Agricultural market news for May 2002 General Rise in World Goat DemandWASHINGTON - May 1/02 - SNS -- The past decade has seen steady growth in global goat meat demand, says Charles Batten, President of the US Sunbelt Goat Producers Cooperative, though markets in the United States have not shown similar growth. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada Bread Doubles EarningsTORONTO - May 1/02 - SNS -- Canada Bread Company, Limited (TSE:CBY) doubled its net earnings to $6.4 million during the company's opening quarter, while sales soared 69% to $231.5 million during the January to March period. . . . Continue or visitors click here Maple Leaf Net Earnings Advance 74%TORONTO - May 1/02 - SNS -- Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSE:MFI) reported a 74% jump in net earnings to $16.89 million as sales advanced 16% to $1,223 million during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Agricore United, Louis Dreyfus Elevator SwapWINNIPEG - May 1/02 - SNS -- Agricore United and Louis Dreyfus will transfer ownership of three primary elevator facilities in western Canada this summer. Financial terms of the deal, expected to close by July 31, were not announced. . . . Continue or visitors click here Snow Brand Foods ClosesTOKYO - May 1/02 - SNS -- Japan's Snow Brand Foods Co. has discontinued operations under a plan approved last month by shareholders to dissolve the company and allow President Koshiro Iwase and five other board members wind up operations. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 1/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 689,776 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Slight Increase in Broiler HatcheryWASHINGTON - May 1/02 - STAT -- Broiler hatchery activity posted a modest increase during the week ending April 27, judging from the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Proposes FMD Cleanup RuleWASHINGTON - May 1//02 - STAT -- The USDA clarified its position with respect o the cost of dealing with the impact of foot and mouth disease -- should it be discovered in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here New Listeria Monocytogenes Testing SystemWASHINGTON - May 1/02 - SNS -- A new system which should shorten the time to get results and reduce the number of false positive returns when testing meat and poultry for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes has been adopted by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. . . . Continue or visitors click here Uganda Remains Net Wheat ImporterNAIROBI - May 1/02 - STAT -- Wheat production in Uganda will continue to fall far short of the country's annual needs, maintaining a substantial import market demand for Argentine and Australian wheat, according to a recent report by the U.S. agricultural attache here. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 2/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 673,718 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Cancom Grain In ReceivershipWINNIPEG - May 2/02 - SNS -- Cancom Grain Company Inc. went into receivership this week, with industry sources saying it resulted from losses caused by last year's drought. . . . Continue or visitors click here Unilever Selling Loders Croklaan GroupROTTERDAM - May 2/02 - SNS -- Unilever says it will sell its international specialty oils and fats unit, Loders Croklaan Group. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - May 2/02 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending May and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here Grape Exporters Get USDA Funding HelpWASHINGTON - May 2/02 - SNS -- The USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service is giving the California Table Grape Commission $75,000 to promote exports to the newly opened market of Australia. . . . Continue or visitors click here Serbia Expects 3.2 Million MT WheatSOFIA - May 2/02 - STAT -- Serbia is looking at a good start to this year's grain harvest, according to a report compiled by the U.S. agricultural attache here. . . . Continue or visitors click here ConAgra Donates WebVan Trucks to Food BanksOMAHA - May 2/02 - SNS -- ConAgra Foods, Inc. donated 31 trucks acquired from the failed dot-com grocer WebVan to food banks and other organizations across the United States today. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - May 3/02 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through May 3. . . . Continue or visitors click here Mixed Wekk for Dairy Product MarketsWASHINGTON - May 3/02 - STAT -- Dairy product prices managed a mixed performance during the week ending April 27, with cheese and nonfat dry milk advancing, while butter and dry whey gave up ground. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 3/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 674,188 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here General Decline in Weekly Oilseed CrushWINNIPEG - May 3/02 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 30,217 metric tons (MT) of canola and 32,540 MT of soybeans during the week ending May 1. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports 299,000 MTWINNIPEG - May 3/02 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 15,504,800 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 3,133,500 MT from the 18,638,300 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Modest Increase in Dairy Product OutputWASHINGTON - May 3/02 - STAT -- The United States recorded a modest increase in dairy product output over March of 2001, according to the latest data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Steep Drop in Manufactured Egg UseWASHINGTON - May 3/02 - STAT -- Food manufacturers in the United States reported a steep year over year drop in the quantity of shells eggs used, though year to date figures remain ahead of last year's totals, according to the latest data compiled bythe USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here March Poultry Slaughter Total SlipsWASHINGTON - May 3/02 - STAT -- The quantity of poultry certified wholesome during March 2002 (ready-to-cook weight) totaled 3.09 billion pounds, down 1% from the amount certified in March 2001, according to the USDA. Updated totals for February 2002show that 2.97 billion pounds were certified. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Wheat Sales Reach 1.2 MMT to EgyptDONALD - May 6/02 - STAT -- The Latest wheat sales by the Australian Wheat Board lifted sales to Egypt to the 1.2 million metric tons (MT) mark, the best 12 month performance since the mid 1990s. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia Works on Steam Bread WheatDONALD - May 6/02 - STAT -- The Australian wheat production industry is trying to create a new class of wheat it hopes will fit into the steamed bread market in China and other Asian countries. . . . Continue or visitors click here Aussie Slaughter Slips Across Four QuartersCANBERRA - May 6/02 - STAT -- Livestock slaughter activity continued to decline through the first quarter of 2002, judging from the latest slaughter data compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Livestock Exports SlipCANBERRA - May 6/02 - STAT -- Australian livestock exports slipped during March, according to data assembled by the Australian Livestock Export Corporation (LiveCorp). . . . Continue or visitors click here New Zealand Livestock and Wool Market SummaryWASHINGTON - May 6/02 - STAT -- The latest weekly summary of New Zealand's beef, lamb and wool markets was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly Export Inspections Total 69,633 BushelsWASHINGTON - May 6/02 - STAT -- Exports inspections of major grains and oilseeds at U.S. ports totalled 69,633 bushels during the week ending May 02, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 6/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 685,853 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly National Molasses ReportSPRINGFIELD - May 6/02 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest weekly national report covering the sugarcane molasses market in that country. The report covers both cane blackstrap and feed grade merchandise . . . Continue or visitors click here Railcar Unloads Advance 17%WINNIPEG - Apr 29/02 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) reported a 17% increase in railcar unloading activity at Canadian ports during the week ending April 27 with 4,182 cars unloaded. . . . Continue or visitors click here Slower Seeding Progress Reported in U.S.WASHINGTON - May 6/02 - STAT -- Seeding is advancing at a slightly slower pace than average for most major spring crops grown in the United States, judging from the latest seeding progress data assembled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Minor Drop in Winter Wheat QualityWASHINGTON - May 6/02 - STAT -- There was a slight decrease in the overall condition of this year's winter wheat crop in the latest crop progress data developed by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here General Decline in Canadian Grain StocksOTTAWA - May 7/02 - STAT -- Last year's decline in Canadian crop production levels are clearly visible in the latest stocks in all positions report released by Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here Malawi Desperate for Food AidJOHANNESBURG - May 7/02 - IRIN -- Funding to fight famine in Malawi has begun to trickle in, but it is still nowhere near what is required to prevent a humanitarian disaster, said aid agency CARE International. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 7/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 669,949 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Foodgrains Bank Donated 32,436 MT FoodWINNIPEG - May 7/02 - SNS -- Donations to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank exceeded CDN $6 million during the fiscal year ending March 31, allowing the agency to supply 32,436 metric tons (MT) of food aid to people in 26 countries. . . . Continue or visitors click here Newfield Seeds License ExpiresWINNIPEG - May 7/02 - SNS -- Newfield Seeds Company Ltd. of Nipawin, Saskatchewan allowed its grain dealers license to expire on April 30, according to an official notice from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). . . . Continue or visitors click here Danisco Buys PerlaromCOPENHAGEN - May 7/02 - SNS -- Danisco S/A finalized the purchase of Perlarom S.A., headquartered in Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium, advancing Danisco from the number 10 to number 6 position in the European flavoring market. . . . Continue or visitors click here Kenyan Coffee Production Plummets 50%NAIROBI - May 7/02 - SNS -- Kenyan coffee bean production for 2001/2002 was 51,700 metric tons (MT), a 50% drop from the previous year's production value. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia Orange Production Drops 30%CANBERRA - May 7/02 - STAT -- The USDA estimates that total Australian orange production will reach 437,000 metric tons (MT) this year, a decline of 30% from last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Egypt to Buy More Soybean SeedALEXANDRIA - May 8/02 - STAT -- Egypt expects to increase soybean imports during the coming marketing year from around 345,000 metric tons (MT) to a potential 370,000 MT, according to a recent report by the U.S. agricultural attache here. . . . Continue or visitors click here Indonesian Soybean, Meal Imports GrowingJAKARTA - May 8/02 - STAT -- Soybean production is expected to remain under pressure in Indonesia in the coming year, resulting in a projected 10% increase in soybean imports to around 1.65 million metric tons (MT) during the 2002-03 marketing year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Egg Output Reaches 48.6 Million DozenOTTAWA - May 8/02 - STAT -- Canadian egg production continued its year over year increases during March, with egg output rising 2.3% over year earlier levels to 48.6 million dozen, according to the latest data available from Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 8/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 645,553 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Small Expansion in Broiler Hatchery ActivityWASHINGTON - May 8/02 - STAT -- There was a small expansion in broiler hatchery activity during the week ending May 4, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Pig Trade Bans Extended in Parts of EuropeBRUSSELS - May 9/02 - STAT -- Shipments of live pigs and porcine semen, ova and embryos from parts of Germany and several regions of Spain will be extended until June 30 at the earliest, says the European Union's Standing Committee on the Food Chainand Animal Health. . . . Continue or visitors click here Some Chinese Products Allowed Back into EUBRUSSELS - May 9/02 - STAT -- Imports of Chinese origin gelatine and certain fish products produced by that country will once again be allowed in the European Community. . . . Continue or visitors click here Maysin Rich Corn Varieties IdentifiedWASHINGTON - May 9/02 - SNS -- USDA researchers have two lines of dent corn which produce silks rich in maysin, a chemical which stops caterpillars which eat the silks from growing. In this way it acts like a natural repellent. . . . Continue or visitors click here March Canola Oil Content Unchanged, Protein RisesWINNIPEG - May 9/02 - STAT -- The quality of canola seed exported from Canada during March was at its season average for oil content, but contained elevated levels of protein, according to data compiled by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Gives 56,600 MT Goods to Russia and GeorgiaWASHINGTON - May 9/02 - SNS -- The USDA is donating 56,600 metric tons (MT) of various agricultural products to two aid agencies in Russia and Georgia for use in their respective countries. . . . Continue or visitors click here Korean Beef Imports May DoubleEDMONTON - May 9/02 - SNS -- Canadian beef exports are expected to show substantial growth to South Korea, according to the Canada Beef Export Federation (CBEF). . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 9/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 661,989 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here North Dakota Expects Strong Flax InterestFARGO - May 9/.02 - SNS -- Oilseed producers in North Dakota are expected to show more interest in growing flaxseed this year than was the case last year, when they boosted plating 11% to 550,000 acres, believes North Dakota State University extension agronomist Duane R. Berglund. . . . Continue or visitors click here Pure Lean Hogs Inc. is Award FinalistMEDICINE HAT - May 9/02 - SNS -- Pure Lean Hogs is one of the finalists in the Alberta Emerald Foundation for Environmental Excellence Awards. Pure Lean's nomination was made in the Small Business category for "Low on Odor, High on Environment". The awards presentations will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2002 in Edmonton. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - May 9/02 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending May and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here Almond Harvest Pegged at 940 Million PoundsMODESTO - May 9/02 - STAT -- The California almond crop is expected to end up 14% higher than last year at a record 940 million pounds, according to the subjective forecast for the 2002 almond crop developed by the California Agricultural StatisticsService (CASS). . . . Continue or visitors click here Pioneer Returns Germplasm Rights to ISUAMES - May 9/02 - SNS -- A new agreement between Iowa State University and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., will make it possible for the university to license rights to soybean germplasm featuring healthy characteristics to other companies. . . . Continue or visitors click here Paraguay Soybean Harvest Reaches 3.1 MMTBUENOS AIRES - May 9/02 - STAT -- Soybean production is Paraguay was hurt by drought in December and is not likely to exceed 3.1 million metric tons (MT) this year, according to a recent report by the U.S. agricultural attache here. . . . Continue or visitors click here Argentine Sunseed Estimates Lifted to 3.7 MMTBUENOS AIRES - May 9/02 - STAT -- The latest sunflower production estimates for Argentine see a bigger crop than initially expected, with crops showing little impact from the weather which slowed the rate of harvest. . . . Continue or visitors click here Minor Oilseed Output Under Pressure in ArgentinaBUENOS AIRES - May 9/02 - STAT -- Minor oilseed production is coming under pressure in Argentina, with out put of oilseed peanuts and cottonseed posting substantial year over declines on account of falling interest among growers in producing these crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here Argentine Soybean Harvest Seen at 30 MMTBUENOS AIRES - May 9/02 - STAT -- The U.S. agricultural attache is going with the official production estimates for Argentine soybeans, with both entities now looking for the harvest to total 30 million metric tons (MT), up from 27.8 million MT lastyear. . . . Continue or visitors click here Pulses Help Maintain Wheat ProteinDONALD- May 10/02 - STAT -- Wheat protein levels in Western Australia's Esperance Port Zone have declined an average 0.5% during the past seven years, resulting in a $4 million reduction in annual average incomes says the state agriculture department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Winter Wheat Pegged at 1.3 Billion BushelsWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- The USDA reckons winter wheat production in the United States will drop 4% from last year's output levels to 1.30 billion bushels, the lowest production since 1978. . . . Continue or visitors click here Winter Durum Seen at 17.7 Million BushelsWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- The USDA believe durum wheat production in California and Arizona will total 17.7 million bushels, up 8% from their 2001 total of 16.4 million. . . . Continue or visitors click here White and Durum Wheat Wheat Early GainersWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - SNS -- The numbers for wheat production in the United States are starting to fill in with the release of winter wheat output estimates from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Slight Decrease in U.S. Orange OutputWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- Orange production in the United States looks like it will be 1% smaller than initially expected, with this season's harvest now pegged at 12.3 million tons. . . . Continue or visitors click here Mixed Price Performance in Dairy ProductWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- Dairy product prices recorded another mixed performance during a week which also featured a mixed performance by various classes of milkfat. . . . Continue or visitors click here General Increase in U.S. CitrusWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- Total citrus output in the United States could end up being slightly higher than year earlier levels, though some big swings in production levels from last year are clearly evident in data developed by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Potato Harvest Estimate SlipsWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- Spring potato production in the United States is expected to total 21.8 million cwt (100 pound units), up 1% from the April 1 forecast but down less than 1% from last year, according to the latest crop production estimates from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here May 1 Hay Stocks Up Over 2001WASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- Stocks of hay on farms in the United States remain at relatively high levels, according to the latest data from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - May 10/02 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through May 10. . . . Continue or visitors click here Demand Matches Gain in World Wheat OutputWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- The USDA took its first hard look at market prospects for the 2002-03 season with today's outlook report and believes prices stand a chance of maintaining an average close to the 2001-02 season even though world production is expected to be sharply higher. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Optimistic About Coarse Grain DemandWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- The world is looking at the chance of a massive increase in coarse grain production levels during the 2002-03 season, though the USDA is highly optimistic consumers will rise to the challenge and eat their way throughthe increase and then some. . . . Continue or visitors click here Global Oilseed Expansion ContinuesWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- Global oilseed production is expected to continue its recent upward trend this year, rising 2.1% to 331 million metric tons (MT), according to the first 2002-03 supply and demand outlook developed by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here World Rice Production Slips to 395.5 MMTWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- World rice production is expected to shrink during the 2002-03 season, according to preliminary new crop supply and demand forecasts developed by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Sugar Supplies Could Tighten in 2002-03WASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- The USDA is looking for a solid increase in sugar output levels in the United States on account of projected increase in both beet and cane sugar production levels. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Expects 155 Million Bushel Oat CropWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - STAT -- The USDA released its first estimate of the supply-demand picture facing oats, barley and sorghum in that country for the 2002-03 marketing campaign and is looking for stocks of the three grains to rise in response toprojected increase in the size of this year's crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly Canola Crush ReboundsWINNIPEG - May 10/02 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 42,768 metric tons (MT) of canola and 30,544 MT of soybeans during the week ending May 8. . . . Continue or visitors click here Zimbabwe May be Stiffed on Maize DealJOHANNESBURG - May 10/02 -IRIN -- Ari Ben-Menashe, the man at the center of Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's treason case, has been ordered to repay millions of dollars to the Zambian government in a maize deal gone wrong, the FinancialGazette reported. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 10/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 672,512 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly Cotton Market ReviewMEMPHIS - May 10/02 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest review of cotton market conditions in the United States, reviewing conditions through the week ending 4 10. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports 403,700 MTWINNIPEG - May 10/02 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 16,072,500 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 3,275,600 MT from the 19,348,100 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here North Dakota Farm Incomes SlideFARGO - May 10/02 - SNS -- Average farm incomes for North Dakota producers located outside the Red River Valley region are down 40%, says North Dakota State University farm management specialist Andrew Swenson, from $54,000 in 2000 to just $32,400 last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Russian, Ukraine Grain Output LoweredWASHINGTON - May 11/02 - SNS -- The USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service lowered the projected size of this year's grain harvest in both Russia and the Ukraine. . . . Continue or visitors click here Crop Prospects Improve in UzbekistanWASHINGTON - May 10/02 - SNS -- The USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service credits beneficial rainfall throughout the winter and spring for boosting wheat prospects in northern Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan). This season's opening moisture situation ends three years of drought in the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here New Zealand Livestock and Wool Market SummaryWASHINGTON - May 13/02 - STAT -- The latest weekly summary of New Zealand's beef, lamb and wool markets was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly Export Inspections Total 66,466 BushelsWASHINGTON - May 13/02 - STAT -- Exports inspections of major grains and oilseeds at U.S. ports totalled 66,466 bushels during the week ending May 09, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Wheat Pool Outlooks UnchangedDONALD - May 13/02 - STAT -- The Australian Wheat Board made no changes to its 2001-02 and 2002-03 marketing pools even though prices remain under pressure on world markets on account of intense competition among exporters for a limited volume of buying interest. . . . Continue or visitors click here ABB Interest Charges HikedADELAIDE - May 13/02 - SNS -- The Australian Barley Board, in a signal of central bank attitudes toward national interest rates in countries outside the United States, was forced to raise interest charged on grain pool advances. . . . Continue or visitors click here GrainCorp Closes 2002 Sorghum PoolsSYDNEY - May 13/02 - SNS -- GrainCorp Limited has closed the grain sorghum pools it was operating for the 2002 season, realizing an estimated final return of A$182 per metric ton (MT) for the No 1 grade product and $172 for No 2 grade sorghum sold through the marketing pool. . . . Continue or visitors click here Monsanto Release Genetic Markets to USBST. LOUIS - May 13/02 - SNS -- Monsanto Co. has become the second company this month to share its genetic resources with the rest of the industry in support of the U.S. soybean grower initiative to make soybeans more competitive with other oilseed crops through the Better Bean Initiative . . . Continue or visitors click here Fourth BSE Case Confirmed in JapanTOKYO - May 13/02 - SNS -- New incidences of mad cow disease in Japan and foot and mouth disease in hogs in South Korea has sent a shudder through livestock markets in the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly National Molasses ReportSPRINGFIELD - May 13/02 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest weekly national report covering the sugarcane molasses market in that country. The report covers both cane blackstrap and feed grade merchandise . . . Continue or visitors click here Stress Must be Managed During SeedingREGINA - May 13/02 - SNS -- Stress levels during seeding can be as great as during the harvest, creating a need for producers to recognize when their stress levels are getting too high and develop strategies to manage them, says Ken Imhoff, manager of the Farm Stress Unit, Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization. . . . Continue or visitors click here Harvest Management a Key to Harvest MaltREGINA - May 13/02 - SNS -- Many factors go into harvesting malting instead of feed barley, say Allan and Karen MacDougall of Francis, Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Control Root Rot For Good CropsREGINA - May 13/02 - SNS -- Chickpea and other pulse producers need to take steps to control root rot diseases in their crops in order to achieve the yield potential of their fields, suggests the final report on the project 'Etiology and Integrated Cultural and Chemical Control of Seed Decay, Damping-off and Root Rot of Chickpea'. . . . Continue or visitors click here March Closes With Massive Soy StocksBRASILIA - May 13/02 - STAT -- Brazil's soybean industry recorded a relatively strong March for product usage rates, lifting usage levels for the first quarter of the 2002 calendar closer to year earlier figures, according to data compiled by the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (ABIOVE). . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 13/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 651,639 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Fertilizer Prices Plunge in SaskatchewanREGINA - May 13/02 - SNS -- Price input surveys by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food have found fertilizer costs in the province will be sharply lower this year than was the case last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Seeding, Emergence Lag Last YearWASHINGTON - May 13/02 - STAT -- The rate of seeding slowed for most crops during the past week, with the result only sugarbeets are showing a better rate of seeding progress than last year, according to the latest data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here German Cotton Imports Up 15%BERLIN - May 13/02 - SNS -- Germany, a nation that doesn't produce any cotton, imported 146,125 metric tons (MT) of raw cotton last year, up 15% from 1999/2000. . . . Continue or visitors click here CWB Expands Contract OptionsWINNIPEG - May 14/02 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board has expanded the range of contracts available to western Canadian wheat growers through the addition of a Fixed Price Contract (FPC) for durum and the availability of the Early Payment Option forall classes of wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here Single Step System for Core Wrappped YarnWASHINGTON - May 14/02 - SNS -- The USDA holds a patent on a system for producing core wrapped yarn in a single step for a 10-fold increase in productivity, which it is making available for licensing. . . . Continue or visitors click here Brazil Experiences Exceptional Soybean SeasonWASHINGTON - May 14//02 - SNS -- With harvest virtually complete, Brazil is closing the first chapter of what USDA officials describe as a remarkable production season in that part of the world. . . . Continue or visitors click here YTD Meal Exports up 67.7%MUMBAI - May 14/02 - STAT -- India's exports of meals derived from crushing oilseeds totalled 201,450 metric tons (MT) during April, well above the 130,877 MT shipped during the same month last year, according to the Solvent Extractor's Association of India (SEA). . . . Continue or visitors click here 7,000 MT Canadian Flour for KoreaWINNIPEG - May 14/02 - SNS -- The Canadian Foodgrains Bank has donated 7,000 metric tons (MT) of Canadian wheat flour to North Korea, with the first shipments leaving Canada later this month. . . . Continue or visitors click here Post-Emergent Herbicides May be TicketDES MOINES - May 14/02 - SNS -- Corn producers need to more strongly consider post emergent herbicides as a wed control option this year in areas with unusually dry soils and in those areas where the rain does not seem to want to stop, say agricultural specialists with Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 14/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 674,498 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Turkey Hatchery Numbers MixedWASHINGTON - May 14/02 - STAT -- Turkey hatcheries posted a mixed performance during April, with the month ending with fewer eggs in incubators but more poults placed, according to the latest monthly report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Potato Stocks Drop 17%WASHINGTON - May 14/02 - STAT -- Potato stocks started May sharply below year earlier levels, according to the latest stocks in all positions report from the USDA. Even so, stocks on hand remain at the high of their recent norms. . . . Continue or visitors click here Step 2 Cotton Price Set at 1.26 centsWASHINGTON - May 14/02 - SNS -- In recent weeks the U.S. Northern Europe Price (USNE) for upland cotton has exceeded the and the Northern Europe Price (NE), forcing the USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation to set the payment rate for the user marketing certificate program at 1.26 cents per pound. . . . Continue or visitors click here India Sets New Spice Export RecordDELHI - May 15/02 - STAT -- India set a new record for spice exports during the just completed 2001-02 marketing campaign as shipments reached 245,000 metric tons (MT) with a total sales value of U.S. $341.6 million. . . . Continue or visitors click here Japan's Beer, Happoshu Sales Gain 0.6%TOKYO - May 15/02 - SNS -- Sales of beer and the low-alcohol substitute happoshu recorded the smallest year over year increase in recent months during April, according to data complied by the country's big five breweries. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Farms Getting BiggerOTTAWA - May 15/02 - SNS -- Not surprisingly, the last census in Canada discovered that as the number of farming operations in that country decline, the amount of land managed by the remaining businesses increases. . . . Continue or visitors click here Common Vinegar may be Potent HerbicideWASHINGTON - May 15/02 - SNS -- Limited trials using solutions containing 20% vinegar by the USDA found between 80% and 100% of weeds in corn fields could be killed without harming crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here French Crop Areas Smaller than ThoughtPARIS - May 15/02 - STAT -- Seeded area estimates released by the Office National Interprofessionnel des Céréales (ONIC) paint a slightly different picture of this year's crop production prospects in the country than seeded area and production estimates released last month by the European organization COCERAL. . . . Continue or visitors click here General Increase in Broiler HatcheryWASHINGTON - May 15/02 - STAT -- Broiler hatchery activity in the United States posted a general increase during the week ending May 11, according to the latest USDA data. . . . Continue or visitors click here Imperial Ginseng Loss NarrowsVANCOUVER - May 15/02 - SNS -- Imperial Ginseng Products Ltd. experienced a net loss across the first nine months of the current fiscal year and during the latest quarter. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 15/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 674,750 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here CGC Outlines Crops Covered by SecurityWINNIPEG - May 15.02 - SNS -- The Canadian Grain Commission responded to growing confusion among western Canadian agricultural producers and some processors about the scope of coverage offered by the security licensed grain dealers place with the federal government agency. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Poultry Output Growth UnabatedOTTAWA - May 16/02 - SNS -- Canadian poultry output levels during 2001 were guided by the same trends seen in the United States and several other countries. Production levels continue to rise, with usage of chicken growing faster than for products such as beef. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 16/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 574,955 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Soybean Crush Maintains UptrendCHICAGO - May 16/02 - SNS -- Soybean crush in the United States posted a solid increase over year earlier levels, with total crush in the United States reaching 1,007 million bushels or 27.4 million metric tons (MT) by the end of April, according todata supplied by the U.S. National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA). . . . Continue or visitors click here April Milk Output Jumps 2.9%WASHINGTON - May 16/02 - SNS -- Milk production in the United States jumped 2.8% during April to 12.5 billion pounds in the top 15 producing states in the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - May 16/02 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending May and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - May 17/02 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through May 17. . . . Continue or visitors click here Dairy Product Prices EaseWASHINGTON - May 17/02 - SNS -- Dairy product prices recorded a mixed performance during the week ending May 11, with cheese and butter dropping while dry milk and non whey advanced. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canola Crush Below Long Term AverageOTTAWA - May 17/-2 - STAT -- Canada's monthly canola crush dropped to unusually low levels during the latest three month period, with April posting the worst monthly performance since July of 1995. . . . Continue or visitors click here Three Million Need Food Aid in MalawiJOHANNESBURG - May 17/02 - IRIN -- While the present harvest period had eased Malawi's food crisis, more than three million people are still in need of urgent food aid, humanitarian workers told IRIN on Friday. . . . Continue or visitors click here Namibia Faces Drought ProblemsJOHANNESBURG May 17/02 - IRIN -- Namibia's Kavango and Caprivi regions will see only a third of their normal maize or corn harvest this year due to sparse rainfall. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 17/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 621,683 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports 390,500 MTWINNIPEG - May 17/02 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 16,464,800 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 3,421,500 MT from the 19,886,300 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canola Crush PlungesWINNIPEG - May 10/02 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 34,592 metric tons (MT) of canola and 33,851 MT of soybeans during the week ending May 15. . . . Continue or visitors click here Cattle on Feed Drops 2%WASHINGTON - May 17/02 - SNS -- The USDA says the number of cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.96 million head on May 1, 2002. The inventory was 2% below May 1, 2001 but slightly above May 1, 2000. . . . Continue or visitors click here Internet Music Piracy Impossible in CanadaVANCOUVER - May 18/02 - STAT -- Canadian farmers who have been building up libraries of country music and great Celtic tunes from the Canadian Maritime have also, in recent months, been buying the rights to legally copy the music they are downloadingfrom the internet to their MP3 players and CDs. . . . Continue or visitors click here Crushing Plant Opens in ChinaNANNING - May 18/02 - SNS -- A crush plant built jointly by the U.S. based Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation and Singapore's Wilmar has gone into operation at the southern Chinaport city of Fangchenggang. . . . Continue or visitors click here New Zealand Livestock and Wool Market SummaryWASHINGTON - May 20/02 - STAT -- The latest weekly summary of New Zealand's beef, lamb and wool markets was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Oats Help in Frost Prone AreasDONALD - May 20/02 - SNS -- Australian growers are being advised to consider planting oats in areas which may be prone to frost shortly after seeding because it is one of the most frost-tolerant cereals. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly Export Inspections Total 52,986 BushelsWASHINGTON - May 20/02 - STAT -- Exports inspections of major grains and oilseeds at U.S. ports totalled 52,986 bushels during the week ending May 16, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly National Molasses ReportSPRINGFIELD - May 20/02 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest weekly national report covering the sugarcane molasses market in that country. The report covers both cane blackstrap and feed grade merchandise . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Tenders for 89,860 MT Ag ProductsKANSAS CITY - May 20/02 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation office issued a PL-480 food aid tender covering 89,860 metric tons (MT) of merchandise for shipment through August 5 from inland shipping points. . . . Continue or visitors click here Soybean Seeding Slow; Grains Closer to NormalWASHINGTON - May 20/02 - SNS -- Relatively good seeding progress was reported during the past week, according to this week's preliminary crop progress report from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Tajikistan Faces Acute Crop ShortfallISLAMABAD - May 21/02 - IRIN -- Tajikistan will suffer from an acute food shortage of about 300,000 MT this year despite good rains, United Nations officials warned on Tuesday. . . . Continue or visitors click here Parkland Builds 250,000 MT Capacity PlantNORTH BATTLEFORD - May 21/02 - SNS -- Parkland Pulse Grain Co. Ltd. is building a new 250,000 metric ton (MT) annual capacity specialty crop processing facility here. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 21/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 637,489 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Flaxseed Oil QWuality ImprovesWINNIPEG - May 21/02 - STAT -- The average oil content of flaxseed exported to date is up over last year, according to the latest monthly export quality data compiled by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). . . . Continue or visitors click here UK Group Develops Grain Sales ContractLONDON - May 21/02 - SNS -- For a producer organization, the National Farmers Union in the United Kingdom has taken a radical step in the business relationship between agricultural producers and their buyers. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Boosts World Rice Price EstimateWASHINGTON - May 14/02 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation office here increased its estimate of the prevailing market for rice, resulting in a reduction in the marketing loan gain (MLG) and loan deficiency payment (LDP) rates. . . . Continue or visitors click here Lower Chicken and Egg OutputWASHINGTON - May 21/02 - STAT -- The USDA said there was general reduction in chicken and egg production during April, compared to last year. U.S. egg production totaled 7.08 billion during the month, down slightly from last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here EC Pledges Aid to MalawiJOHANNESBURG - May 21/02 - IRIN -- The European Commission (EC) has given disaster-stricken Malawi 95,000 metric tons (MT) of food aid to help the country cope with crippling food shortages. . . . Continue or visitors click here India Emphasizes Crude over Refined VegoilDELHI - May 21/02 - STAT -- India's vegetable oil imports dropped below year earlier levels during April, according to data compiled by the Solvent Extractors' Association Of India (SEA). . . . Continue or visitors click here W.G. Thompson IP Systems ApprovedWINNIPEG - May 21/02 - STAT -- Identity preservation (IP) systems used by W.G. Thompson & Sons Limited were audited by the Canadian Grain Commission and certified to be compliant with two standards. . . . Continue or visitors click here Saskatchewan Worries About GerminationREGINA - May 21/02 - STAT -- Good seeding progress was recorded in Saskatchewan during the past week, but the province's growers are becoming increasing worried about slow germination rates. . . . Continue or visitors click here Seeding Advances Despite Cool WeatherWINNIPEG - May 21/02 - STAT -- Seeding is making good progress in Manitoba despite cool temperatures and frosty nights, according to the latest crop progress report from the provincial agriculture department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Farm Bill Benefits Organic TooWASHINGTON - May 21/02 - SNS -- The controversial farm bill recently signed by President George Bush includes provisions for America's small organic farming industry. . . . Continue or visitors click here GE Crops Threaten Other FarmsBRUSSELS - May 21/02 - SNS -- An EU study recently leaked to Greenpeace states that genetically engineered (GE) crops would threaten the livelihood of other farmers if they were grown on a large scale in Europe. . . . Continue or visitors click here Can-Oat Milling Expanding PlantSASKATOON - May 22/02 - SNS -- Can-Oat Milling is increasing the annual capacity of its oat milling plant in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba by over 25 million pounds in an expansion expected to be completed in August. . . . Continue or visitors click here Oilseeds Hold Key to Specialized Milk OutputREGINA - May 22/02 - SNS -- Including oilseeds such as flax and sunflower can allow dairy producers to produce specialized milks with fatty acid compositions that benefits the human heart and circulatory system. . . . Continue or visitors click here Korea Slaughtered 120,000 HogsSEOUL - May 22/02 - SNS -- The foot and mouth disease outbreak in South Korea has so far resulted in the slaughter and burial of 120,000 pigs, according to estimates prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. . . . Continue or visitors click here AWB Profits up 47%MELBOURNE - May 22/02 - SNS -- AWB Limited recorded an after tax profit of A$77.1 million for the six months ending March 31, a 47% improvement over results during the same period last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 22/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 648,494 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly Broiler Hatchery AdvancesWASHINGTON - May 22/02 - STAT -- Broiler hatchery activity in the United States was generally higher than year earlier levels during the week ending May 18. . . . Continue or visitors click here Dry Pasture Conditions Pose Extra Risks to CattleREGINA - May 22/02 - SNS -- Dry pastures resulting from drought like conditions can create additional risks to cattle when because animals start consuming potentially poisonous plants as normal forages are depleted, says Bryan Doig, livestock agrologist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization. . . . Continue or visitors click here NHB Restructuring MootedLONGMONT - May 23/02 - SNS -- The U.S. based National Honey Board is seeking to change the way it is financed as well as the structure of the board. If achieved, the changes would see the board controlled by companies handling more than 250,000 pounds of honey annually, resulting in a dramatic decrease in the number of entities involved. . . . Continue or visitors click here Slight Increase in Oil in April Canola ExportsWINNIPEG - May 23/02 - STAT -- There was a slight increase in the oil content of canola exported from Canada during April, according to the latest quality data compiled by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). . . . Continue or visitors click here SA's Official Corn Estimate DisputedJOHANNESBURG - May 23/02 - IRIN -- South Africa, the breadbasket of a region hard hit by food shortages, could find itself unable to meet domestic needs should exports to neighbors outstrip reserves. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 23/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 671,766 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Old Crop Durum Up; All Else DownWINNIPEG - May 23/02 - STAT -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) boosted its current crop pool return estimate for durum wheat, but lowered values for all other products in both the 2001-02 and 2002-03 outlooks released today. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - May 23/02 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending May and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - May 24/02 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through May 24. . . . Continue or visitors click here Dairy Product Prices ChoppyWASHINGTON - May 24/02 - STAT -- Lower milkfat values contributed to the choppy tone seen in dairy product prices in recent weeks, judging from price data compiled for the week ending May 18 by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly Canadian Oilseed Crush ImprovesWINNIPEG - May 24/02 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 38,612 metric tons (MT) of canola and 34,175 MT of soybeans during the week ending May 22. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 24/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 678,041 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports 238,200 MTWINNIPEG - May 24/02 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 16,703,000 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 3,813,000 MT from the 20,516,000 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ontario Wheat Growers Get Interim PaymentOTTAWA - May 24/02 - SNS -- Wheat producers in Ontario will get an immediate CDN$15 per metric ton (MT) interim payments from the Ontario Wheat Producers Marketing Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here Record Red Meat Output in AprilWASHINGTON - May 24/02 - SNS -- Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.90 billion pounds in April, up 11% from the 3.51 billion pounds produced in April 2001 and a new record high for April, according to the latest productionreport from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Corn Belt Needs Drier WeatherWASHINGTON - May 24/02 - SNS -- Summer crops in the United States corn belt need to see drier conditions to realize this year's yield potential, argues the USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service. . . . Continue or visitors click here Old Crop Pool Steady, New Crop DownDONALD - May 27/02 - STAT -- A strengthening Australian dollar has had no immediate impact on the projected returns from the Australian Wheat Board's 2001-02 National Pool, but projected returns for the 2002-03 pool were reduced. . . . Continue or visitors click here Anitech Sells Pork Grading Devices to AlbertaTORONTO - May 27/02 - SNS -- Three Anitech PG-100 Pork Grading Probes have been purchased by the Alberta Pork Grading Company (2000) Inc., the pork grading authority for the Province of Alberta, for a pork packing plant in Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 27/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 759,240 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Aid to Africa Needs to be IncreasedADDIS ABABA - May 27/02 - IRIN -- Aid for Africa should be doubled if the continent is to meet millennium goals set by the United Nations, the president of the African Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday. . . . Continue or visitors click here New Zealand Livestock and Wool Market SummaryWASHINGTON - May 28/02 - STAT -- The latest weekly summary of New Zealand's beef, lamb and wool markets was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly Export Inspections Total 70,350 BushelsWASHINGTON - May 28/02 - STAT -- Exports inspections of major grains and oilseeds at U.S. ports totalled 70,350 bushels during the week ending May 23, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here 74% of Crops Planted in SaskatchewanREGINA - May 28/02 - STAT -- Seeding of all crops has now advanced to 74% complete, according to the latest crop progress report from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food, just one point behind the recent five-year average. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly National Molasses ReportSPRINGFIELD - May 28/02 - SNS -- The USDA released its latest weekly national report covering the sugarcane molasses market in that country. The report covers both cane blackstrap and feed grade merchandise . . . Continue or visitors click here Gross Farm Incomes Plunge to 8-year LowOTTAWA - May 28/02 - SNS -- Canadian farm cash receipts plunged 5.4% below year earlier levels to an eight-year low during the first quarter of 2002, according to numbers compiled by Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here Europe to Sign Plant Divertsity TreatyBRUSSELS - May 28/02 - SNS -- The European Union will sign a new international treaty aimed at preserving the planet's plant genetic resources so they can be used by future plant breeders for the good of inhabitants of the planet. . . . Continue or visitors click here Arrival of U.S. Aid Shipment WelcomedJOHANNESBURG - May 28/02 - IRIN -- The UN World Food Program (WFP) has "warmly welcomed" the arrival of a 33,000 metric tons (MT) shipment of relief food into the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam at the weekend, earmarked to help feed millions of people facing food shortages across Southern Africa. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 28/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 728,290 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Reports Good Seeding ProgressWASHINGTON - May 28/02 - STAT -- Good progress was made during the past week seeding this year';s crops, according to preliminary a crop condition report released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Grimmer Malting Barley OutlookDONALD - May 29/02 - SNS -- Optimism about malting barley market prospects fort the coming year are fading, forcing the Australian Barley Board to lower its projected for the 2002-03 crop. . . . Continue or visitors click here ABB Closing 2001-02 Barley PoolDONALD - May 29/02 - SNS -- The Australian Barley Board is closing its 2001-02 marketing pools for barley effective June 13, generating up to a A$48 per metric ton (MT) final payment to participating growers in South Australia and Victoria. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 29/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 694,706 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here General Improvement in Broiler HatcheryWASHINGTON -May 29/02 - SNS -- Broiler hatchery activity showed a general improvement over year earlier levels during the week ending May 25, according to the latest data assembled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Honduran Coffee Production Continues to FallTEGUCIGALPA - May 29/02 - SNS -- With coffee prices hitting a 30 year low, Honduran coffee production is estimated to drop 5.7% from 2001/2002. . . . Continue or visitors click here South African Citrus Production Rises 5%PRETORIA - May 29/02 - SNS -- Total citrus production for South Africa in 2002 was 1.6 million metric tons (MT), 5% higher than last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 30/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 692,115 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here General Rise in Canadian Red Meat StocksOTTAWA - May 30/02 - STAT -- There was a general increase in the quantity of red meat held in cold storage in Canada during April, with total stocks up sharply over year and month earlier levels. . . . Continue or visitors click here Market Loss Payment ExpectedFARGO - May 30/02 - SNS -- A market loss payment of U.S. $1.20 per 100 pounds (cwt) is expected to be made in June under terms of the 2002 Farm Bill, reckons Dwight Aakre of the NDSU Extension Service. . . . Continue or visitors click here Spain Told to Conform with Organic RulesBRUSSELS - May 30/02 - SNS -- The European Commission formally asked Spain to change certain rules and commercial practices concerning organic farming. . . . Continue or visitors click here Herbicide Conflict AdvisoryGREENSBORO - May 30/02 - SNS -- Syngenta Crop Protection is warning growers and custom applicators not to apply post-emergence Callisto herbicide on corn following use of Counter CR insecticide and Lorsban 15G insecticide. . . . Continue or visitors click here Free Crop Insurance for Food Aid CropsEDMONTON - May 30/02 - SNS -- Alberta crop producers who have committed the production from 3,200 acres of crops grown this year to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank will not have to pay for crop insurance from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). . . . Continue or visitors click here Peanut Stocks Remian HighWASHINGTON - May 30/02 - STAT -- Peanut stocks in the United States continue to run well ahead of year earlier levels, with the latest USDA data showing there are 2.90 billion pounds of equivalent farmer stock on hand, compared to 1.91 billion poundsas of April 30 last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - May 30/02 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending May and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports 421,700 MTWINNIPEG - May 30/02 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 17,124,700 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year down 3,764,500 MT from the 20,889,200 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vietnamese Coffee Production Drops 20% After Record YearHANOI - May 30/02 - SNS -- Coffee production for 2000/2001 in Vietnam was the highest its ever been, but last year saw production drop 20% to 735,000 metric tons (MT). . . . Continue or visitors click here Spain's Tomato Harvest Exceeds EU QuotaMADRID - May 30/02 - SNS -- Spanish tomato production in 2001/2002 was 4% higher than the previous year's harvest, exceeding the EU quota by 225,000 metric tons (MT). . . . Continue or visitors click here Mexico Decreases Cotton Planted Area 50%MEXICO CITY - May 30/02 - STAT -- Poor international prices and government support have caused Mexico's planted area for cotton to drop 50%, causing the USDA to project production of only 188,000 bales, the lowest in eight years. . . . Continue or visitors click here Dairy Product Prices Mostly LowerWASHINGTON - May 31/02 - STAT -- Dairy product prices were mostly lower in the United States during the week ending May 25, according to data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Meat Production on Rise in UkraineKIEV - May 31/02 - SNS -- Cattle numbers and red meat production levels in the Ukraine are rising relative to last year, suggest numbers developed by the country's agriculture department. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - May 31/02 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through May 31. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canola Crush Down, Soybean UpWINNIPEG - May 31/02 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 29,271 metric tons (MT) of canola and 35,881 MT of soybeans during the week ending May 29. . . . Continue or visitors click here Vancouver Bulk Vessel SummaryVANCOUVER -- May 31/02 -- STAT -- Exporters have nominated vessels to load a total of 704,669 metric tons (MT) of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products at the Port of Vancouver in the coming weeks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Pig Crop Rises 1% Over April 2001WASHINGTON - May 31/02 - SNS -- Pig production in the United States inched upward during April, rising 1% to 8.57 million head, according to the latest data compiled by the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Farm Subsidies by RecipientFARGO - May 31/02 - SNS -- Andrew Swenson, a Farm Management Specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service, says a website operated by the Environment Working Group Web site (http://www.ewg.org)has been the focus of much media attention. . . . Continue or visitors click here
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