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Agricultural market news for Apr 2006


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Apr 3 - 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 Summary

LITTLE ROCK - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Srets April Interest Rates

WASHINGTON - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- The USDA will charge 4.75% interest during April for 1995 and prior crop year commodity loans disbursed by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), up from 4.625% in March 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ukraine Expects More Corn, Barley

KIEV - Apr 3/06 - APK -- Corn and barley production could be up this year because of a forecast increase in seeded area, says Yuri Melnik, Vice-Prime Minister. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Markets Fret Over U.S. Seeding Intentions

CHICAGO - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets were relatively quiet over the weekend, with little business reported, though some government buyers announced future tenders for rice and sugar. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hot House Growers Profit In 2005

TORONTO - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Hot House Growers Income Fund reported net earnings of CDN $1.431 million on revenue of $8.866 million during the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2005, compared to a loss of $24.69 million on revenue of $9.907 million during the same three month period of the previous fiscal year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Farmland Values Inch Upward

OTTAWA - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Canadian farmland values inched upwards last year, rising 1.6% during the first half of 2005 and rising 1.5% during the second half of the year, according to Farm Credit Canada (FCC). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 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


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Apr 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 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


WCE Makes New Daily Record

WINNIPEG - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- The Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. (WCE) shattered previous daily volume record on Friday, March 31. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cucumbers for Pickles Area - Apr 2006

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South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 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


U.S. Snap Beans for Processing Area - Apr 2006

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U.S. Fresh Market Crop Review 2004-2006

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Increase Onion Area in United States

WASHINGTON - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Onion growers in the United States plan to seed 171,100 acres this year, up 1% from last year, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Fresh Market Vegetable Interest Down

WASHINGTON - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- The prospective area for harvest of 11 selected fresh market vegetables during the spring quarter is forecast at 206,900 acres, down 1% from last year for comparable States, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Little Change in Processed Vegetable Area

WASHINGTON - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Growers of vegetables for processing intend to plant 1.22 million contracted acres in 2006, virtually unchanged from 2005 for comparable States, reports the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Sweet Corn for Processing Area - Apr 2006

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U.S. Fresh Market Seeding Intentions 2006

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U.S. Green Peas for Processing Area - Apr 2006

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U.S. Tomatoes for Processing Area - Apr 2006

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Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 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 Report

ATLANTA - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Value-Adding Key To Success

REGINA - Apr 3/06 - SNS -- Two friends who got into the buffalo business in 2001 say they must find value added opportunities in order for their business to continue growing into the future. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Apr 4 - 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 Shipments

WASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Smithfield Completes Cook's Buy

NEW YORK - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- ConAgra Foods Inc. completed the sale of its Cook's ham business to Smithfield Foods, Inc. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Markets Try To Change Seeding Intentions

CHICAGO - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remain relatively quiet, judging from the level of overnight activity reported into Tuesday morning. There are several tenders in the wings and a fresh tender to sell wheat announced by Syria, but little business reported. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 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


Record Cotton Supplies to Persist

WASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- World cotton supply (beginning stocks plus production) reached a record of 35.7 million metric tons (MT) in 2005-06, according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cargill Forges Beef Packers Inc.

NEW YORK - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Cargill Meat Solutions has completed its acquisition of Beef Packers, Inc., Fresno Meat Co., RPM Beef, Inc. and King-O-Meat, Inc. Beef Packers, Fresno Meat, RPM Beef and King-O-Meat. The companies will be combined under onename: Beef Packers, Inc. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Livestock Slaughter Rises in February

SYDNEY - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Slaughter activity increased in Australia in February, with 3.78 million animals processed, up around 235,000 head from January and up 113,000 head from year earlier levels. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Bird Flu in Burkina Faso

OUAGADOUGOU - Apr 4/06 - IRIN -- Burkina Faso has confirmed an outbreak of the killer H5N1 avian influenza virus, but international experts warn that the government is ill prepared to contain the crisis, posing a risk of further outbreak in the region. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Apr 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


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 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 Report

ATLANTA - Apr 4/06 - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 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


USDA Sets Wool, Mohair Price

WASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - 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


U.S. Butter Output by State - Feb 2006

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Dairy Output Above Last Year

WASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Dairy product output experienced a month over month decline in the United States in February, but remained well above year earlier levels for several product categories, according to the latest USDA report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Canned Milk Output by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Sour Cream, Yogurt Production by Month - Feb 2006

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U.S. Italian Cheese Output by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Whey Production Summary - Feb 2006

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U.S. Hard Ice Cream Output by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Cottage Cheese Production by Month - Feb 2006

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U.S. Dry Whey Output by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Nonfat Dry Milk Output by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Ice Cream Production by Month - Feb 2006

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U.S. Mozzarella Cheese Output by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. Cheese Production by Month - Feb 2006

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Diversified Diet Urged for Malawi

LILONGWE - Apr 4/06 - IRIN -- Food insecurity in Malawi can be overcome if people's high dependency on maize is reduced, according to a World Food Programme (WFP) study. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Cheddar Cheese Output by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. American Cheese Output by State - Feb 2006

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U.S. All Cheese Output by State - Feb 2006

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Sugar Under Pressure in Costa Rica

WASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Sugar production in Costa Rica is expected to drop from last year's record 404,000 metric tons (MT) result to around 380,000 MT this season, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Vietnam Rice Market Ease

HANOI - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Low asking prices for Vietnamese rice may have contributed to an increase in exports so far this year, notes the U.S. agricultural attache here in an update on the market. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Malaysian Palm Oil Output Up In February

KUALA LUMPUR - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Malaysia's crude palm oil (CPO) production rose 12.3% to 1.05 million metric tons (MT) in February 2006 mainly due to the upturn in the Peninsular Malaysia's output, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Indian Wheat Harvest Seen Lower

WASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Wheat production in India is not expected to be as great as first thought, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Zimbabwe's Corn Harvest Jumps

WASHINGTON - Apr 4/06 - SNS -- Zimbabwe will almost double the size of its corn crop this season, with output advancing from 500,000 to almost 900,000 metric tons (MT). Even so, the country faces another food deficit after the harvest in May 2006, reports the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Apr 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


USDA Allows Specialty Sugar Imports

WASHINGTON - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service will allow all types of specialty sugars to be imported into the United States under all tranches of the fiscal year 2006 specialty sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cargill Opens Wheat Gluten Plant

NEW YORK - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Cargill will open first vital wheat gluten production facility in Russia at the company’s industrial complex in Efremov, Tula region. The facility will be part of a previously announced US$60 million investment in wheat processing. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ADM Buys Groupe Lysac

NEW YORK - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Archer Daniels Midland Company has bought all the assets of Groupe Lysac, Inc., including a intellectual property and technological assets to create biodegradable products from natural and renewable resources. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ag Market Worried by Seeding Plans

CHICAGO - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets maintained their relatively quiet tone through the mid-week session, with little overnight business reported. . . . Continue or visitors click here


SWP Closes Canadian Share Offering

REGINA - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. closed its CDN $50.25 million common share offering, realizing net proceeds of $48.24 million. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Boost Initial Payments

WINNIPEG - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) increased initial payments for all grain delivered against its 2005-06 pools effective April 6, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 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


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Apr 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


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 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


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 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


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Apr 5/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Apr 6 - 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 Protein Meal Export Summary - Mar 2006

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U.S. Safflower Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Cottonseed Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Tall Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Soybean Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Fish Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Rapeseed Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Inedible Tallow Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Corn Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Coconut Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Edible Tallow Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Sunflower Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Peanut Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Palm Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Linseed Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Castor Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Tung Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Vegeteble Foots and Other Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Palm Kernel Oil Situation - Feb 2006

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U.S. Lard Situation - Feb 2006

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Ag Markets Consider Monday's Reports

CHICAGO - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets remain quiet, with some Asian countries on holiday and markets trying to sort out the final mix of crops that will be planted in North America this spring. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Jan-Feb Fats and Oil Usage Rises

WASHINGTON - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Total consumption of fats and oils in the United States was above year earlier levels in the first two months of 2006 calendar year, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Census Bureau. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ethanol From Citrus Peels

WASHINGTON - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- USDA researchers are working on the economic feasibility of producing ethanol from citrus peel waste. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 6/06 - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 6/06 - 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 Report

ATLANTA - Apr 6/06 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Apr 6/06 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 6/06 - 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 National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Apr and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Hard To Eat Organic on Budget

TORONTO - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- Surveys conducted for companies who sell farm chemicals has found it costs around 40% more to buy organic vegetables in retail outlets in Ontario. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Issues Contract Call

WINNIPEG - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) announced contract calls for Canada Western Soft White Spring wheat (CWSWS), and Canada Western Amber Durum wheat (CWAD) for the 2005-06 crop year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Fall

WASHINGTON - Apr 6/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending March 29 dropped, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Australian Livestock Auction Action Falls

SYDNEY - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd dropped during the past week in the face of declining sheep and cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Apr 7 - 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


Cargill Buying Afgri Ltd's Cotton Gins

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Cargill Inc. has agreed to buy Afgri Ltd's southern African cotton ginning business. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Brazil -- Soybean Usage Summary - Feb 2006

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Egg Output Up in Canada in February

OTTAWA - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Canadian egg production totalled 45.8 million dozen in February, up 3.5% from February 2005, according to Statistics Canada . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Exports Total 611,500 MT

WINNIPEG - Apr 7/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 16,664,100 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 2,767,300 MT from the 13,896,800 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ag Markets Finish on Fairly Quiet Note

CHICAGO - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Cash markets for agricultural commodities are finishing the week on a relatively quiet note, though good levels of business continue to be reported in the background. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Apr 7. . . . Continue or visitors click here


FAO Sees More Rice in 2006

ROME - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Rice production seta new record in 2005 and could exceed that this year, according to the FAO Rice Market Monitor published today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Canada's Weekly Crush Sinks

WINNIPEG - Apr 7/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 63,078 metric tons (MT) of canola and 27,691 of soybeans during the week ending April 5. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Food Aid Not Enough For Africa

NAIROBI - Apr 7/06 - IRIN -- Drought in the Horn of Africa has exacerbated an ongoing crisis for pastoral communities in arid and semi-arid areas in the region - a crisis that will not be solved with just food assistance, United Nations officials said at the launch of an appeal for humanitarian aid. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 7/06 - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 7/06 - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 7/06 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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


Mitchell Names Dole VP-CFO

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Dole Food Company, Inc. promoted Keith Mitchell to Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Dole Fresh Fruit North America. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Atlanta Terminal Nut Market Report

ATLANTA - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Egg Use Rises in February

WASHINGTON - Apr 7/06 0 SNS -- The quantity of eggs used by food manufacturers in the United States in February rose 3% above year earlier levels to 159 million dozen, according to the USDA, but were 4% below the 166 million broken last month. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CBOT Soybean oil Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Oats Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 CME Pork Belly Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 KCBT Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 MGE Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Rough Rice Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Meal Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Wheat Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Wheat Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 CME Lean Hogs Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Oats Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 NYBOT Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Milk Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Rough Rice Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Soybean oil Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Milk Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Sugar Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Cocoa Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Mini Soybeans Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Cocoa Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Corn Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 NYBOT Coffee Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Cotton Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 NYBOT Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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 Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 7/06 - 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


Soybeans Pressured Lower

CHATHAM - Apr 7/06 - SNS -- Soybean markets were pressured lower during the past week by the prospect of record season ending stocks in the United States and a record breaking South American crop, notes Mike Bakker, Policy Analyst, Ontario Soybean Growers. . . . Continue or visitors click here


AWB Upgrades Two Varieties

SYDNEY - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The Australian wheat marketing board, AWB Limited, upgraded the classification of Sentinel and Young wheat varieties. The upgrade follows the evaluation of quality data by the AWB National Pool Variety Classification Panel. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Heinz Sells New Zealand Poultry Processor

SYDNEY - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- H.J. Heinz Company completed the sale of its Auckland, New Zealand-based poultry business, Tegel Foods, to Pacific Equity Partners for around NZ$250 million or U.S. $165 million. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Noble Initiates New Ethanol Project

SYDNEY - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Noble Group announced the financial closing of the first ethanol plant being built by Gateway Ethanol LLC, an ethanol project development company based in Kansas. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Apr 10 - 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 Summary

LITTLE ROCK - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The latest weekly rice market summary for the United States was released by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Little Change in Orange Crop Forecast

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The USDA left this season's orange forecast virtually unchanged at 8.96 million tons in its latest crop report, which is down about 3% from last season, . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA World Grains Outlook - Apr 2006

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USDA U.S. Domestic Wheat Outlook - Apr 2006

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USDA World Cotton Outlook - Apr 2006

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USDA Domestic Soybean Situation - Apr 2006

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USDA Domestic Feed Grain and Corn Outlook - Apr 2006

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USDA Domestic Rice Situation - Apr 2006

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USDA Domestic Sorghum, Barley and Oats - Apr 2006

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USDA Cuts Papaya Crop Forecast

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.14 million pounds for March, down 14% from last month and 21% lower than a year ago, according to the USDA latest crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Tighter Sugar Outlook for U.S.

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The 2006-07 marketing year will end with less sugar on hand than initially thought, predicts the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Potato Crop Gaining in Size

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Gains in the forecast size of this year's spring potato harvest in the United States will more than offset declines in winter output, according to the USDA latest crop report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Domestic Cotton Outlook - Apr 2006

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Little Change in Orange Crop Forecast

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Production of citrus fruits other than oranges is larger than initially expected, according to the USDA's latest crop report, which lifted the estimated size of this season's grapefruit and tangerine harvests. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Some Surprises in USDA Numbers

CHICAGO - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets started the week on a relatively quiet note, with many market participants eager to see the outcome of the latest USDA supply and demand forecasts before getting on with business. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA World Soybean Situation - Apr 2006

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Bigger U.S. Milk Supply Seen

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Forecast milk supply in 2006 is raised from last month as USDA's Milk Production report indicated continued strong growth in milk supplies during February, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


More Ample World Wheat Supply

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Relative to last month, 2005-06 global wheat production, consumption, imports, exports, and ending stocks increase, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA World Soybean Oil Situation - Apr 2006

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Minor Changes in Cotton Situation

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Changes to the world 2005-06 cotton forecasts consist mainly of increases in consumption and trade, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Smaller Coarse Grain Residual Supply

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Changes in global coarse grains in 2005-06 include a fractional decline in production, a slight increase in consumption, minor changes in trade, and smaller stocks relative to last month, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Lowers World Oilseed Stock

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Global oilseed production for 2005-06 is projected at 391.0 million metric tons (MT), down 2.0 million MT from last month, but 10.4 million MT above 2004-05, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


World Rice Supplies Growing

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- World production, trade, and ending stocks for 2005-06 are raised from a month ago, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA World Soybean Meal Situation - Apr 2006

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Meat Production Rising in U.S.

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- U.S. meat production forecasts for 2006 are raised from last month to reflect higher red meat output, according to the latest report from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA World Corn Situation - Apr 2006

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USDA Poultry Meat Supply and Use - Apr 2006

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Peanut Board Nominations Sought

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- The USDA is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Peanut Standards Board for terms of office ending June 30, 2009. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Egg Supply and Use - Apr 2006

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USDA Red Meat Supply and Use - Apr 2006

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South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 10/06 - 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


100 Million Pounds Fair Trade Coffee Certified

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Since 1998 TransFair USA has certified 100 million pounds of fair trade coffee for sale in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cote D Ivoire Cocoa Strike Threat

ABIDJAN - Apr 10/06 - IRIN -- As harvesting begins, cocoa producers have threatened a wildcat strike and blockade in war-divided Cote d'Ivoire, the world's largest cocoa producing nation, unless the government coughs up millions of dollars entitled to them from a special state-run bank. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 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


100 Million Pounds Fair Trade Coffee Certified

WASHINGTON - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Since 1998 TransFair USA has certified 100 million pounds of fair trade coffee for sale in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 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


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Apr 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 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 Report

ATLANTA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets in Atlanta were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Uncertainty Still a Factor in Saskatchewan

REGINA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Economic uncertainty is still a factor in the minds of farmers in Saskatchewan as they wrestle with what to plant this year, reports Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food in its first crop progress report of the fledgling 2006 season. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Above Average Plantings in Saskatchewan

REGINA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Farmers in Saskatchewan will again seed an above average amount of crops this year even though they will likely increase summerfallow area in response to tough economic times, according to the first crop report of the year from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Specialty Crop Interest Ebbs in Saskatchewan

REGINA - Apr 10/06 - SNS -- Interest in specialty crops has ebbed in the province this year, according to the first crop report of the year from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Apr 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


United States Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

WASHINGTON - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Fruit and vegetable shipments and exports were summarized by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ag Commodity Market Remains Slow

CHICAGO - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Agricultural commodity markets got off to a relatively slow start for the day with some key markets in Islamic nations closed due to public holidays. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 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


Missouri Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 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 Report

ATLANTA - Apr 11/06 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Apr 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 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


USDA Sets Wool, Mohair Price

WASHINGTON - Apr 11/06 - 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


Chiquita Names Thompson SVP

NEW YORK - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Chiquita Brands International, Inc. says Robert W. Olson, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, has decided to retire from the company at year end after more than 10 years of service. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Swaziland Sees Hoes for Sugar in Ethanol

MBABANE - Apr 11/06 - IRIN -- Swaziland's troubled sugar industry is turning to ethanol production, a petroleum substitute distilled from molasses, as a way to rescue profitability and jobs. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Industry Ready if CWB Monopoly Ends

WINNIPEG - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Canada's grain handling industry is ready to take on expanded responsibilities if the Canadian Wheat Board loses its export monopoly for wheat and barley, says the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA). . . . Continue or visitors click here


Dow Seeks To Double Zero Trans Fat Oil Output

NEW YORK - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Dow AgroSciences LLC plans to increase production of its line of zero trans fat and low saturated fat vegetable oils 35% this year and to double North American output by 2007. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cargill's Vietnamese Mills Get HAACP

NEW YORK - Apr 11/06 - SNS -- Cargill Vietnam Ltd.'s feed mills in Bien Hoa and Hung Yen have received HACCP certification. Cargill Animal Nutrition is the first Vietnamese animal feed producer to have any of its plants HACCP certified. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Apr 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


Ag Market Activity Improves

CHICAGO - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Activity on international agricultural commodity markets picked up significantly overnight, with several deals covering wheat and sugar concluded. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Cargill Reports Third Quarter Profit

NEW YORK - Apr 12/06 - SNS -- Cargill reported net earnings of U.S. $370 million for the 2006 third quarter ended February 28, up from $366 million in the same period a year ago. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 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


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 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 Report

ATLANTA - Apr 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 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


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Apr 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


ICO Coffee Price Update

LONDON - Apr 13 - 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 Livestock Auction Action Jumps

SYDNEY - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Livestock sold through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd rose during the past week as a jump in sheep and lamb sales offset a drop in cattle offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 13/06 - 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


European Dairy Market Summary

MADISON - Apr 13/06 - 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 Overview

MADISON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The USDA published its latest review of dairy market conditions in Australia and New Zealand today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Ag Commodity Market Finishes Quietly

CHICAGO - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- International agricultural commodity markets are ending a shortened trading week on an easier note, with little fresh business reported overnight. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Finard is Kraft's Global Category Development EVP

NEW YORK - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Kraft Foods Inc. named Jeri Finard Executive Vice President, Global Category Development. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New Pig Maternity Mat

MONTREAL - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Cascades Forma-Pak has create a new pig maternity mat made from 100% recycled fiber. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA Approves 18 Varieties

WASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued certificates of protection to developers of eighteen new varieties of seed-reproduced and tuber-propagated plants. They include barley, bean, cockscomb, corn, cotton, verbena, and wheat. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Rogers Sugar Fund Distribution

TORONTO - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Rogers Sugar Income Fund authorized a monthly distribution of $0.0334 per trust unit to be paid to Unitholders of record on April 30, 2006. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Weekly U.S. Rail Loadings Rise

WASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The number of carloads of grains and oilseeds delivered to U.S. ports for the week ending April 5 rose, according to the USDA's Transportation and Marketing Programs/Transportation Services Branch weekly Grain Transportation Report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CWB Contract Call

WINNIPEG - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) announced contract calls for Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat (CPSR), for the 2005-06 crop year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CGC Covers Cloutier Agra Seed Growers

WINNIPEG - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) said all eligible growers received full payment on grain deliveries made to Cloutier Agra Seeds Inc. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 13/06 - 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 Exports Total 636,000 MT

WINNIPEG - Apr 13/06 - STAT -- Export clearances of all grains and oilseeds shipped from Canada total 17,309,000 metric tons (MT) so far this marketing year up 3,127,800 MT from the 14,181,200 moved last year. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Zimbabwe Bans Private Crop Forecasts

JOHANNESBURG - Apr 13/06 - IRIN -- As uncertainty persists over the extent of Zimbabwe's food deficit this season, the government has warned external agencies against carrying out crop assessments. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Philadelphia Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 13/06 - 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 Report

ATLANTA - Apr 13/06 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


New York Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

NEW YORK - Apr 13/06 - 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 Drops

WINNIPEG - Apr 13/06 -- STAT -- The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) reports weekly crush in that country totalled 60.708 metric tons (MT) of canola and 27,963 of soybeans during the week ending April 12. . . . Continue or visitors click here


ABB Sets 2006-07 Pool Indicators

SYDNEY - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The Australian barley marketing board, ABB Grain, is looking for the 2006-07 marketing pools to average A$189 per metric ton (MT) for number 1 malting barley pool and $170 MT for the number feed barley marketing pool. . . . Continue or visitors click here


USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Apr and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Turkey Hatchery by Region - April 2006

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U.S. Turkey Eggs in Incubators and Poult Placements - 2005

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U.S. Chicken Hatchery Up in 2005, Turkey Down

WASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The USDA says chicken hatchery activity showed a good increase in 2005, but turkey hatchery activity was down slightly, . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Broiler Type Eggs in Incubators - 2004 and 2005

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U.S. Broiler Type Chicks Hatched - 2004 and 2005

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U.S. Fall Potato Stocks - April 2006

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U.S. Egg-Type Chicks Hatched - 2005

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U.S. Weekly Broiler Eggs Set and Chicks Placed - 2005

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Potato Stocks Down on Year

WASHINGTON 0 Apr 13/06 - SNS -- The 13 major potato States held 114 million cwt (100 pound units) of potatoes in storage April 1, 2006, down 11% from last year and 9% below April 1, 2004, for comparable States, according to the latest USDA stocks report. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Weekly Broiler Eggs Set and Chicks Placed - 2004

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U.S. Potatoes Used for Processing - 2003-05

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Turkey Hatchery Activity Picks Up

WASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity increased in the United States during March, with more eggs set and poults placed during the month, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here


U.S. Fall Potato Usage - April 2006

A table about U.S. Fall Potato Usage - April 2006 . . . Subscribers Only


Dairy Product Markets Mainly Easier

WASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Dairy product markets in the United States were mainly down across the week ending April 8, according to the latest USDA report on the sector. . . . Continue or visitors click here


South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - Apr 14/06 - 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


USDA National Grain Review

ST. JOSEPH - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- The USDA issued its latest weekly national grain market review, covering the period through Apr 14. . . . Continue or visitors click here


Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - Apr 14/06 - 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 Report

ATLANTA - Apr 14/06 - 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 Update

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - Apr 14/06 - 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 Update

ST. LOUIS - Apr 14/06 - SNS -- Edible nut prices in terminal markets here were updated by the USDA today. . . . Continue or visitors click here


CFTC CME Lean Hogs Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 NYBOT FCOJ Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 CME Feeder Cattle Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 Pork Belly Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 Cotton Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 Live Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 Corn Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 Soybean Meal Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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 Coffee Options and Futures Commitments

NEW YORK - Apr 14/06 - 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).