2006 to further spur development of this clean-energy alternative, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk and Energy, Science and Technology Minister Dave Chomiak announced today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Down

WASHINGTON - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending March 1 fell, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agricore United Posts Larger Loss

WINNIPEG - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Agricore United reported a first quarter o loss of CDN $20.598 million on gross revenue of $544,4 million for the three months ending January 31, compared to a loss of $18.416 million on gross revenue of $565.9 million the previous year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Spending on Biotech Rises

OTTAWA - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Canada's federal government spent CDN $791 million on biotechnology in 2004-05, up 6.3% from $744 million the previous fiscal year, reports Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Mulls Potato Rate Hike

WASHINGTON - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- The USDA is seeking comments on a proposal to raise the assessment rate on handlers and importers of potatoes. The rule goes into effect today with the opportunity to comment. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Massive U.S. Support for Renewable Energy

LANSING - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- A survey of registered voters in the United States by the Energy Future Coalition uncovered overwhelming public support for government policies and investments that foster development of renewable energy sources including ethanol, solar power and wind power. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Promotes Terpstra

WASHINGTON - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced the appointments of A. Ellen Terpstra as deputy under secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services and Michael W. Yost as administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service, both effective immediately. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Mar 9/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Mar and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 10 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Lowers Orange Crop Numbers

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The U.S. all orange forecast for the 2005-06 season is 9.00 million tons, down 2% from the February forecast and 1% below last season's final utilization of 9.11 million tons, tangerines and lemons, according to the latest USDA crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Net Rise in Citrus Output

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The United States recorded a net increase in citrus fruit production in 2005-06, with declines in orange production offset by gains in grapefruit, tangerines and lemons, according to the latest USDA crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Livestock Auction Action Sinks

SYDNEY - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd plunged during the past week in the face of declining sheep and cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Sugarcane Estimates Inches Up

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Sugarcane for sugar and seed in the United States for the 2005-06 crop year is estimated at 27.3 million tons, 6% below 2004 but 1% above last month, according to the latest USDA crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Papaya Output Up Over Last Year

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.49 million pounds for February, 12% lower than the previous month but 3% higher than February 2005, according to the latest USDA crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA World Soybean Meal Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA World Grain Supply-Demand Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA World Cotton Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA U.S. Rice Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA Domestic Milk Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA World Corn Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA U.S. Feed Grain and Corn Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA Domestic Poultry Meat Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA World Soybean Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA Domestic Red Meat Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA U.S. Cotton Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA U.S. Wheat Supply-Demand Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA U.S. Soybean Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA World Soybean Oil Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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U.S. Sugar Supplies Slip

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Projected U.S. sugar supply for 2005-06 is decreased 51,000 short tons, raw value, from last month as imports remain steady in the face of smaller domestic crops, believes the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA U.S. Sorghum, Barley and Oats Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Mar 10. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Domestic Egg Usage Summary - Mar 2006

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Cotton Residuals Building

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- A modest decline in the projected size of this season's world cotton harvest will not offset decreases in consumption which are expected to drive season ending stocks higher, believes the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bigger Milk Crop Than Expected

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Forecast U.S. domestic milk production in 2006 is raised from last month as January output was larger than expected, believes the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Meat Output Rising

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- U.S. meat production forecasts for 2006 are slightly higher than last month due to increased broiler meat output, believes the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Rice Stocks Seen Slipping by Summer

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Global production, consumption, and exports for 2005-06 are increased from a month ago, while ending stocks are lowered, according to the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Fractional Gain in World Wheat Crop

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Relative to last month, global wheat production in 2005-06 is up fractionally at 616.77 million metric tons (MT), consumption is nearly unchanged, imports increase fractionally, and exports are nearly unchanged, believesthe USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


World Oilseed Crop Estimates Lifted

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Global oilseed production for 2005-06 is projected at a record 393.0 million metric tons (MT), up 3.7 million MT from last month and 12.7 million MT above 2004-05, believes the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Little Change in World Coarse Grain Situation

WASHINGTON - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Changes in global coarse grains over the past month include a slight increase in production, a fractional decline in consumption, minor changes in trade, and larger stocks relative to last month, believes the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agriculture Commodity Markets Mull USDA Report

CHICAGO - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets are finishing the week on a relatively quiet note, with markets absorbing the potential impact of the latest updates to the USDA's supply and demand fore casts for the 2005-06 season. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Crush Slips

WINNIPEG - Mar 10/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 66,017 metric tons (MT) of canola and 28,160 of soybeans during the week ending March 8. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 387,600 MT

WINNIPEG - Mar 10/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 14,702,400 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 2,126,900 MT from the 12,575,500 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bird Flu, Rising Stocks Worry Soy Traders

CHATHAM - Mar 10/06 - SNS -- Soybean markets were pressured lower by a forecast increase in season ending stocks and further threats of bird flu, notes Mike Bakker, Policy Analyst, Ontario Soybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Possible BSE Case in U.S.

WASHINGTON - Mar 12/06 - SNS -- The USDA reported a possible case of an animal infected with BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy). . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 13 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. National Weekly Rice Summary

LITTLE ROCK - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Niger Pleads for Help With Bird Flu

NIAMEY - Mar 13/06 - IRIN -- Two weeks after bird flu was confirmed in Niger, authorities have received only limited assistance to tackle the deadly H5N1 virus. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bird Flu Confirmed in Cameroon

YAOUNDE - Mar 13/06 - IRIN -- Tests on a dead duck from a small village in the far north of Cameroon confirmed the country's first case of the deadly H5N1 virus, said a government statement released on Sunday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Uzbek Sugar Mill Sold

LONDON - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- Austria's SEID Handelsgesellschaft mbH paid U.S $17.6 million for a 99.43% stake in Uzbekistan's only sugar refinery. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Iraq and Iran Buying Rice and Wheat

CHICAGO - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- International agriculture commodity markets are starting the week with a relatively good level of trading activity, with Iraq and Iran buying 650,000 metric tons (MT) of rice and Iraq in the market for 500,000 MT of Australian wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 13/06 - 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 - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Confirms Third BSE Case

WASHINGTON - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- The USDA confirmed that cow in Alabama has tested positive for BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy). The USDA does not yet know where the cow, thought to be 10 years old, was born and raised. . . . Continue or visitors click here


UK Organic Vegetable Growth

LONDON - Mar 13/06 - SNS -- The organic vegetable market in the United Kingdom grew 13% during the 2004-05 marketing year, according to a study by the Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA), while traded volumes rose 23%. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 14 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


No Changes in 2005-06 Aussie Pool Outlook

SYDNEY - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- The Australian wheat marketing board, AWB Limited, did not change its estimated pool returns (EPR) for 2005-06 pools. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Soybean Crush Reaches 3,537,893 MT in February

WASHINGTON - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Soybean crush in the United States during February totalled 3,537,893 metric tons (MT), according to the latest data available from the National Oilseed Processors Association. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Russia Produces 208,700 MT VegOil in January

KIEV - Mar 14/06 - APK -- Crude vegetable oil output in Russia totaled 208,700 metric tons (MT) in January, down 20% the record December volumes, but at the same time up 21.5% compared January 2005, according to State Statistics Committee of Russian Federation. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Sunoil Exports Surge

KIEV - Mar 14/06 - APK -- Exporters in the Ukraine could ship 1.28 million metric tons (MT) of sunflower oil by the close of the 2005-06 marketing campaign, double what moved last season, Olga Dzyubak, Head of Analytical Department of APK-Inform agency, forecasts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Analysts Fret Over Bearish Turn

CHICAGO - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity were busier overnight, with corn and soybeans trading to South Korea and Taiwan and edible oils to Egypt; while other Pacific Rim buyers announced tenders for the purchase of wheat and barley. . . . Continue or visitors click here


H5 Bird Flu Found in Afghanistan

KABUL - Mar 14/06 - IRIN -- The H5 strain of bird flu has been found at two sites in Afghanistan and there's fear that tests could prove it to be the deadly H5N1 virus, a UN agency warned on Monday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Soybean Quality Summary

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General Foods Dividend

NEW YORK - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- General Mills declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 14/06 - 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 - Mar 14/06 - 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 - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here


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WASHINGTON - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Poultry hatchery activity posted a solid increase in February, according to the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Mandatory COOL In Italy

WASHINGTON - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- The Italian government is implementing mandatory country-of-origin labeling on some tomato products in an attempt to protect domestic production from Chinese imports, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Greek 2006-07 Cotton Output Seen Falling

WASHINGTON - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Cotton production in Greece is expected to advance this season on account of improved weather conditions, but Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) reforms could discourage production in 2006-07, believes the U.S. agriculturalattache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnam Rice Market Mixed

HANOI - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Limited demand for high quality Vietnamese rice contributed to an easier market last week, while this week prices have improved in the face of firm Thai markets and improved demand, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here inan update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Turkey Hatchery Picks Up Pace

WASHINGTON - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity posted a solid increase in February, according to the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India Growing More Rape/Mustard

WASHINGTON - Mar 14/06 - SNS -- India's rapeseed and/or mustard seed harvest is now expected to total 7 million metric tons (MT) this season, up from an initial forecast of 6.8 million and a solid improvement on last year's 6.5 million MT harvest, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


SWP Declares Second Quarter Profit

REGINA - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. (SWP) reported net earnings of CDN $2.9 million on sales of $368 million for the second quarter ending January 31, compared to a net loss of $900,000 on sales of $322 million during the same three month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 15 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Brisker International Wheat Trade

CHICAGO - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remained relatively busy going into the mid-week trading session, with buyers in Egypt, Japan and South Korea active in milling and feed wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Net Drop in Ukraine Grain Harvest

KIEV - Mar 15/06 - APK -- Total production of wheat, barley and rye declined in the Ukraine last year, with gains in wheat offset for smaller barley and rye crops, according to the final production estimates from the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine (Goscomstat). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Denmark Confirms H5 Bird Flu

BRUSSELS - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Danish officials have confirmed that a common buzzard (Buteo buteo) found dead during the weekend in an area called Svinø Strand in southern Zealand died from the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ADM Building PHA Plant in Clinton

NEW YORK - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Archer Daniels Midland Company and Metabolix will build a commercial plant to produce PHA natural plastics in Clinton, Iowa. Construction, expected to be complete in mid 2008, is subject to applicable governmental approvals. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Rogers Sugar Income Fund Distribution

MONTREAL - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Rogers Sugar Income Fund will make monthly distribution of $0.0334 per trust unit. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India -- Vegetable Oil Import Summary

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Brazil -- Soybean Usage Summary

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South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Potato Stocks Down From last Year

WASHINGTON - Mar 15/.06 - SNS -- Potato stocks in the United States fell below year earlier levels as of the beginning of March, according to the latest stocks in all positions report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Fall Potato Stocks and Usage

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Thai Rice Markets Slip

BANGKOK - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Exporters in Thailand reduced asking prices for most grades of rice last week due mainly to the weakening of the Thai Baht, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AI Does Not Dull Chinese Oilseed Demand

WASHINGTON - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- Chinese demand for protein meals and livestock feed ingredients is not being dulled by the ongoing avian influenza crisis, believes the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


SWP Offers Canadian Notes

REGINA - Mar 15/06 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. (SWP) intends to make an offering in Canada of $150 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes with a seven-year term. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 16 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Japan Confirms 23rd Case of BSE

TOKYO - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Japanese government officials have confirmed the country's 23rd case of a cow infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Commodity Trading Pace Good

CHICAGO - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Activity on international agricultural commodity markets maintained a good pace overnight, with Egypt buying U.S. and French wheat, South Korea taking U.S. and Chinese corn, and Japan buying Canadian barley and U.S. and Canadian wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ConAgra Selling Some Operations

NEW YORK - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- ConAgra Foods Inc. plans to sell its seafood and domestic and imported cheese businesses. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ConAgra Declares Smaller Dividend

NEW YORK - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- ConAgra Foods Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share. . . . Continue or visitors click here


European Dairy Market Summary

MADISON - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Dairy market conditions in western and eastern Europe were reviewed in the latest report on the sector released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cargill Invests in Refined Oils Plant

NEW YORK - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Cargill is upgrading its food-oil refinery in Hamburg, Germany to increase refining capacity and expand the range of value-added products which can be produced. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Oceania Dairy Market Overview

MADISON - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Del Monte Expands Pet Food Business

NEW YORK - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Del Monte Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire certain pet product assets, including the Milk-Bone brand, from Kraft Foods Global, Inc. for approximately $580 million. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 16/06 - 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 - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Mar and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Rise

WASHINGTON - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending March 8 rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Daun Retires From CGC

WINNIPEG - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Jim Daun, research scientist specializing in oilseeds and pulses, is retiring this month from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cox Steps Down as Agricore CFO

WINNIPEG - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Peter Cox will step down as Agricore United's Chief Financial Officer on April 2, 2006 and formally retire from Agricore United in April 2007. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pulse Growers Reminded to Test Seed

FARGO - Mar 16/06 - SNS -- Pulse producers in North Dakota and elsewhere are reminded to test prospective planting seed for the presence of Ascochyta diseases before planting. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 17 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Healing Powers of Honey

SYDNEY - Mar 17/-06 - SNS -- Using honey to combat infection by antibiotic resistant organisms is gaining ground with new research confirming the medicinal benefits of the natural product. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Revises Shell Egg Regulations

WASHINGTON - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The USDA is revising both the voluntary grading and shell egg inspection regulations. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Mar 17. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Avian Flu Suspected in Congo

KINSHASA, 17 March (IRIN) - Agricultural officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded at least 260 chickens and ducks suspected of having died of the avian flu, Agriculture Minister Constant Ndom Nda says. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agriculture Commodity Markets Busy

CHICAGO - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are finishing the week on a relatively busy note, with South Korea buying corn and wheat and the Thai government announcing it will sell 200,000 metric tons (MT) of rice next week. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Oilseed Area Seen Rising

KIEV - Mar 17/06 - APK -- Ukrainian farmers are expected to increase area planted with soybean and rapeseed in 2006-07. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Crush Falls

WINNIPEG - Mar 17/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 60,764 metric tons (MT) of canola and 29,109 of soybeans during the week ending March 15. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New Contract for Michigan Asparagus

LANSING - Mar 17/06 - MFB -- Michigan asparagus growers will get a raise this year after a collective bargaining agreement was reached between growers and processors. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Milk Output Rises

WASHINGTON - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- Milk production in the 23 major States during February totaled 13.0 billion pounds, up 5.9% from February 2005, according to the USDA. January production, at 14.0 billion pounds, was up 5.5% from January 2005. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 384,700 MT

WINNIPEG - Mar 17/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 15,091,000 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 2,232,400 MT from the 12,858,600 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Soybean Markets Easier

CHATHAM - Mar 17/06 - SNS -- Soybean markets were pushed lower during the past week by improving weather conditions in South America and the U.S. midwest as well as continued reports of new bird flu outbreaks, notes Mike Bakker, Policy Analyst, OntarioSoybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 20 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Agriculture Commodity Markets Watch Weather

CHICAGO - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are starting the week on a fairly busy note, with trading reported over the weekend into Jordan, while buyers in South Korean and Cyprus announced purchase tenders for the comingdays. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. National Weekly Rice Summary

LITTLE ROCK - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Canola Crush on Record Pace

OTTAWA - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Canadian oilseed processors crushed 282,814 metric tons (MT) of canola in February, down 2.8% from January's crush and up 14.3% from last year, according to Statistics Canada's monthly survey of crushing plants. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Position On Terminator Seeds Assailed

OTTAWA - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Agriculture Canada has tried on several occasions to overturn an international ban on development of so-called terminator seeds, bit groups in favor of the ban hope the new Conservative government's Environment Minister RonaAmbrose will defend the moratorium at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) begins today in Curitiba, Brazil. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Age Verification Key in Cattle Industry

REGINA - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Export trade issues resulting from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) have made it critical for countries to implement age verification systems for cattle destined for export markets, according Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food (SAF) Livestock Development Specialist Bob Klemmer. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Japan Grows More Grapes, Peas

TOKYO - Mar 20/06 - SNS Japan produced more pears and grapes in 2005 on improved weather conditions across the growing season. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Austria's 2005 Oilseed Harvest Up

WASHINGTON - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Oilseed production in Austria ended up at 255,837 metric tons (MT) in 2005, up 2.2% from the previous year because of a 9,230 hectare increase in seeded area to 105,575 hectares. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Hops Inventories Tight

WASHINGTON - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- The inventory of hops held by growers, dealers, and brewers on March 1, 2006, totaled 69.0 million pounds, 9% less than March 1, 2005, and 19% less than March 1, 2004, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Long Term Optimism for Chilean Fruit

WASHINGTON - Mar 20/06 - SNS -- Plum, peach and nectarine production is expected to continue its recent decline in the coming season in Chile because of adverse weather, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 21 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Modest Drop in Canadian Rail Freight

OTTAWA - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Canadian railroad freight volumes managed only a modest decline in January, instead of the traditional drop off, according to the latest data available from Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


World Ag Market Remains Busy

CHICAGO - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- The international agriculture commodity market remained relatively busy overnight, with buyers in South Korea buying 200,000 metric tons (MT) of U.S. corn and tendering for additional quantities. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Pakistan Confirms First H5N1 Cases

ISLAMABAD - Mar 21/06 - IRIN -- Islamabad on Tuesday confirmed the first cases of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu at two poultry farms in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP), after receiving positive test results from the European Union'sReference Laboratory for Avian Influenza in the UK. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Banana Crop Wiped Out

SYDNEY - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Australian banana industry representatives are looking for help from the country's federal government after crops in the state of Queensland were virtually wiped out by the worst cyclone to hit the region in over a century. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 21/06 - 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 - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Catfish Feed Deliveries - Arkansas Feb 2006

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Catfish Feed Deliveries - Louisiana Feb 2006

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Catfish Feed Deliveries - Mississippi Feb 2006

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Catfish Feed Shipments Down

WASHINGTON - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- The amount of fed shipped to catfish farmers declined in February, falling below both month and year earlier levels, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Catfish Feed Deliveries - Alabama Feb 2006

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Catfish Feed Deliveries - Other States Feb 2006

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SWP Makes Common Share Offerings

REGINA - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. (SWP) entered a binding commitment to sell common shares to a syndicate of underwriters led by TD Securities Inc for CDN $7.50 per share . . . Continue or visitors click here


Larry Devastates Aussie Sugar Industry

WASHINGTON - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Category five Cyclone Larry rocked the northern Queensland region of Australia with the equivalent force of Hurricane Katrina, resulted in massive damage to infrastructure and crops such as sugar and bananas. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnam Rice Market Ease

HANOI - Mar 21/06 - SNS -- Light demand has combined with harvest selling pressure to keep Vietnamese rice markets on the weak side, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 22 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Somalia's Drought Situation Worsens

NAIROBI - Mar 22/06 - IRIN -- The drought-induced food security crisis in parts of southern Somalia has deteriorated so fast that it has led to increased migration of people and livestock, a United Nations Food Security Analysis Unit (FSAU) has said. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Kenya Plans Grain Imports Due to Drought

NAIROBI - Mar 22/06 - IRIN -- Kenya is making arrangements to import grain to offset food shortages that are affecting an estimated five million people in the country, President Mwai Kibaki has said. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cotton Ginnings Remain Up

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Cotton ginnings are running 2.8% ahead of year earlier levels through the end of February, according to the latest USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Average Cotton Weight Per Bale By State - 2005

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NGFA Wants Open Rail Competition

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Paper barriers exist to effective rail competition in the United States, asserts the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), and it is time for the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to resolve these problems. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Improved Trade Offsets Bird Flu Worries

CHICAGO - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Trading activity in international agriculture commodity markets improved overnight, with Asian buyers taking corn and wheat in overnight tenders, while Egypt confirmed a recent raw sugar purchase. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


H5N1 Confirmed in Kazakhstan

ANKARA - Mar 22/06 - IRIN -- The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been discovered in western Kazakhstan, officials said on Wednesday. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bigger Olive Oil harvest in Tunisia

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Tunisia's olive oil crop is expected to total 210,000 metric tons (MT), up nearly 70% from previous year's output, notes the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Saudi Barley Imports Seen Rising

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Saudi Arabia's is expected to import more barley this year because of poor pasture conditions caused by below average rainfall in the Central and Northern parts of the country, reports the U.S. agricultural attache. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 22/06 - 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 - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Albert Honey Commission Formed

EDMONTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- The Alberta Beekeepers Association (ABA) now has approval for the formation of a commission to collect a refundable check-off in the province. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Organic Board Nominations Sought

BISMARCK - Mar 22/06 - SNS -– Nominations are being sought for the new North Dakota Organic Advisory Board, says state Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Flaxseed Export Quality - Feb 2006

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U.S. Apples in Cold Storage - Feb 2006

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Frozen Fruit Stocks Decline

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Frozen fruit supplies dropped 10% during February to finish the month at almost 874 million pounds, down fractionally from the previous year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Frozen Poultry Supplies Rise in February

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Total frozen poultry supplies at the end of January were up 4% from the previous month, and 22% above last year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Dairy Product Stocks Up on Month

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Stocks of dairy products rose in February, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Edible Nut Stocks Continue Climbing

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Supplies of edible nuts in cold storage in the United States were up at the end of February when compared to month earlier levels, judging from the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Reduced Frozen Veggie Stocks

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Frozen vegetable supplies fell 9% during February to finish the month at almost 1,874 million pounds, down 6% from the previous year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


February's Red Meat Inventories Drop

WASHINGTON - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Total red meat supplies in freezers fell 29 million pounds in February to 968 million pounds, up 1% from the previous year, notes the USDA in its latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada -- Quality of 2005 Crop Solin

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New CFC Executive

OTTAWA - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Chicken Farmers of Canada has elected a new Executive Committee for 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Chiquite Reports Decline in EU Volume

NEW YORK - Mar 22/06 - SNS -- Chiquita Brands International, Inc. said its average selling price for bananas rose 5% on a local currency basis, but fell 3% in U.S. dollar terms in European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland during the first two months of the 2006 first quarter, compared to the same period a year ago. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 23 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Husky, West's Biggest Feed Wheat Buyer

NEW YORK - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Canada's Husky Energy Inc. expects to have its new ethanol plant in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan running by this summer and to complete upgrades to an existing plant in Minnedosa, Manitoba sometime in 2007. . . . Continue or visitors click here


More Wheat in South Africa in 2006

PRETORIA - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- The South African Grain Information Services (SAGIS) said its survey of grower seeding intentions reveals wheat seedings in the country could rise 2.5% this year to a forecast 820,900 hectares. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Africa Production Summary - Mar 2006

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Smaller South African Oilseed Harvest

PRETORIA - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- The 2005-06 oilseed harvest in South Africa is smaller than initially expected, with the South African Grain Information Services (SAGIS) cutting forecast yields for this season's sunflower and soybean crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here


World Ag Commodity Markets Slower

CHICAGO - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remained moderately active as they enter the last half of weekly trading. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Crude Vegoil Output Up

WASHINGTON - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Crude vegetable oil production during the opening two months of 2006 rose above year earlier levels, according to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Census. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Protects 23 Varieties

WASHINGTON - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued certificates of protection to developers of twenty-three new varieties of seed-reproduced and tuber-propagated plants, including barley, bentgrass, coriander, cotton, lettuce, pepper, potato, safflower, triticale, and vinca. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ConAgra Scores Third Quarter Loss

NEW YORK - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- ConAgra Foods Inc. reported a net loss of U.S. $31.7 million on sales of $2,878.9 million during the third quarter ending February 26, compared to a net profit of $165.3 million on sales of $2,756.3 million during the samethree month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Noble Enters U.S. Ethanol Biz

NEW YORK - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Noble Group has been given the marketing rights for ethanol which will be produced from a 44 million gallon plant under construction in Madrid, Nebraska. . . . Continue or visitors click here


General Mills Reports Higher Q3 Profit

NEW YORK - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- General Mills, Inc. reported net earnings of U.S. $246 million on sales of $2,860 million for the third quarter ending February 26, compared to a net of $230 million on sales of $2,772 million during the same three months period last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vancouver Imposes Truck Licensing Scheme

VANCOUVER - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) is introducing new and stronger requirements to its mandatory Truck Licensing System (TLS) effective March 27. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Campbell Pays 18 Cent Dividend

NEW YORK - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- Campbell Soup Company declared a regular quarterly dividend on its capital stock of $.18 per share. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Mar and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Spring Wheat Price Outlook Weaker

WINNIPEG - Mar 23/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) lowered its Pool Return Outlook (PRO) for wheat sold in both 2005-06 and 2006-07 marketing years. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 24 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Mar 24. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Calf Slaughter by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Red Meat Output by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Red Meat Output Rises in February

WASHINGTON - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.48 billion pounds in February, up 2% from the 3.42 billion pounds produced in February 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Livestocks Slaughter Summary - Feb 2006

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U.S. Hog Slaughter by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Sheep and Lamb Slaughter by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Cattle Slaughter by State - Feb 2006

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Jordan Confirms H5N1 in Turkeys

CHICAGO - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Jordanian government confirmed its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in a flock of turkeys that died on a poultry farm in the town of Ajloun. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ad Commodity Markets Finish on Nervous Note

CHICAGO - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- International agriculture commodity markets are finishing the week on a relatively quiet note, with traders nervous about the evolving weather situation in the United States and the continued spread of avian influenza through the Middle East and Europe. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 489,000 MT

WINNIPEG - Mar 24/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 15,631,100 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 2,406,000 MT from the 13,225,100 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Crush Jumps

WINNIPEG - Mar 24/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 70,227 metric tons (MT) of canola and 28,698 of soybeans during the week ending March 22. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Solid Jump in Cattle on Feed

WASHINGTON - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The USDA reported a sharp rise in the number of cattle and calves on fed as of March 1 in feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head. The month started with 12.0 million head on feed for slaughter. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Egg Production Summary - Feb 2006

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U.S. Hatchery Summary - Feb 2006

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U.S. Egg Production by State - Feb 2006

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Egyptian Rice Exports Jump

WASHINGTON - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Egyptian rice exports totalled 1,108,426 MT metric tons (MT) in 2005, up from 770,288 MT the previous calendar year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Broiler-Type Hatchery - Feb 2006

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U.S. Cattle on Feed Placements - Mar 1, 2006

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Egg Output Rises in February

WASHINGTON - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Egg production in the United States rose in February, according to the latest USDA data, totalling 6.97 billion, up 1% from last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Egg Production by Type - Feb 2006

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U.S. Egg-Type Hatchery - Feb 2006

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U.S. Cattle on Feed by State - Mar 1, 2006

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Thai Rice Markets Remain Firm

BANGKOK - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Despite lower domestic prices, export prices for most grades of rice remained high due to the strengthening of the Thai baht, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cattle on Feed Disapperance - Mar 1, 2006

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Italian Peach, Nectarine Output Drops

WASHINGTON - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Italian production of peaches and nectarines in 2005 was down by about 4% from 2004 at 1.55 million metric tons (MT), according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Soybean Pressured by Slow Demand

CHATHAM - Mar 24/06 - SNS -- Soybean markets came under pressure most of the past week on account of slower than expected export sales, favorable weather in South America and continuing concerns with bird flu, says Mike Bakker, Policy Analyst, Ontario Soybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 27 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Few Changes in AWB Pool Forecasts

SYDNEY - Mar 27/06 - SNS -- The Australian wheat marketing board, AWB Limited left Estimated Pool Returns (EPRs) for the 2005-06 wheat marketing pools unchanged,m but increased forecast prices for the 2004-05 and 2006-07 marketing pools. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ag Commodity Markets Start Week Firm

CHICAGO - Mar 27/06 - SNS -- The world's agricultural commodity markets are starting the week on a relatively strong note, from a demand perspective, with soybean and wheat sales reported to Taiwan and Egypt and other buyers announcing tenders for later in the week. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. National Weekly Rice Summary

LITTLE ROCK - Mar 27/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Farm Income Squeeze Tightens

OTTAWA - Mar 27/06 - SNS -- The cost price squeeze continued to worsen in Canada in January, with Statistics Canada reporting a 4.5% decline from last year in average prices farmers received for their commodities. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 27/06 - 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 - Mar 27/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Europe Becoming Net Vegoil Importer

WASHINGTON - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- The biodiesel boom has generated increased demand for rapeseed over soybeans on the part of European oilseed crushers because of its higher oil yield, notes the U.S. agricultural attache for the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Saskatchewan Bee Breeding Project

REGINA - Mar 28/06 - SNS -=- Saskatchewan's provincial agriculture department is using traditional methods of pressuring bee populations to develop strains which are able to resist tracheal and varroa mites. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Gunner Re-Elected ABB Chair

SYDNEY - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- Perry Gunner was re-elected chairman of the Australian barley marketing board, ABB Grain Ltd. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 28 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Kenyan Food Situation Worsens

NAIROBI - Mar 28/06 - IRIN -- The food situation, particularly among farmers in drought-affected areas of Kenya, continues to deteriorate, with available food and non-food resources falling short of growing demands, said a report released by a famine early warning agency. . . . Continue or visitors click here


World Ag Markets Worry Over USDA Reports

CHICAGO - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets moved past the expectation that Iraq will buy wheat from Australia, with the overnight confirmation that a deal had been fashioned covering 500,000 metric tons (MT) from a consortium of sellers which does not include Australia's wheat marketing board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Heinz Reassigns Execs

NEW YORK - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- H.J. Heinz Company gave two Executive Vice Presidents (EVP) new geographic assignments effective May 4, 2006, the beginning of the company's Fiscal 2007. . . . Continue or visitors click here


EPA Approves Insecticide

WASHINGTON - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States approved registration of DuPont's Steward EC Insecticide for use against lepidopteran insects in that country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Contract Call Update

WINNIPEG - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) announced contract calls for Canada Western Red Spring Wheat (CWRS), for the 2005-06 crop year. Effective March 28, 2006, these delivery calls apply to grain in straight, tough or damp condition. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Sets Wool, Mohair Price

WASHINGTON - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- The USDA 's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Thai Rice Markets Ease

BANGKOK - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- Improved supplies of rice on domestic markets is pressuring export asking values for Thai rice,, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Export Quality of Canadian Canola - Feb 2006

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ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 29 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canadian Poultry Placements Rise

OTTAWA - Mar 29/06 - SNS -- Placements of hatchery chicks onto farms in Canada were up over year earlier levels for the fourth consecutive month, according to the latest data available from Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


India -- Spice Export Summary Feb 2006

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Ukraine May Limit Commodity Prices Controls

KIEV - Mar 29/06 - APK -- Agriculture Policy Ministry in Ukraine offers to cancel state regulation of prices for barley, oats, maize and sunflower in 2006-07. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Indian Bird Flu Control Operations Underway

NEW DELHI - Mar 29/06 - SNS -- India's agriculture department says control operations for the outbreaks of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in the country are well underway. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Refined Vegoil Output Up

KIEV - Mar 29/06 - APK -- In February Ukrainian enterprises produced 35,800 metric tons (MT) refined vegetable oil, including 35,300 MT sunoil. It is up around 2,000 MT from January, according to the State Statistics Committee. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Europe Approves Cargill's DFI Buy

BRUSSELS - Mar 29/06 - SNS -- The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of the food ingredients business of Germany's Degussa AG by the US-based Cargill group. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Busy Day for World Ag Markets

CHICAGO - Mar 29/06 - SNS -- International agriculture commodity markets were relatively busy at mid-week, helped by fresh business and indications of substantial import demand by India. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 29/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 29/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 29/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 29/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 29/06 - 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 - Mar 29/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 30 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly easier, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ag Market Quiet Before USDA Reports

CHICAGO - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- International agriculture commodity markets have become quiet in front of tomorrow's USDA seeding intentions and stocks in all positions reports. While giving markets direction, serious questions are starting to emerge as to whether corn growers will actually reduce seedings. . . . Continue or visitors click here


European Dairy Market Summary

MADISON - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Dairy market conditions in western and eastern Europe were reviewed in the latest report on the sector released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Oceania Dairy Market Overview

MADISON - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Beef Industry Should Know Its Place

VANCOUVER - Mar 30/-6 - SNS -- Canadian livestock producers and that country's meatpacking industry needs to know its place in the scheme of things and stop trying to do anything other than supply the U.S. market, argues The Fraser Institute in a report called , 'Mad Cow: A Case Study in Canadian-American Relations'. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Ban on Canadian Cattle Not Protectionism

VANCOUVER - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Canadians are wrong to think the United States was being protectionist when it imposed a lengthy ban on imports of live cattle from Canada following the discovery an animal infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in May of 2003. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


H5N1 Spreads to Cameroon

YAOUNDE - Mar 30/06 - IRIN -- The government of Cameroon, the fourth African country affected by the deadly H5N1 virus, has confirmed the presence of a second case of bird flu. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Shelled Peanut Roasting Stock Inventory - Feb, 2006

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USDA - Prices Paid for Feeder Cattle - Mar, 2006

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U.S. Shelled Peanut Roasting Stock Production - Feb, 2006

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U.S. Runner Peanuts Used in Foods - Feb, 2006

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US Grower Prices for Dairy - Mar 2006

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U.S. Peanuts Used in Foods - Feb, 2006

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US Grower Prices for Field Crops - Mar 2006

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US Grower Prices for Fruit - Mar 2006

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U.S. Virginia Peanuts Used in Foods - Feb, 2006

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US Grower Prices for Vegetables - Mar 2006

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U.S. Peanuts Used by Crushers - Feb, 2006

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US Grower Prices for Livestock - Mar 2006

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US Grower Prices for Poultry - Mar 2006

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U.S. Peanut Stocks Remain High

WASHINGTON - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Peanut stocks in commercial storage remain well above year earlier levels with the USDA reporting that on February 28 they totaled 3.84 billion pounds of equivalent farmer stock, compared with 2.84 billion pounds last year. This total includes 2.99 billion pounds of actual farmer stock. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA - Feed Price Ratios - Mar, 2006

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US Grower Prices for Citrus - Mar 2006

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Some Relief From Cost-Price Squeeze

WASHINGTON - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Farmers in the United States experienced some relief from this season's cost-price squeeze insofar as the cost of farming managed to decline as much in March as the overall return from selling what is produced. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Livestock Declines Offset Crop Gains

WASHINGTON - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- Returns from the sale of all agricultural production declined during March as gains in crop returns were offset by declines in livestock, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


US Grower Prices for Barley - Mar 2006

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US Grower Prices for Cattle - Mar 2006

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US Grower Prices for Potato - Mar 2006

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US Grower Prices for Wheat - Mar 2006

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US Grower Prices for Hogs - Mar 2006

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US Grower Prices for Milk and Cows - Mar 2006

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USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Mar and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Slip

WASHINGTON - Mar 30/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending March 22 slipped, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Mar 31 - SNS -- International coffee markets finished the previous day's trading mostly firmer, judging from the latest indicative market values from the International Coffee Organization. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Danone Sells Griffins Biscuit Business

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Danone Asia Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Groupe DANONE S.A., will sell Griffins Foods Limited to Pacific Equity Partners Pty Ltd for NZ$ 385 million (EUR 194 million). . . . Continue or visitors click here


India Releases Free Sale Sugar

NEW DELHI - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- India released 4.2 million MT of freesale sugar for sale during the April to June, 2006 quarter. The freesale sugar quota for April 2006 is 1.45 million MT and it is required to be sold within the month. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Rice Inventories Down

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Rough rice stocks in all positions in the United States started March at 111 . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Preliminary Seeded Area Forecasts - 2006

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U.S. Poultry Slaughter by Type - Feb 2006

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U.S. Young Turkeys Slaughtered - Feb 2006

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Small Hike in Sorghum Area

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Sorghum growers in the United States plan to grow 6.48 million acres for all purposes, up fractionally from 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Increased Oat Area in U.S.

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Oats growers plan to seed 4.32 million acres in the United States this year, up 2% from last year's planted area, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Reliability of Seeding Intentions

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U.S. Rice Stocks by Length - Mar 1, 2006

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U.S. Rice Stocks by State - Mar 1, 2006

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Poultry Slaughter Increases

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Poultry slaughter activity picked up in February, with the USDA saying poultry certified wholesome totaled 3.21 billion pounds, up 3% from the amount certified in February 2005. Updated totals for January 2005 show that 3.55 billion pounds were certified. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Young Chickens Slaughtered - Feb 2006

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Surprisingly Low Corn Area

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Corn growers intend to plant 78.0 million acres of corn for all purposes in 2006, down 5% from 2005 and 4% below 2004, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Other Spring Wheat Area Slips

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Wheat producers in the United States intend to plant 13.9 million acres of other spring wheat this year, down 1% from 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Winter Wheat Area Rises

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Winter wheat area ended up ay 41.4 million acres, up 2% from 2005, and virtually unchanged from the Winter Wheat Seedings report, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Growers Plan Smallest U.S. Barley Crop

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Barley growers intend to plant 3.67 million acres for 2006, down 5% from last year, according to the USDA. If realized, this will be the lowest barley planted acreage on record. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Record Soybean Area Mooted

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- American soybeans growers intend to plant a record 76.9 million acres in 2006, up 7% from the acreage planted in 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Sharp Decline in Durum Wheat

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Durum wheat area is expected to total 1.83 million acres in the United States this year, down 34% from 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Small Decrease in All Wheat Area

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- All wheat planted area is expected to total 57.1 million acres in the United States this year, down slightly from 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Markets Surprised by USDA Numbers

CHICAGO - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were relatively quiet overnight, waiting to see what the USDA seeding intentions report would contribute to their thinking. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Smaller Flaxseed Area Planned

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Flaxseed growers expect to plant 890,000 acres of flaxseed in the United States this year, down 9% from last year's total of 983,000 acres, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hay Harvested Expected to Slip

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- U.S. hay producers expect to harvest 61.5 million acres of all hay in 2006, down fractionally from 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Solid Drop in peanut Seedings

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Peanuts producers intend to plant 1.39 million acres of peanuts in 2006, down 16% from last year, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Sugar Beet Interest Up in U.S.

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Area planted to sugarbeets for the 2006 crop year is expected to total 1.37 million acres, 6% higher than the 2005 planted acreage, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Sharp Drop in U.S. Rice Area

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Area intended for rice in the U.S. this year is estimated at 2.97 million acres, down 12% from 2005 and down 11% from 2004, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


More Sweet Potatoes For U.S.

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Sweet potato growers intend to plant 94,200 acres, up 4% from last year but 3% below 2004, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cotton Area Rising in U.S.

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Area planted to all cotton for 2006 is expected to total 14.6 million acres, 3% more than last year, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Mar 31. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Slashing Canola Area

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- American canola producers intend to plant 923,000 acres in 2006, down 20% from 2005 but up 7% from 2004, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Stocks in All Positions in Bushels - Mar 1, 2006

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Soybean Stocks Up 21% On Year

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Soybeans stored in all positions on March 1, 2006 totaled 1.67 billion bushels, up 21% from March 1, 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Stocks in All Positions in MT - Mar 1, 2006

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U.S. Corn Stocks Near Expectations

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Corn stocks in all positions on March 1, 2006 totaled 6.99 billion bushels, up 3% from March 1, 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Lower U.S. Barley Supply

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- U.S. barley stocks in all positions on March 1, 2006 totaled 167 million bushels, down 13% from March 1, 2005, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Corn and Sorghum Stock Summary - Mar 1, 2006

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Grain Sorghum Stocks Drop

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Grain sorghum stored in all positions in the United States on March 1, 2006 totaled 193 million bushels, down 5% from a year ago, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S Durum Wheat Stocks Rise

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Durum wheat stocks in all positions in the United States on March 1, 2006 totaled 65.6 million bushels, up 18% from a year ago, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


No Surprise in Wheat Stocks

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- All wheat stored in all positions on March 1, 2006 totaled 972 million bushels, down 1% from a year ago, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Oat and Barley Stock Summary - Mar 1, 2006

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More Meat on Ice in Canada

OTTAWA - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Total frozen and chilled red meat in cold storage at the opening of the first business day of March amounted to 105,327 metric tons (MT), up 4% from 101,096 MT in February 2006 and up 15% from 91,943 MT in March 2005, according to Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds and peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Crush Rises

WINNIPEG - Mar 31/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 73,538 metric tons (MT) of canola and 28,708 of soybeans during the week ending March 29. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include almonds, walnuts, filberts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. Markets covered include peanuts and pistachios. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 356,000 MT

WINNIPEG - Mar 31/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 16,030,400 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 2,357,500 MT from the 13,672,900 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Hog Farrowings - March 2006

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U.S. Market Hogs by Weight Group - March 2006

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U.S. Hog Inventory Summary - March 2006

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Hog Inventory Inches Up In U.S.

WASHINGTON - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2006 was 60.1 million head, according to the USDA. This was up 1% from March 1, 2005, but down 2% from December 1, 2005. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC MGE Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by corn traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by feeder cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by frozen orange juice traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean oil traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by pork belly traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by rough rice traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by mini soybeans traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by lean hogs traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by coffee traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by oats traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by wheat traders on the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by milk traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by live cattle traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cocoa traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by soybean meal traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on futures positions held by wheat traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by cotton traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released the latest weekly report on options and futures positions held by sugar traders on the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Soy Helped by Other Markets

CHATHAM - Mar 31/06 - SNS -- Upward trends in a wide range of commodity markets and higher than expected exports helped support soybean markets during the week, argues Mike Bakker, Policy Analyst, Ontario Soybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here



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