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Miscellaneous Commodity market news for Aug 2006


Inflation Fuels Black Market Trade

HARARE - Aug 2/06 - IRIN -- Inflation is forcing Zimbabwe's new farmers to ignore a government directive that compels them to sell their produce to a centralized grain utility, opting instead to take lower prices from black market traders who pay cash on delivery. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Slip

WASHINGTON - Aug 3/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending July 26 dropped, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Railways to Change Fuel Charge Calculation

WASHINGTON - Aug 8/06 - SNS -- The decision by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to force railways in the United States calculate and assess fuel surcharges was applauded by the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Saskatchewan Hail Claims Jump

SASKATOON - Aug 10/06 - SNS -- Hail damage claims have risen sharply in Saskatchewan the past two weeks, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Rise

WASHINGTON - Aug 10/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending August 2 rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Crop Production Summary (Metric) - Aug 2006

A table about U.S. Crop Production Summary (Metric) - Aug 2006 . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Crop Production Summary - Aug 2006

A table about U.S. Crop Production Summary - Aug 2006 . . . Subscribers Only


Hop Productions Advances 7%

WASHINGTON - Aug 11/06 - SNS -- Hop production in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 56.8 million pounds for 2006, up 7% from last year and 3% more than the 2004 crop, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Other Hay Seen Falling 5%

WASHINGTON - Aug 11/06 - SNS -- Production of hay other than alfalfa is forecast at 71.1 million tons in the United States this year, down 5% from 2005, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Alfalfa Hay Harvest Drops 6%

WASHINGTON - Aug 11/06 - SNS -- Production of alfalfa and alfalfa hay mixtures is forecast at 71.2 million tons, down 6% from last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Rise

WASHINGTON - Aug 17/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending August 9 rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Catfish Feed Deliveries in Louisiana - July 2006

A table about Catfish Feed Deliveries in Louisiana - July 2006 . . . Subscribers Only


Catfish Feed Deliveries in Alabama - July 2006

A table about Catfish Feed Deliveries in Alabama - July 2006 . . . Subscribers Only


Catfish Feed Deliveries in Mississippi - July 2006

A table about Catfish Feed Deliveries in Mississippi - July 2006 . . . Subscribers Only


Catfish Feed Deliveries in Arkansas - July 2006

A table about Catfish Feed Deliveries in Arkansas - July 2006 . . . Subscribers Only


Hail Claims Jump in Saskatchewan

SASKATOON - Aug 24/06 - SNS -- Insurance companies are being swamped by hail claims in Saskatchewan this month, reports the Canadian Crop Hail Association. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Diesel Fuel Cost Survey

WASHINGTON - Aug 24/06 - SNS -- The weekly diesel price provides a proxy for trends in U.S. truck rates, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Rise

WASHINGTON - Aug 24/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending August 16 rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Diesel Fuel Cost Survey

WASHINGTON - Aug 31/06 - SNS -- The weekly diesel price provides a proxy for trends in U.S. truck rates, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Rise

WASHINGTON - Aug 31/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending August 23 rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Hay Marketings by Month -- 2005-06

A table about U.S. Hay Marketings by Month -- 2005-06 . . . Subscribers Only


U.S. Monthly Average Alfalfa Hay Bids by State -- 2005-06

A table about U.S. Monthly Average Alfalfa Hay Bids by State -- 2005-06 . . . Subscribers Only


U.S. Monthly Average All Hay Bids by State -- 2005-06

A table about U.S. Monthly Average All Hay Bids by State -- 2005-06 . . . Subscribers Only


U.S. Peanut Marketings by Month -- 2005-06

A table about U.S. Peanut Marketings by Month -- 2005-06 . . . Subscribers Only


U.S. Monthly Average Peanut Bids by State -- 2005-06

A table about U.S. Monthly Average Peanut Bids by State -- 2005-06 . . . Subscribers Only


U.S. Monthly Average Other Hay Bids by State -- 2005-06

A table about U.S. Monthly Average Other Hay Bids by State -- 2005-06 . . . Subscribers Only



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