Birdseed Ingredient Market News for January 2011

Birdseeds Start 2011 on Firm Note

VANCOUVER - Jan 7/11 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets finished the week's trading on a firm note, lead higher by Canadian canaryseed. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Steep Drop in Sunflower Crop

WASHINGTON - Jan 12/11 - SNS -- Production of all types of sunflower ended up at 2.74 billion pounds in the United States last year, down 10% from 2009, according to the USDA's final crop production estimates for the 2010 crop. . . . Continue or visitors click here

30% Jump in Proso Millet Output

WASHINGTON - Jan 12/11 - SNS -- Production of proso millet in 2010 totaled 11.5 million bushels, up 30% from 2009, according to the USDA's final crop production estimates for the 2010 crop. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Safflower Crop Dropped 9%

WASHINGTON - Jan 12/11 - SNS -- Production of safflower in 2010, at 221 million pounds, is down 9% from 2009, according to the USDA's final crop production estimates for the 2010 crop. . . . Continue or visitors click here

United States Minor Oilseed Supply Outlook Through 2011-12

A table about United States Minor Oilseed Supply Outlook Through 2011-12 . . . Continue

Grower Holding Firms Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Jan 14/11 - SNS -- North American birdseed ingredient markets continue to strengthen as overall demand pulls ahead of offers from growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Bullish Grains Prop Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Jan 21/11 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets posted another strong week, helped by bullish sentiment in major grains and oilseeds. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Mixed Finish in Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Jan 29/11 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets finished the week's trading on a somewhat mixed note, reflecting increased volatility in grain and oilseeds. . . . Continue or visitors click here