Birdseed Ingredient Market News for October 2010

Birdseeds Mixed on Weak Grains

VANCOUVER - Oct 1/10 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets posted a mixed finish on the week on account of significant weakness in major grain and oilseeds on account of excellent harvest progress. . . . Continue or visitors click here

USDA Sunflower and Canola Area Summary - Oct 2010

A table about USDA Sunflower and Canola Area Summary - Oct 2010 . . . Continue

Smaller Sunflower Harvest Expected

WASHINGTON - Oct 8/10 - SNS -- Sunflower production in the United States is forecast at 2.91 billion pounds, down 4% from 2009, according to the latest USDA crop production esimates. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Firmer Finish in Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Oct 10/10 - SNS -- North American birdseed ingredient markets finished the week on a firmer note, helped by underlying bullishness in major grains and oilseeds. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Smaller Russian Sunseed Crop

WASHINGTON - Oct 11/10 - SNS -- Sunflower seed production in Russia will decline as reduced yields caused by this year's drought more than offset a 28% increase in seeded area to 7.15 million hectares. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Outside Markets Support Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Oct 15/10 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets maintained their firm tone through the past week as markets worked to keep grower bids at competitive levels with other grains and oilseeds. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Firm Finish in Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Oct 23/10 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets once again finished the week's trading on a strong note as markets strove to maintain competitive bids with markets for major grains and oilseeds. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Birdseeds Continue to Firm

VANCOUVER - Oct 29/10 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets remain firm in the face on strong markets for corn and oilseeds in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here