Agricultural market news for May 2006 U.S. National Weekly Rice SummaryLITTLE ROCK - May 1/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Markets Start Week On Slow NoteCHICAGO - May 1/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are off to an unusually slow start this week, with little fresh business reported over the weekend. . . . Continue or visitors click here Jimenez Leaves HeinzNEW YORK - May 1/06 - SNS -- H.J. Heinz Company announced Joseph Jimenez will leave Heinz effective April 28, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Raises May Lending RatesWASHINGTON - May 1/06 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) raised interest rates for 1995 and prior crop year commodity loans from 4.750% to 4.875%. . . . Continue or visitors click here Botswana Faces FMD OutbreakJOHANNESBURG - May 1/06 - IRIN -- The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) says the country could lose millions of dollars in beef earnings following an outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which has forced the closure of the country's two abattoirs. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 CWB Contract Call UpdateWINNIPEG - May 1/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) announced contract calls for Canada Western Red Spring wheat (CARS), Canada Prairie Spring White wheat (CPSW), Canada Western Extra Strong Red spring wheat (CWES), Canada Western Red Winter wheat (CWRW), and Canada Western Soft White Spring wheat (CWSWS) for the 2005-06 crop year. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 1/06 - 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 UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 ReportATLANTA - May 1/06 - 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 1/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Imperial Sugar DividendNEW YORK - May 1/06 - SNS -- Imperial Sugar Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share payable on May 26, 2006 to shareholders of record on May 16, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here Modest Rise in Bangladesh Oilseed OutputWASHINGTON - May 1/06 - SNS -- Oilseed production in Bangladesh is expected to reach 332,000 metric tons (MT) in 2006-07, including 255,000 MT of mustard seed and 77,000 MT of other oilseeds, believes the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Chile Sees Smaller Wheat HarvestWASHINGTON - May 1/06 - SNS -- Low prices and poor weather conditions have combined for force a reduction in the estimated size of this season's wheat harvest in Chile, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here China's Cotton Imports SurgingWASHINGTON - May 1/06 - SNS -- China could import 4.1 million metric tons (MT) of cotton in 2006-07 to meet the surging demands by the country's textile industry, which may consume 10.2 million MT of cotton in 2006-07. . . . Continue or visitors click here Jump in Malaysian Palm Oil ProductionKUALA LUMPUR - May 1/06 - SNS -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reports total crude palm oil (CPO) production rose 18% to 1.2 million metric tons (MT) in March. . . . Continue or visitors click here Saskatchewan Seeds 3% of CropREGINA - May 1/06 - SNS -- May is starting with a slightly above average progress plating this year's crops, according to the crop progress report from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 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 United States Fruit and Vegetable ShipmentsWASHINGTON - May 2/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here World Ag Markets Worry About WeatherCHICAGO - May 2/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets maintained a relatively low level of activity, with traders watching short term weather conditions in North America as it affects seeding progress and the condition of previously sown crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Finalizes 2004-05 PoolsA table about Australian Finalizes 2004-05 Pools . . . Subscribers Only
Smaller World Cotton ResidualWASHINGTON - May 2/06 - SNS -- World cotton stocks should end up smaller than initially expected at the close of the 2005-06 marketing campaign, believes the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). . . . Continue or visitors click here ADM Reports 29% Profit JumpNEW YORK - May 2/06 - SNS -- Archer Daniels Midland reported net earnings of U.S. $348 million on sales of $9,123 million during the three months ending March 31, compared to a net of $269 million revenues of $8,484 million during the third quarter of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here CNH Global Profits TripleNEW YORK - May 2/06 - SNS -- CNH Global N.V. reported net income of U.S. $43 million sales and other income of $3,161 million for the three months ending March 31, compared to a net of $15 million on revenues of $3,003 million during the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Near Record Canola Volume on WCEWINNIPEG - May 2/06 - SNS -- Trading volumes on the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) enjoyed a 72% increase over year earlier levels in April, reaching 249,395 contracts across all futures markets. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - May 2/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 2/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 USDA Sets Wool, Mohair PriceWASHINGTON - May 2/06 - 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 Colombian Cotton Crops SlippingWASHINGTON - May 2/06 - SNS -- Colombian cotton production is expected to fall 9% to 47,300 metric tons (MT) in 2005-06 and to decline a further 2% in the following year, according to the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Nigerian Wheat Imports RisingWASHINGTON - May 2/06 - SNS -- Nigeria wheat imports will likely jump from an estimated 3,8 million MT this season to a forecast 4.3 million MT in 2006-07, with U.S. market share advancing from 3.3 million to 3.8 million MT. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 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 Australian Meat Exports Falter in AprilSYDNEY - May 3/06 - SNS -- Australian beef and veal exports fell 17% below year earlier levels in April, according to According to figures released by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. . . . Continue or visitors click here Outside Factors Propel Ag MarketsCHICAGO - May 3/06 - SNS -- Trading activity on international agricultural commodity markets maintained a fairly busy pace, helped by a shopping spree by Iranian importers concerned about the possibility the United Nations will impose trade sanctions on the country for refusing to cancel its nuclear energy program. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Barley Pools Outlooks UnchangedSYDNEY - May 3/06 - SNS -- The Australian barley marketing board, ABB Grain Ltd, left its gross barley pool indicators for 2005-06 and price estimates unchanged. . . . Continue or visitors click here Tajikistan Suffers Stormy WeatherANKARA - May 3/06 - IRIN -- Landslides and floods triggered by torrential rains have damaged farmlands and infrastructure in southern Tajikistan, the country's emergencies ministry said on Wednesday. . . . Continue or visitors click here Heinz Sells More Business UnitsNEW YORK - May 3/06 - SNS -- H.J. Heinz Company sold two additional businesses as the company seeks to refocus on three core businesses: Ketchup and Sauces; Meals and Snacks; and Infant Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here Mixed Quality Results for 2005 SoybeansWINNIPEG - May 3/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Grain Commission's (CGC) 2005 harvest survey shows the Ontario top two grades of soybeans are well above their ten-year average for oil content but below their ten-year average for protein content. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 Wild Bananas DisappearingROME - May 3/06 - SNS -- Plant breeders are losing important sources of genetic material because of the continuing disappearance of exotic and wold banana species, warns the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). . . . Continue or visitors click here Food Insecurity Worsens in ChadROME - May 3/06 - SNS -- Threats of military incursions by Sudan into Chad to attack Sudanese who have fled genocidal activities in Darfur by Sudanese military units and government-backed Arab gangs is worsening the food crisis for some 70,000 people who have either fled the continuous armed incursions in the east of the country or are resident there, warns the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here CWB Feed Barley PaymentWINNIPEG - May 3/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is making an interim payment of $10 per metric ton (MT) for all feed barley delivered into the 2005-06 Pool A, which was open from Aug. 1, 2005 to Jan. 31, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 4 - 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 Iraq and Iran Getting BusyCHICAGO - May 4/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets continue to experience relatively light trading interest in commodities of most interest in North American farmers and traders, though Iraq has indicated it will start a new roundof wheat purchases negotiations next week after reports a 100,000 metric ton (MT) sales of U.S. wheat was cancelled. . . . Continue or visitors click here KCBT Trading Volume RecordKANSAS CITY - May 4/06 - SNS -- The Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) reports trading volume is up 57.8% so far this calendar year, with April seeing new volume records posted for the wheat futures contract, the wheat options contract and the exchange as a whole. . . . Continue or visitors click here Imperial Sugar Profits ImproveNEW YORK - May 4/06 - SNS -- Imperial Sugar Company reported net income of U.S. $7/132 million on sales of $221.264 million during the second quarter ending March 31, compared to a net loss of $1.074 million on sales of $171.492 million during the samethree month period last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Cargill Building French Rapeseed PlantNEW YORK - May 4/06 - SNS -- Cargill plans to spend over 50 million euro to build a rapeseed crushing plant at its existing site at the port of Montoir in western France. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings RiseWASHINGTON - Maty 4/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending April 26 rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 4/06 - 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 UpdateMIAMI - May 4/06 - 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 ReportATLANTA - May 4/06 - 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 UpdateNEW YORK - May 4/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 4/06 - 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 4/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - May 4/06 - 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 Energy Costs Whack Chiquita ProfitsNEW YORK - May 4/06 - SNS -- Chiquita Brands International, Inc. reported net income of U.S. $19.5 million on sales of $1,153.7 million for the quarter ending March 31, compared to a net of $86.5 million on sales of $931.8 million during the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 5 - 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 Dairy Product Markets Mostly DownWASHINGTON - May 5/06 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were largely lower across the seven days ending April 29, reveals today's USDA report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Livestock Auction Action RisesSYDNEY - May 5/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd rose during the past week on gains in sheep, lamb and cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - May 5/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through May 5. . . . Continue or visitors click here India Protein Meal Export Summary - April 2006A table about India Protein Meal Export Summary - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Winter Wheat Crop Tours WorrisomeCHICAGO - May 5/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets are finishing off the week on a relatively quiet note, with little fresh business reported overnight. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports Total 655,800 MTWINNIPEG - May 5/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 19,139,200 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 3,656,800 MT from the 15,482,400 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Crush SinksWINNIPEG - May 5/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 64,122 metric tons (MT) of canola and 25,094 of soybeans during the week ending May 3. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 5/06 - 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 UpdateNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 5/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 5/06 - 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cheese Production By Month - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Cheese Production By Month - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Dairy Product Output RisesWASHINGTON - May 5/06 - SNS -- Dairy product output was higher in March, with most product categories posting year over year gains, according to the USDA . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Canned and Dry Milk by State - Mar 2006A table about U.S. Canned and Dry Milk by State - Mar 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Cotton Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Lean Hogs Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 MGE Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CME Live Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 KCBT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Oats Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Pork Belly Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Milk Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Oats Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Rough Rice Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Soybean Meal Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Milk Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 FCOJ Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Mini Soybeans Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 NYBOT Cocoa Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Soybean Meal Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Feeder Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Soybean Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Sugar Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Sugar Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 MGE Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Lean Hogs Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 Corn Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CME Pork Belly Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 CBOT Soybean oil Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 5/06 - 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 ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 8 - 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 SummaryLITTLE ROCK - May 8/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Food Shortage Develops in NepalKATHMANDU - May 8/06 - IRIN -- International development agencies in Nepal are seriously concerned about an acute food shortage in several hill and mountain districts in the western region of the Himalayan kingdom. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Markets Open Week on Busier NoteCHICAGO - May 8/06 - SNS -- World markets are starting the week on a busier note, with several tenders announced over the weekend and Iraq starting to look at offers on recent tenders to buy wheat and rice. . . . Continue or visitors click here Brazil Soybean Usage Summary - March 2006A table about Brazil Soybean Usage Summary - March 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 Shell Egg Usage JumpsWASHINGTON - May 8/06 - SNS -- Food manufacturers in the United States broke 170 million dozen shell eggs in March, down 5% from last year, but 7% above the 159 million broken last month, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 8/06 - 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 8/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Agricore Pioneer Seed Sales AgreementWINNIPEG - May 8/06 - SNS -- Agricore United and Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited entered a new hybrid canola agreement that will give Agricore United customers access to products exclusively provided by the Pioneer Hi-Bred canola breeding program. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 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 Saskatchewan Seeding Rate SlipsREGINA - May 9/06 - SNS -- The pace of seeding this year's crops slipped behind the recent average and last year, with 9% now in the ground, down from 16% last year and the recent average of 11% complete by the end of the first week of May, reports Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Egg Output Jumps in MarchOTTAWA - May 9/06 - SNS -- Canadian egg production totaled 50 million dozen in march, up from 45.8 million the previous month and 48.7 million the same last year, according to the latest data available from Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Tender Lifts Market PsychologyCHICAGO - May 9/06 - SNS -- The world's wheat markets were given a boost as details of the latest import tender by India became available as that country performs a dramatic conversion from being a net exporter last year to a net wheat importer this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA To Buy AsparagusWASHINGTON - May 9/06 - SNS -- The USDA plans to buy up to 2 million pounds of canned and 2 million pounds of frozen asparagus, to be donated to child nutrition and other domestic food assistance programs. . . . Continue or visitors click here United States Fruit and Vegetable ShipmentsWASHINGTON - May 9/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 FRCC Upset With Tory DecisionSASKATOON - May 9/06 - SNS -- The Farmer Rail Car Coalition (FRCC) blasted the federal government;s decision to retain ownership of the government hopper fleet instead of selling it to a farmer coalition. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 9/06 - 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 9/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here FCC Sells Agribiotics ShareTORONTO - May 9/06 - SNS -- FCC Ventures, a division of Farm Credit Canada, has sold its shares of Agribiotics Holdings Inc. to Nitragin Holdings Inc., the Canadian affiliate of Merck KGaA. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Sets Wool, Mohair PriceWASHINGTON - May 9/06 - 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 Danish Grass Seed Output RisesWASHINGTON - May 9/06 - SNS -- Grass seed production in Denmark jumped from 88,000 metric tons (MT) in 2004 to 106,829 MT last year on account of increased plantings and superior red fescue yields. . . . Continue or visitors click here Thai Rice Markets MixedBANGKOK - May 9/06 - SNS -- Harvest selling pressure and continued strength in the Thai baht combined to keep that country's rice markets mixed the last week, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philippine Coconut Product Exports DownWASHINGTON - May 9/06 - SNS -- Philippine coconut oil and copra meal exports sank 17.9% and 49.8% below year earlier levels in January, according to data assembled by the U.SA. agricultural attache for the country. There were no copra exports during the period. . . . Continue or visitors click here Demand Supports Vietnamese RiceHANOI - May 9/06 - SNS -- Improving export demand lifted export asking prices for Vietnamese rice the last half of April, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here Spanish Citrus Output DownWASHINGTON - May 9/06 - SNS -- Total citrus fruit production in Spain ended up at 5.28 million metric tons (MT) in 2005-06, down from 5.878 million MT the previous season, according to recent government estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here Nigeria Resuming Sugar ProductionWASHINGTON - May 9/06 - SNS -- Nigeria is in a position to produce sugar this year, after relying on imports to cover all domestic needs the past four years, says the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here CWB Contract Call UpdateWINNIPEG - May 9/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) issued an advance delivery call on 2005-06 Series C delivery contracts for Canadian Western Amber Durum wheat (CWAD) to meet nearby sales commitments. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 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 World Ag Markets QuietenCHICAGO - May 10/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were quiet at mid-week, with little fresh business reported as markets wait for results on tenders announced earlier in the week. . . . Continue or visitors click here Marketing Problems Lift Canada's StocksOTTAWA - May 10/06 - SNS -- Stocks of major grains and oilseeds remain above their previous 10-averages as of March 31, according to Statistics Canada, perhaps explaining why growers in that country are considering an overall decline in the amount of land put into crops this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Record Durum and Corn StocksOTTAWA - May 10/06 - SNS -- Total wheat stocks (both those on farms and stocks in commercial positions) amounted to 18.8 million metric tons (MT) as of March 31, 22% higher than the 15.388 million MT reported in March 2005, according to Statistics Canada's stocks in all positions report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Oilseed Stocks Up AgainOTTAWA - May 10/06 - SNS -- Total supplies of oilseeds in Canada posted their second year over year increase in the Statistics Canada's March 31 stocks in all positions report, with gains recorded in flax, canola and soybeans. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - May 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 10/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 ADM Plans Iowa Ethanol PlantNEW YORK - May 10/06 - SNS -- Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) plans to build its second ethanol plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 11 - 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 European Dairy Market SummaryMADISON - May 11/06 - 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 OverviewMADISON - May 11/06 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Markets Quiet In Front of USDA ReportsCHICAGO - May 11/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets remain relatively quiet in front of Friday's updated supply and demand and crop production reports from the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here ADM Expands German PlantsNEW YORK - May 11/06 - SNS -- Archer Daniels Midland Company will expand its Hamburg facility with the addition of a palm oil refinery that will have an annual capacity of 350,000 metric tons (MT) per year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Noble First Quarter Profits UpNEW YORK - May 11/06 - SNS -- Noble Group Limited reported a net profit of U.S. $35.112 million on gross revenue of $2,791.208 million for the three months ending March 31, up from a net of $30.036 million on revenues of $2,630.868 million during the previous quarter. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 11/06 - 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 ReportATLANTA - May 11/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 11/06 - 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 UpdateNEW YORK - May 11/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 11/06 - 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 Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings SlipWASHINGTON - May 11/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending May 3 fell, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Bird Flu Panic Gone in CameroonYAOUNDE - May 11/06 - IRIN -- Panic that swept through Cameroon after deadly H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in March has given way to complacency as no human casualties have been reported in the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - May 11/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here California Almonds Top Billion PoundsMODESTO - May 11/06 - SNS -- Almond production in California looks like it will top the billion pound mark this year. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - May 11/06 - 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 ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 12 - 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 Dairy Product Markets MixedWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States finished the week ending with mixed results, reveals today's USDA report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cotton Ginnings by State - 2005A table about U.S. Cotton Ginnings by State - 2005 . . . Subscribers Only
Australian Livestock Auction Action FallsSYDNEY - May 12/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd feel during the past week on declines in sheep, lamb and cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here Cotton Ginnings Up 3% in 2005WASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- A total of 23.3 million running bales were ginned during the 2005 season, 3% above 2004's ginnings of 22.6 million running bales, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - May 12/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through May 12. . . . Continue or visitors click here California Expects 1.02 Billion Pounds AlmondsWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- The 2006 California almond crop is forecast at 1.02 billion pounds, shelled basis, up 11% from the revised 2005 crop, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here Smaller Than Expected Winter Wheat CropWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Winter wheat production in the United States is forecast at 1.32 billion bushels, down 12% from 2005 and below the average pre-report guess by the trade, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Hay Stocks Under PressureWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- All hay stored on farms in the United States on May 1, 2006 totaled 21.3 million tons, down 23% from the previous year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here Winter Durum Harvest Down 12%WASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Production of Durum wheat in Arizona and California is forecast at a collective 12.7 million bushels, down 12% from last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here Spring Potato Output ExpandsWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Spring potato production in the United States this year is forecast at 20.6 million cwt (100 pound units), up 3% from the April forecast and 10% above last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Wheat Production by Class - May 2006A table about U.S. Wheat Production by Class - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Generally Larger Citrus HarvestWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- With the exception of oranges, production of other types of citrus grown in the United States is larger than initially expected, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here No Change in U.S. Orange ForecastWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- The U.S. all orange forecast for the 2005-06 season is 8.96 million tons, unchanged from the April 1 forecast but 3% below last season's final utilization, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here Papaya Harvest Dips in AprilWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 1.89 million pounds for April, down 12% from last month and 30% lower than a year ago, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cottonseed Production Summary - May 2006A table about U.S. Cottonseed Production Summary - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Objective Cotton Data - May 2006A table about U.S. Objective Cotton Data - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Record U.S. Cotton Crop in 2005WASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- All cotton production for 2005 is estimated at a record high 23.9 million 480-pound bales, 3% above last year's previous record, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Fruit and Nut Crop Summary - May 2006A table about U.S. Fruit and Nut Crop Summary - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Mixed Results for Tropical FruitWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Tropical fruit production in Hawaii generate mixed results in 2005, with output of bananas up, while guava output was unchanged and papaya and taro down, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Crop Summary - May 2006A table about U.S. Crop Summary - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
California Peach Crop DownWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- The California 2006 peach crop is forecast at 770,000 tons, down 11% from 2005 and 21% below two years ago, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Domestic Rice Supply and Use - May 2006A table about USDA Domestic Rice Supply and Use - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
USDA Domestic Wheat Supply and Use - May 2006A table about USDA Domestic Wheat Supply and Use - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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USDA World Grain Supply-Demand Summary - May 2006A table about USDA World Grain Supply-Demand Summary - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Tightening World Wheat SituationWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- World wheat production should decline again in 2006-07 to just over 600 million metric tons (MT) from around 620 million last season and almost 629 million MT in 2004-05, according to updated supply and demand forecasts by the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 12/06 - 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 Markets Finish on Quiet NoteCHICAGO - May 12/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are finishing the week on a relatively quiet note, with little fresh business reported in front of today's USDA estimate of winter wheat production in the United States and update supply and demand forecasts for major crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Domestic Cotton Supply and Use - May 2006A table about USDA Domestic Cotton Supply and Use - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
USDA World Corn Supply and Use - May 2006A table about USDA World Corn Supply and Use - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Record World Rice Harvest ForecastWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- World rice production should rise again in 2006-07 to a record 417.01 million metric tons (MT) from 411.52 million last season and 402.69 million MT in 2004-05, according to updated supply and demand forecasts by the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here Smaller Coarse Grain Harvest ForecastWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- World coarse grain production should decline again in 2006-07 to 964.39 million metric tons (MT) from around 968.02 million last season and 1014.85 million MT in 2004-05, according to updated supply and demand forecasts by the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Red Meat Supply and Use - May 2006A table about USDA Red Meat Supply and Use - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Little Change in Global OilseedsWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- World oilseed production should be little changed in 2006-07 at 390 million metric tons (MT) versus 390.68 million last season and 380.79 million MT in 2004-05, according to updated supply and demand forecasts by the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Poultry Meat Supply and Use - May 2006A table about USDA Poultry Meat Supply and Use - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Slow Growth Forecast for U.S. Meat IndustryWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Total U.S. meat production in 2007 is projected to grow at a considerably slower rate than expected for 2006, according to updated supply and demand forecasts by the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here Tighter World Cotton PictureWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- World cotton production should be rise in 2006-07 at 115 million metric tons (MT) versus 113.41 million last season and 120.50 million MT in 2004-05, according to updated supply and demand forecasts by the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Domestic Egg Supply and Use - May 2006A table about USDA Domestic Egg Supply and Use - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Reduced U.S. Sugar Supply in 2006-07WASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Projected U.S. sugar supply for 2006-07 is 11.5 million short tons, raw value, down from 11.9 million in 2005-06, mainly due to lower assumed imports, more than offsetting higher beginning stocks and production, according to updated supply and demand forecasts by the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Forecasts Rising Milk OutputWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Milk production in the United States is forecast to increase gradually in 2007 as weaker milk prices and higher feed costs lead to a reduction in dairy cow inventory, according to updated supply and demand forecasts by the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Dairy Price Forecasts - May 2006A table about USDA Dairy Price Forecasts - May 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 12/06 - 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 PlungesWINNIPEG - May 12/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 50,341 metric tons (MT) of canola and 23,072 of soybeans during the week ending May 10. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 12/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 12/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 12/06 - 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 515,900 MTWINNIPEG - May 12/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 19,673,200 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 3,661,600 MT from the 16,011,600 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC NYBOT FCOJ Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Cocoa Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Sugar Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Mini Soybeans Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Cotton Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Oats Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Coffee Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 KCBT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 KCBT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Corn Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 oil Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Soybean Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Live Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Soybean Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 CME Feeder Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Milk Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Oats Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 MGE Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Rough Rice Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 oil Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Mini Soybeans Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 NYBOT Cotton Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Lean Hogs Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Soybean Meal Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 MGE Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 CME Pork Belly Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Milk Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Soybean Meal Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 12/06 - 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 Agricore Extends Weather Risk InsuranceWINNIPEG - May 12/06 - SNS -- Agricore United extended its current integrated risk financing program which will expire October 31, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here Increased Turkey Hatchery ActivityWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity rose during April, pulled higher by an increase in the number of eggs in incubators, according to the latest USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Thai Rice Markets FirmBANGKOK - May 13/06 - SNS -- Tightening exportable supplies of rice helped lift prices higher last week in Thailand, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here Uzbek Cotton Sown on TimeWASHINGTON - May 13/06 - SNS -- Favorable spring seeding conditions allowed cotton producers in Uzbekistan to get their crops in the ground during the optimal seeding period, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Kenya Coffee Output ExpandingWASHINGTON - May 13/06 - SNS -- Kenya's coffee industry is experiencing a marginal increase in performance, primarily attributable to weather and improved coffee price, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 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 U.S. National Weekly Rice SummaryLITTLE ROCK - May 15/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - May 15/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Trustee Named to Sell Agricore TerminalWINNIPEG - May 15/06 - SNS -- Grant Thornton LLP of Vancouver, British Columbia, has been appointed Trustee to sell the former United Grain Growers Limited grain terminal in Vancouver, British Columbia in accordance with the terms of a consent agreement between Agricore United and the Commissioner of Competition dated October 17, 2002. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ramatex Demands Namibia Take Over PlantWINDHOEK, 15 May (IRIN) - Malaysian company Ramatex has told the Namibian government to either take over the local company or it will be shut down, leading to the retrenchment of some 5,000 textile workers. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 15/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 16 - 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 ShipmentsWASHINGTON - May 16/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Soybean Crush Reaches 3,559,095 MT in AprilWASHINGTON - May 16/06 - SNS -- Soybean crush in the United States during April totalled 3,559,095 metric tons (MT), according to the latest data available from the National Oilseed Processors Association. . . . Continue or visitors click here Seeding Progress A Focus of MarketsCHICAGO - May 16/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets were relatively busy, with business concluded to South Korea and India indicating it may allow private importers to bring wheat into the country at a reduced import duty rate. . . . Continue or visitors click here Saskatchewan Seeding Makes Slow ProgressREGINA - May 16/06 - SNS -- A quarter of this year's crop has been sown in Saskatchewan, lagging five points behind the recent five-year average for the middle of May and far behind the 47% planted by this time last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Mitsui Buys Part of SWPREGINA - May 16/06 - SNS -- Japan's Mitsui & Co., Ltd. bought a CDN $3 million stake in the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool (SWP), paying $7.6436 per common share on a private placement basis . . . Continue or visitors click here Severe Drought in Western ChinaROME - May 16/06 - SNS -- Several provinces in western and northern China are facing food shortages due to a prolonged drought, warns the FAO. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - May 16/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 16/06 - 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 UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 USDA Sets Wool, Mohair PriceWASHINGTON - May 16/06 - 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 Potato Stocks Down on Year in U.S.WASHINGTON - May 16/06 - SNS -- Potato inventories in the 13 major producing States totaled 73.0 million cwt (100 pound units) as of May 1, down 17% from last year and 14% below May 1, 2004, for comparable States, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Fall Potato Stocks by State May 1, 2006A table about USDA Fall Potato Stocks by State May 1, 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Deere Reports Increased NetNEW YORK - May 16/06 - SNS -- Deere & Company reported net income of U.S. $745 million on gross revenue of $6,562 million for the second quarter ending April 30, compared to a net of $604 million on revenue of $6,441 million during the same three monthperiod last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Potatoes Used for Processing May 1, 2006A table about USDA Potatoes Used for Processing May 1, 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
CWB Contract UpdateWINNIPEG - May 16/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) announced contract calls for Canada Western Red Spring wheat (CWRS), Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat (CPSR), Canada Western Feed wheat (CW FEED) and Canada Western Hard White Spring wheat (CWHWS) for the 2005-06 crop year. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Fall Potato Farm Usage -- May 1, 2006A table about USDA Fall Potato Farm Usage -- May 1, 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Chambers Joins SWP BoardTORONTO - May 16/06 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool (SWP) named Thomas Chambers to its Board of Directors effective immediately, filling a vacant position on the Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 17 - 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 India Vegetable Oil Import Summary - April 2006A table about India Vegetable Oil Import Summary - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
World Ag Markets Remain QuietCHICAGO - May 17/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets were relatively quiet at mid-week, with little new business reported as questions emerged about short term sales opportunities to Iraq and India as those countries sort out wheat import tenderissues. . . . Continue or visitors click here Smaller Ukraine Wheat CropKIEV - May 17/06 - APK -- In 2006 gross yield of winter wheat is forecasted to decrease to between 11 and 12.5 million metric tons (MT), Nikolay Kuldyba, Head of Meteorological Centre in Ukraine, reported in the fifth international conference Grain Industry-2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here BASF Buys CropDesignNEW YORK - May 17/06 - SNS -- BASF bought the Belgium company, CropDesign, but did not disclose financial details. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 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 ReportATLANTA - May 17/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 U.S. Milk Production by Month - April 2006A table about U.S. Milk Production by Month - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Milk Production by State - April 2006A table about U.S. Milk Production by State - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Milk Output Rises 3.7% in AprilWASHINGTON - May 17/06 - SNS -- Milk production in the main producing states in the United States totalled 14,230 million pounds in April, up 3.7% on the year, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 18 - 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 Cash Advance Program Changes SoughtOTTAWA - May 18/06 - SNS -- The Canadian government plans to introduce legislative amendments to the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act (AMPA) intended to increase the amount of money available under cash advance programs for the country's farmers. . . . Continue or visitors click here Hot House DistributionTORONTO - May 18/06 - SNS -- Hot House Growers Income Fund declared a cash distribution of $0.03 per unit for the month ending May 31, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here Wheat Demand, Weather Top NewsCHICAGO - May 18/06 - SNS -- Trading activity on international agricultural commodity markets advanced at a cautious pace overnight, with wheat exporters focusing on India's import tender for three million metric tons (MT) of wheat for arrival by October. . . . Continue or visitors click here Greeleaf Genetics Names Senior ExecsNEW YORK - May 18/06 - SNS -- GreenLeaf Genetics LLC named Dawn Judkins its Chief Financial Officer, Dave Gebhardt Chief Technology Officer and Greg Kegler Chief Operating/Information Officer. . . . Continue or visitors click here ADM Price Fixing Fine UpheldBRUSSELS - May 18/06 - SNS -- A U.S. $56.6 million or Euros 43.9 million fine against Archer Daniels Midland Co. for fixing the price of lysine used in animal feed was upheld by the European Union's Court of Justice. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings DropWASHINGTON - May 18/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending May 10 fell, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 18/06 - 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 UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 18/06 - 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 Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 18/06 - 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 UpdateNEW YORK - May 18/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 18/06 - 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 18/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - May 18/06 - 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 Smaller Corn Crop in IndonesiaWASHINGTON - May 18/06 - SNS -- Corn production in Indonesia is unlikely to exceed 6.9 million metric tons (MT) as a result of a prolonged rainy season and lack of fertilizers that led to crop damage, reduced quality, hindered drying and reduced outputin key producing areas. . . . Continue or visitors click here Tomato Output to Jump in ChinaWASHINGTON - May 18/06 - SNS -- Fresh tomato production in China is expected to reach 32.5 million metric tons (MT) in 2006-07 as vegetable growers respond to unusually strong markets for the commodity. . . . Continue or visitors click here Morocco's Grain Harvest DoublesWASHINGTON - May 18/06 - SNS -- There were no surprises in official wheat and barley production estimates for Morocco. . . . Continue or visitors click here CWB Has New Tokyo ManagerWINNIPEG - May 18/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) named Derek Sliworsky to replace the retiring David Iwaasa as general manager of its Tokyo office. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 19 - 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 Dairy Product Markets Generally WeakerWASHINGTON - May 19/06 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were largely easier during the seven days closing May 13, shows today's USDA sector report. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - May 19/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through May 19. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Livestock Auction Action JumpsSYDNEY - May 19/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd rose during the past week on gains in sheep, lamb and cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Red Meat Output by State - April 2006A table about U.S. Red Meat Output by State - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Cattle Slaughter by State - April 2006A table about U.S. Cattle Slaughter by State - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Modest Dip in U.S. Red Meat OutputWASHINGTON - May 19/06 - SNS -- Commercial red meat production dipped in the United States in April from 3.62 billion pounds last year to 3.61 billion pounds, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Hog Slaughter by State - April 2006A table about U.S. Hog Slaughter by State - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Slow Sales, Fast Weather ConditionsCHICAGO - May 19/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are finishing the week on a relatively quiet note, with major tender activity in India and Iraq advancing at a sluggish pace. . . . Continue or visitors click here ABF Seeks 51% of Illovo SugarNEW YORK - May 19/06 - SNS -- Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) has offered to pay 317 million pounds sterling or about U.S. $617 million for 51% of Illovo Sugar Limited's shares. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Crush DropsWINNIPEG - May 19/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 53,820 metric tons (MT) of canola and 18,683 of soybeans during the week ending May 17. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports Total 800,000 MTWINNIPEG - May 19/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 20,473,200 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 4,072,400 MT from the 16,400,800 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here ADM Creates Hong Kong CompanyNEW YORK - May 19/06 - SNS -- ADM Investor Services (ADMIS) through an affiliated company, ADMIS Holding Company, bought the commodity brokerage firm Refco Hong Kong Limited to create ADMIS Hong Kong Limited. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 19/06 - 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 UpdateMIAMI - May 19/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 19/06 - 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 19/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 19/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cattle on Feed Disappearance by State - April 2006A table about U.S. Cattle on Feed Disappearance by State - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Apples in Cold Storage - April 30, 2006A table about U.S. Apples in Cold Storage - April 30, 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Cattle on Feed JumpWASHINGTON - May 19/06 - SNS -- Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on May 1, 2006, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Cattle Placed on Feed by State - April 2006A table about U.S. Cattle Placed on Feed by State - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Small Gain in Frozen Poultry InventoryWASHINGTON - May 19/06 - SNS -- Total frozen poultry supplies at the end of April were up 2% from the previous month, and 13% above last year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here Lower Vegetable Stocks in FreezersWASHINGTON - May 19/06 - SNS -- Frozen vegetable supplies fell 9% during April to finish the month at almost 1,564 million pounds, down 2% from the previous year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here Fresh and Frozen Fruit Stocks DipWASHINGTON - May 19/06 - SNS -- Frozen fruit supplies fell 4% during April to finish the month at almost 721 million pounds, up 2% from the previous year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here Red Meat Inventory Up In U.S.WASHINGTON - May 19/06 - SNS -- Total red meat supplies in freezers rose 17 million pounds in April to 963.6 million pounds, up 6% from the previous year, notes the USDA in its latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here Edible Nut Stocks AdvanceWASHINGTON - May 19/06 - SNS -- Supplies of edible nuts in cold storage in the United States were up at the end of April when compared to month earlier levels, judging from the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Dairy Product Stocks Rise in AprilWASHINGTON - May 19/06 - SNS -- Stocks of dairy products rose in April, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage. . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC KCBT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 CME Pork Belly Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Coffee Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Feeder Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 MGE Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 oil Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Oats Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 NYBOT Sugar Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Rough Rice Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 FCOJ Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Cotton Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Soybean Meal Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Corn Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Mini Soybeans Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 KCBT Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 NYBOT Cocoa Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Milk Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Rough Rice Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 CME Live Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Soybean Meal Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Pork Belly Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Cocoa Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 NYBOT Sugar Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Lean Hogs Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Oats Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Soybean oil Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 Feeder Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 19/06 - 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 ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 22 - 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 SummaryLITTLE ROCK - May 22/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Markets Open on Busy NoteCHICAGO - May 22/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets started the week on a relatively busy note, though futures markets opened lower in the face of follow through technical selling in gold, oil and other primary commodities. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada Canola Export Quality Summary April 2006A table about Canada Canola Export Quality Summary April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Canadian Flaxseed Export Quality Summary April 2006A table about Canadian Flaxseed Export Quality Summary April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Campbell's Q3 Profits IncreaseNEW YORK - May 22/06 - SNS -- Campbell Soup Company reported net earnings of U.S. $166 million on net sales of $1,836 million during the third quarter ending April 30, compared to net earnings of $146 million on sales of $1,736 million during the same three month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Wheat Board Lifts Pool OutlookA table about Australian Wheat Board Lifts Pool Outlook . . . Subscribers Only
South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 22/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 Catfish Feed Deliveries Mississippi - April 2006A table about Catfish Feed Deliveries Mississippi - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - May 22/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Catfish Feed Deliveries Arkansas - April 2006A table about Catfish Feed Deliveries Arkansas - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Forced Molt by State - April 2006A table about U.S. Forced Molt by State - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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Catfish Feed Usage Jumps 20%WASHINGTON - May 22/06 - SNS -- Total catfish feed delivered in the United States during April 2006 was 54,446 tons, up 20% from April 2005 and 154% above the previous month, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Layers and Eggs by State - April 2006A table about U.S. Layers and Eggs by State - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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U.S. Egg Output Up in AprilWASHINGTON - May 22/06 - SNS -- Egg production in the United States increased, while the number of chicks hatched in April dropped below year earlier levels, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Hatchery Production Summary - April 2006A table about U.S. Hatchery Production Summary - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
Bird Flu Spreads in Burkina FasoOUAGADOUGOU - May 22/06 - IRIN -- The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu that can infect and kill humans is spreading in Burkina Faso with new cases confirmed in the capital Ouagadougou and second city Bobo-Dioulasso, according to the government. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 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 United States Fruit and Vegetable ShipmentsWASHINGTON - May 23/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Smaller Ukraine Wheat CropKIEV - May 23/06 - APK -- In April, according to Russian State Committee, Russia exported 485,400 metric tons (MT) of grain, down 37.3% as compared to the previous month and 2 times a year ago. . . . Continue or visitors click here World Ag Markets Get BusierCHICAGO - May 23/06 - SNS -- Trading activity on world agricultural commodity markets continued at a good pace overnight, with buyers in Taiwan and Korea taking 115,000 metric tons (MT) of U.S. origin corn for delivery before the end of the current marketing year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia's Uncle Tobys SoldNEW YORK - May 23/06 - SNS -- Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW), a joint venture between Nestle and General Mills, plans to purchase the Uncle Tobys ready-to-eat and hot cereal business in Australia for approximately US $375 million in cash. . . . Continue or visitors click here Electronic Trading of Ethanol Futures Set for May 31CHICAGO - May 23/06 - SNS -- The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) will list its Ethanol futures contract electronically during daytime trading hours starting Wednesday, May 31. . . . Continue or visitors click here McIntosh Chairs CPMAWINNIPEG - May 23/06 - SNS -- Larry McIntosh, President and C.E.O. of Peak of the Market, has been named chair of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - May 23/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 23/06 - 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 USDA Sets Wool, Mohair PriceWASHINGTON - May 23/06 - 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 Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 Saskatchewan Seeding Jumps ForwardREGINA - May 23/06 - SNS -- Seeding jumped forward in Saskatchewan during the past week, with 64% of the crop now in the ground, compared 71% at this time last year and the recent five-year average of 58% seeded by the third week in May, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 23/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 23/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 23/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 23/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 23/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 23/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 23/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 23/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 23/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 23/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 23/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Monsoon Progress UpdateDELHI - May 23/06 - SNS -- The progress of this year's monsoon in India was updated in this latest report from the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 23/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 23/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 23/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 24 - 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 India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 24/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Near Record Pace for Canola CrushOTTAWA - May 24/06 - SNS -- Canadian canola crushers are nipping at the heels of their 2003-04 season, with crush so far this marketing year just 13,326 metric tons (MT) shy of that record season. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here World Ag Markets Relatively BusyCHICAGO - May 24/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were relatively busy at mid-week, with Asian buyers purchasing some U.S. wheat and others tendering for South American soybean meal for shipment later in the year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Goderich Buying Back SharesTORONTO - May 24/06 - SNS -- Goderich Elevators Limited will buy back up to 16,168 common shares on the over the counter market between May 31 of this year and May 31 of next year, according to a filing with the Ontario Securities Commission. . . . Continue or visitors click here AWB Profits SinkSYDNEY - May 24./06 - SNS -- The Australian wheat marketing board, AWB Limited, reported an after tax profit of A$46 million for the six months ending March 31, versus $105.1 million after the first six months of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Farmers Want to Determine CWB FutureWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- A telephone survey of 1,303 farmers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba found they want a plebiscite to determine the future of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and not unilateral action by the federal government. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 ReportATLANTA - May 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 24/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 24/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Fonterra Maintains Asian FocusWASHINGTON - May 24/06 - SNS -- New Zealand's Fonterra is continuing to invest in increasing the rapid growth of demand for its dairy products in Asia by promoting dairy foods as a health supplement and adapting products to the Asian palate, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here New Zealand Milk Output RisingWASHINGTON - May 24/06 - SNS -- Milk production in New Zealand rose 3% from last year to an estimated 14.9 million metric tons (MT) for the 2005-06 season, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here No Change in Taiwan's Rice ImportsWASHINGTON - May 24/06 - SNS -- Taiwan's rice imports are expected to remain at the quota level of 144,720 metric tons (MT) in 2006-07, with the U.S. remaining the dominant supplier in the public sector while Thailand supplies most of the private sector imports, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Corn Imports May Fall in TaiwanWASHINGTON - May 24/06 - SNS -- Taiwan's corn imports are expected to slip from 4.98 to 4.9 million metric tons (MT) in 2006-07, with the U.S. agricultural attache blaming most of the decrease on liberalization of chicken meat imports, which has had a negative impact on local broiler production. . . . Continue or visitors click here Taiwan's Wheat Imports May SlipWASHINGTON - May 24/06 - SNS -- Wheat imports by Taiwan are expected to slip to 1.05 million metric tons (MT) in 2006-07, with the U.S. agricultural attache for the country predicting the United States will maintain its 85% market share. . . . Continue or visitors click here Thai Rice Markets SteadyBANGKOK - May 24/06 - SNS -- Export markets for Thai rice have been remarkably steady in recent weeks on account of the weakness of the country's currency and ongoing intervention program by the government, notes the U.S. agricultural attache in a report on the country's rice sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here Demand Supports Vietnamese RiceHANOI - May 24/06 - SNS -- Improving export demand lifted export asking prices for Vietnamese rice the first half of May, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 24/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 24/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 25 - 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 European Dairy Market SummaryMADISON - May 25/06 - 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 OverviewMADISON - May 25/06 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Set Blueberry ReferendumWASHINGTON - May 25/06 - SNS -- The USDA has scheduled a continuance referendum for August 1 to 22, 2006, among eligible cultivated blueberry producers and importers. . . . Continue or visitors click here International Ag Markets Keep BusyCHICAGO - May 25/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets remain relatively busy as they approach the end of the week, with ongoing trading reported to Asian destinations and Iran still in the hunt for an estimated 500,000 metric tons (MT) of rice asit aims to accumulate food grain stocks. . . . Continue or visitors click here Sanderson Loss Expands in Second QuarterNEW YORK - May 25/06 - SNS - Sanderson Farms, Inc. reported a net loss of U.S. $16.649 million on sales of $225.069 million for the second quarter ending April 30, compared to a net gain of $26.52 million on sales of $259.176 million during the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here IGC Boosts Wheat Crop ForecastLONDON - May 25/06 - SNS -- The International Grains Council (IGC) lifted its 2006-07 forecast wheat production three million to 601 million metric tons (MT), for a 16 million MT decrease from its 2005-06 estimate. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 25/06 - 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 IGC Lifts 2006 Coarse Grain EstimateLONDON - May 25/06 - SNS -- The International Grains Council (IGC) lifted its world coarse grain production estimate for 2006-07 one million metric tons (MT) to 985 million, up 12 million MT from 2005-06. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 25/06 - 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 UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 25/06 - 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 Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 25/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings RiseWASHINGTON - May 25/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending May 10 inched up, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - May 25/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 25/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 25/06 - 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 Organic Agricultural Growing in TurkeyWASHINGTON - May 25/06 - SNS -- Organic agricultural production in Turkey began in the 1980s, spurred exclusively by demand in Europe, according to the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ethanol Plant Planned for MichiganLANSING - May 25/06 - MFB -- Michigan's sixth ethanol plant is being planned for Alma, and the state's third biodiesel plant may be built nearby. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Sunflower Market SummaryMINNEAPOLIS - May 25/06 - 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 CWB Pool Return OutlookWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) sharply increased its new crop Pool Return Outlook (PRO) for wheat, but most decreased projected prices of durum. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 25/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 25/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 25/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 26 - 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 ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 26 - 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 Dairy Product Markets Mostly UpWASHINGTON - May 26/06 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were mainly firmer for the week ending May 20, according to this USDA report. . . . Continue or visitors click here Bunge Increases DividendNEW YORK - May 26/06 - SNS -- Bunge Limited approved an increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend from $0.15 to $0.16 per share. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australian Livestock Auction Action JumpsSYDNEY - May 26/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd rose during the past week on solid gains in sheep and lamb offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 26/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Smaller Ukraine Wheat CropKIEV - May 26/06 - APK -- In the current 2005-06 marketing year, which spans September through August, the Ukraine will export more than 1.2 million metric tons (MT) of sunflower oil. . . . Continue or visitors click here Holidays Slow Ag MarketsCHICAGO - May 26/06 - SNS -- Trading activity slowed to a crawl at week's end, reflecting the fact many countries around the world were on holiday either Thursday or today and the United States will be partly closed Monday for Memorial Day. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA National Grain ReviewST. JOSEPH - May 26/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through May 26. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Farm Cash Receipts SummaryA table about Canadian Farm Cash Receipts Summary . . . Subscribers Only
Canadian Farm Incomes PlungeOTTAWA - May 26/06 - SNS -- First-quarter market cash receipts for Canadian farmers fell to their lowest quarterly level in a decade, according to Statistics Canada, because of a substantial decline in revenue from crops and a marginal drop in livestock receipts. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Soy Pulls Down Canada's Weekly CrushWINNIPEG - May 26/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 55,516 metric tons (MT) of canola and 14,935 of soybeans during the week ending May 24. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 26/06 - 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 Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 26/06 - 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 -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 26/06 - 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 ReportATLANTA - May 26/06 - 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 26/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada's Weekly Exports Total 615,000 MTWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 21,088,200 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 4,323,300 MT from the 16,764,900 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CBOT Corn Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 CME Live Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Cocoa Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Coffee Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Feeder Cattle Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 NYBOT Coffee Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 MGE Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Mini Soybeans Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 MGE Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 26/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here CFTC CME Live Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Sugar Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 KCBT Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 CME Lean Hogs Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Cotton Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Pork Belly Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Milk Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Corn Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Wheat Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Soybean Meal Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Wheat Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Meal Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 oil Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Rough Rice Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Oats Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Cocoa Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Milk Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Oats Options and Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Rough Rice Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 FCOJ Futures CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 CommitmentsNEW YORK - May 26/06 - 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 Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 26/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 26/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 27/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 27/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 27/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 27/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 28/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 28/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Monsoon Progress UpdateDELHI - May 28/06 - SNS -- The progress of this year's monsoon in India was updated in this latest report from the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 28/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 28/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 29/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Ag Markets Busy Despite Chicago ClosureVANCOUVER - May 29/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets are starting the week's trading on a busy note, with controversial wheat dealings with India and Iraq starting to come to some resolution. . . . Continue or visitors click here ABB Profits ClimbSYDNEY - May 29/06 - SNS -- The Australian barley marketing board, ABB Grain Ltd., reported a net profit of A$44.8 million for the six months ending March 31, up 24% from the net reported for the same six month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canadian Poultry Placements DownOTTAWA - May 29/06 - SNS -- Placements of hatchery chicks onto Canadian farms were estimated at 56.6 million birds in April, according to Statistics Canada, down 2.1% from April 2005. Year to date placements are down 1.38% from last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 29/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 29/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 29/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 29/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 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 U.S. National Weekly Rice SummaryLITTLE ROCK - May 30/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Chiquita DividendNEW YORK - May 30/06 - SNS -- Chiquita Brands International, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the company's outstanding shares of common stock. . . . Continue or visitors click here World Ag Markets Remains Relatively BusyCHICAGO - May 30/06 - SNS --International agricultural commodity markets were relatively busy, with buyers in Asian setting dates for new tenders to buy corn and soybeans while the Japanese agriculture ministry said it will not tender to buy wheat thisweek. . . . Continue or visitors click here Seeding 80% Complete in SaskatchewanREGINA - May 30/06 - SNS -- Seeding this year's crops started the week at 80% complete in Saskatchewan, up 16 points on the week, according to the latest crop progress report from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 30/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateST. LOUIS - May 30/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Sets Peanut Loan RatesWASHINGTON - May 30/06 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) office set loan rates for four types of 2006 crop peanuts. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Sets Wool, Mohair PriceWASHINGTON - May 30/06 - 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 Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 ReportATLANTA - May 30/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 30/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 30/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 30/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here ICO Coffee Price UpdateLONDON - May 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 United States Fruit and Vegetable ShipmentsWASHINGTON - May 31/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Djibouti Faces Food Shortfall Despite RainsNAIROBI - May 31/06 - IRIN -- Most areas of Djibouti have received heavy rains, but there is a high risk that the upcoming dry season will destroy the green pasture and create possible food shortages. . . . Continue or visitors click here Wheat Deals Cannot Unset Market MoodCHICAGO - May 31/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets maintained a relatively busy pace through the middle of the week, with Iraq saying it resume commodity tenders now that a government has been formed and a purchase committee struck. . . . Continue or visitors click here Biodiesel Plants Banned in Western AustralianSYDNEY - May 31/06 - SNS -- Two plants which have been widely promoted on the internet as being a good course of biodiesel oil have been banned by the Department of Agriculture and Food in the state of Western Australia. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Will Import Zambian Fruits, VegetablesWASHINGTON - May 31/06 - SNS -- The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is amending its fruits and vegetables regulations to allow, under certain conditions, the importation of baby sweet corn and fresh baby carrots from Zambia into the continental United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Mango Board Members NamedWASHINGTON - May 31/06 - SNS -- The USDA made two appointments to the 20-member National Mango Board. The appointees were nominated by the board to fill the wholesaler/retailer positions. . . . Continue or visitors click here USDA Plans Fruit Puree BuyWASHINGTON - May 31/06 - SNS -- The USDA plans to buy up to 1.5 million pounds of frozen red raspberry puree to be donated to child nutrition and other domestic food assistance programs. . . . Continue or visitors click here Greenhouse Tomato Grade Changes SoughtWASHINGTON - May 31/06 - SNS -- The USDA is seeking comments on its proposed revisions to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Greenhouse Tomatoes. . . . Continue or visitors click here Cargill Building Soy PlantNEW YORK - May 31/06 - SNS -- Cargill plans to replace its existing soybean processing facility in Kansas City with a new plant. . . . Continue or visitors click here EPA Allows CheckMite Use in North DakotaBISMARCK – May 31/06 - SNS -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allow North Dakota honey producers to use CheckMite+ Bee Hive Pest Control Strips to control varroa mites and small hive beetles. . . . Continue or visitors click here H5N1 Incidence Declining in Wild BirdsBRUSSELS - May 31/06 - SNS -- Tests of almost 60,000 wild birds in the February through May period discovered 741 cases of birds infected with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, but a "positive decline in the incidence of the disease in wild birds in Europe has also been noted over the past weeks," European Union officials state. . . . Continue or visitors click here India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 31/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateCOLUMBIA - May 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 New York Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateNEW YORK - May 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 UpdateST. LOUIS - May 31/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdateMIAMI - May 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 Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market UpdatePHILADELPHIA - May 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 Atlanta Terminal Nut Market ReportATLANTA - May 31/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Northern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the northern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Manitoba Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Manitoba. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastTORONTO - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Toronto area and southern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Southern Alberta Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the southern growing areas of Alberta. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Eastern Ontario Three to Five-Day ForecastOTTAWA - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the Ottawa region and eastern Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Peanuts Used in Food Products - April 2006A table about U.S. Peanuts Used in Food Products - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
U.S. Poultry Slaughter DipsWASHINGTON - May 31./06 - SNS -- Poultry certified wholesome during April 2006 (ready-to-cook weight) totaled 3.31 billion pounds, down 1% from the amount certified in April 2005, according to the USDA. Updated totals for March 2006 show that 3.70 billion pounds were certified. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Poultry Slaughter Certified - Apr 2006A table about U.S. Poultry Slaughter Certified - Apr 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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U.S. Farmers Get Breathing RoomWASHINGTON - May 31./06 - SNS -- The income situation of farmers in the United States improved slightly in May as returns from selling agricultural commodities improved and the cost of farming was unchanged from the previous month. . . . Continue or visitors click here U.S. Spanish Peanuts Used in Food Products - April 2006A table about U.S. Spanish Peanuts Used in Food Products - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only
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India's Daily Weather ForecastDELHI - May 31/06 - SNS -- The latest daily national weather forecast for India was released by the India Meteorological Department. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Western Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- New South Wales Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Victoria Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Western Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- Queensland Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- North Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Australia -- South Australia Weather UpdateMELBOURNE - May 31/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- South Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest . . . Continue or visitors click here Canada -- Saskatchewan Three to Five-Day ForecastWINNIPEG - May 31/06 - SNS -- Environment Canada updated its latest three to five day forecast for the province of Saskatchewan. . . . Continue or visitors click here
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