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Farming market news for May 2008


USDA Sets Interest Rates

WASHINGTON - May 1/08 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced interest rates for May 2008. The CCC borrowing rate-based charge is 1.625%, unchanged from April 2008. For 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing assistance loans, the interest rate for loans disbursed during May 2008 is 2.625%, unchanged from April 2008. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New Chickpea Fungicide for Canada

SASKATOON - May 14/08 - SNS -- BASF Canada is introducing a new formulation of HEADLINE EUO fungicide for western Canadian chickpea growers in Western Canada. The chemical helps fight ascochyta in chickpeas by combining pyraclostrobin and boscalid. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Act Amendments Tabled

OTTAWA - May 27/08 - SNS -- The number of "farmers" eligible to vote in elections for Canadian Wheat Board directors should be reduced under amendments to the Canadian Wheat Board Act tabled today in the House of Commons. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Index Numbers of Prices Received - May 2008

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U.S. Sheep and Egg Bids Bids - May 2008

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U.S. Index of Farm Input Costs - May 2008

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U.S. On-Farm Prices Up Versus Last Month

WASHINGTON - May 30/08 - SNS -- The preliminary All Farm Products Index of Prices Received by Farmers in May, at 150%, based on 1990-92=100, increased 5 points (3.4%) from April, according to this USDA report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Farming Costs in the U.S. Up From Last Month

WASHINGTON - May 30/08 - SNS -- The May Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW) is 184% of the 1990-92 average, according to this USDA report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Parity Prices for Farm Products - May 2008

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Selected U.S. Oilseed and Bean Bids by State - May 2008

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Selected U.S. Apple and Cotton Bids by State - May 2008

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