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Agricultural market news for May 2006


U.S. National Weekly Rice Summary

LITTLE 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 Note

CHICAGO - 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 Heinz

NEW 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 Rates

WASHINGTON - 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 Outbreak

JOHANNESBURG - 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 Update

MIAMI - 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 Update

WINNIPEG - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - 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 Update

NEW 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 Update

ST. 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 Dividend

NEW 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 Output

WASHINGTON - 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 Harvest

WASHINGTON - 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 Surging

WASHINGTON - 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 Production

KUALA 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 Crop

REGINA - 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 Update

LONDON - 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 Shipments

WASHINGTON - 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 Weather

CHICAGO - 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 Pools

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Smaller World Cotton Residual

WASHINGTON - 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 Jump

NEW 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 Triple

NEW 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 WCE

WINNIPEG - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - 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 Update

NEW 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 Update

ST. 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 Update

MIAMI - 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Price

WASHINGTON - 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 Slipping

WASHINGTON - 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 Rising

WASHINGTON - 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 Update

LONDON - 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 April

SYDNEY - 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 Markets

CHICAGO - 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 Unchanged

SYDNEY - 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 Weather

ANKARA - 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 Units

NEW 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 Soybeans

WINNIPEG - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - 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 Disappearing

ROME - 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 Chad

ROME - 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 Update

NEW 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 Update

MIAMI - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Update

ST. 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 Payment

WINNIPEG - 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 Update

LONDON - 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 Busy

CHICAGO - 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 Record

KANSAS 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 Improve

NEW 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 Plant

NEW 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 Rise

WASHINGTON - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - 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 Update

MIAMI - 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 Update

NEW 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Update

ST. 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 Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - 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 Profits

NEW 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 Update

LONDON - 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 Down

WASHINGTON - 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 Rises

SYDNEY - 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 Review

ST. 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 2006

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Winter Wheat Crop Tours Worrisome

CHICAGO - 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 MT

WINNIPEG - 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 Sinks

WINNIPEG - 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 Update

MIAMI - 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 Update

NEW 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 Update

COLUMBIA - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Update

ST. 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 2006

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U.S. Cottage Cheese Production By Month - Mar 2006

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U.S. Whey and Product Output - Mar 2006

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U.S. Ice Cream Production By Month - Mar 2006

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U.S. Cheese by State - Mar 2006

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U.S. Cheddar Cheese by State - Mar 2006

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U.S. Mozzarella Cheese by State - Mar 2006

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U.S. Yogurt Production By Month - Mar 2006

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U.S. Hard Ice Cream by State - Mar 2006

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Dairy Product Output Rises

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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U.S. Butter by State - Mar 2006

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U.S. American Cheese by State - Mar 2006

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U.S. Nonfat Dry Milk by State - Mar 2006

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U.S. Dry Whey by State - Mar 2006

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U.S. All Italian Cheese by State - Mar 2006

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CFTC CME Feeder Cattle Options and Futures Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Update

LONDON - 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 Summary

LITTLE 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 Nepal

KATHMANDU - 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 Note

CHICAGO - 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 2006

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South Carolina Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

COLUMBIA - 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 Update

NEW 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 Update

MIAMI - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Jumps

WASHINGTON - 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 Update

ST. 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 Agreement

WINNIPEG - 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 Update

LONDON - 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 Slips

REGINA - 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 March

OTTAWA - 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 Psychology

CHICAGO - 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 Asparagus

WASHINGTON - 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 Shipments

WASHINGTON - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - 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 Update

NEW 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 Decision

SASKATOON - 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 Update

MIAMI - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 Update

ST. 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 Share

TORONTO - 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 Price

WASHINGTON - 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 Rises

WASHINGTON - 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 Mixed

BANGKOK - 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 Down

WASHINGTON - 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 Rice

HANOI - 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 Down

WASHINGTON - 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 Production

WASHINGTON - 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 Update

WINNIPEG - 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 Update

LONDON - 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 Quieten

CHICAGO - 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 Stocks

OTTAWA - 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 Stocks

OTTAWA - 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 Again

OTTAWA - 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 Update

MIAMI - 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 Update

NEW 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 Update

ST. 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Plant

NEW 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 Update

LONDON - 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 Summary

MADISON - 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 Overview

MADISON - 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 Reports

CHICAGO - 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 Plants

NEW 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 Up

NEW 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 Update

MIAMI - 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - 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 Update

NEW 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 Slip

WASHINGTON - 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 Cameroon

YAOUNDE - 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 Update

ST. 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 Pounds

MODESTO - 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 Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - 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 Update

LONDON - 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 Mixed

WASHINGTON - 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 - 2005

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Australian Livestock Auction Action Falls

SYDNEY - 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 2005

WASHINGTON - 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 Review

ST. 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 Almonds

WASHINGTON - 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 Crop

WASHINGTON - 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 Pressure

WASHINGTON - 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 Expands

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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Generally Larger Citrus Harvest

WASHINGTON - 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 Forecast

WASHINGTON - 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 April

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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U.S. Objective Cotton Data - May 2006

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Record U.S. Cotton Crop in 2005

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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Mixed Results for Tropical Fruit

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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California Peach Crop Down

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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USDA Domestic Wheat Supply and Use - May 2006

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USDA Domestic Soybean Supply and Use - May 2006

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USDA Domestic Feed Grain and Corn Supply and Use - May 2006

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USDA Domestic Sorghum, Barley and Oats Supply and Use - May

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USDA World Grain Supply-Demand Summary - May 2006

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Tightening World Wheat Situation

WASHINGTON - 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 Update

COLUMBIA - 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 Note

CHICAGO - 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 2006

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USDA World Corn Supply and Use - May 2006

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USDA World Soybean Meal Supply and Use - May 2006

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USDA World Soybean Supply and Use - May 2006

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USDA World Soybean Oil Supply and Use - May 2006

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USDA World Cotton Supply and Use - May 2006

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Record World Rice Harvest Forecast

WASHINGTON - 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 Forecast

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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Little Change in Global Oilseeds

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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Slow Growth Forecast for U.S. Meat Industry

WASHINGTON - 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 Picture

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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Reduced U.S. Sugar Supply in 2006-07

WASHINGTON - 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 Output

WASHINGTON - 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 2006

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Florida Edible Nut Terminal Market Update

MIAMI - 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 Plunges

WINNIPEG - 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 Update

NEW 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 Update

ST. 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 Report

ATLANTA - 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 Update

PHILADELPHIA - 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 MT

WINNIPEG - 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Commitments

NEW 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 Chic