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U.S. Barley Stocks Drop 7%

WASHINGTON - Jan 12/15 - SNS -- Barley stored in all positions on December 1, 2014 totaled 158 million bushels, down 7% from December 1, 2013, according to the latest stocks in all positions report from the USDA.

On-farm stocks are estimated at 74.4 million bushels, 9% below a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 83.3 million bushels, are 5% below December 2013.

The September - November 2014 indicated disappearance is 22.1 million bushels, 17% below the same period a year earlier.

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