Crop Industry News: United States
10 November 2014
What's in Store for 2015? Farm Economics Summit ScheduledUS - Record yields, pork virus and drought-ravaged beef all had a major impact on markets this year. How might this affect the outlook for next year?...
Maize Prices Above Average Despite DeclineUS - Chicago maize prices (May-15) have declined by $19.2/t since 1 July this year. May-15 maize futures closed at $154.6/t on Thursday (6 November), down $1.2/t since last Thursday’s close...
07 November 2014
Market Analyst: Grains Find Support Towards End of WeekANALYSIS - Grains find their support towards the end of this week, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
06 November 2014
American Feed Conference to Discuss Imports/ExportsUS - Time is running out to register at a discounted early-bird registration rate for the American Feed Industry Association's 2014 Import/Export Seminar. ...
04 November 2014
User-friendly Pig Feed Formulation Tool AvailableUS - A Windows User-Friendly Feed Formulation tool (WUFFDA) has been launched in English and a number of other languages for download by the University of Georgia....
31 October 2014
Strong Soymeal Demand Supports US PricesUS - US soyabean futures have been on an upward trajectory since late September, supported by delays to the US harvest and growing concerns about planting conditions in Brazil, writes Helen Plant,...
Market Analyst: Rallying Continues in US MarketsANALYSIS - Difficulty sourcing soybeans has caused rallying to continue in the US grains markets this week, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
30 October 2014
Watch: Corn Prices Expected to Edge Up, Could Pressure Fed Cattle Bids in 2015US - Recent lower prices in corn could translate into fewer planted acres in 2015, potentially putting pressure on bids for beef cattle next year. ...
29 October 2014
Experts to Address Changing Ag Market Conditions on FridayUS - Agricultural economists from Purdue University will offer farmers and livestock producers some timely guidance on rapidly changing market conditions and a look ahead to the 2015 season in...
24 October 2014
Keeping Food Safe: Prevention Better Than ResponseUS - Each year in the United States, about 42,000 cases of salmonella infection are reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Because many cases are not diagnosed...
Market Analyst: Markets Boosted by WeatherANALYSIS - Markets have improved this week, supported by US harvest weather and Brazilian planting weather, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
23 October 2014
U-Turn on No-till Farming DebateANALYSIS - For several years it has been a constant debate. Till or no-till? New research suggests no-till farming may be the way forward - for now, writes Gemma Hyland....
22 October 2014
Chicago Soybean Prices Ease as US Harvest AdvancesUS - Delays to the US soybean harvest last week provided some support for the market and Chicago Nov-14 futures prices rallied $18.28/t between 1 and 16 October, peaking at £355.09/t last Thursday...
El Niño Development Stalled, but Cool, Wet Winter Still Predicted US - Though this year’s El Niño is now predicted to be a weak one, it still spells more a chance of a wet, cool winter for most of Texas rather than a dry one, according to the Texas State...
21 October 2014
Record Crops Mean Some Harvest DelaysUS - Indiana's projected record corn and soybean crops will likely result in backups at the state's grain handling facilities and delay some farmers from harvesting, Purdue agricultural economist...
17 October 2014
Market Analyst: Grain Prices Supported This WeekANALYSIS - Several market factors have supported grains prices this week, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
Chicago Soybeans Futures Feeling Pressure as Harvest Gathers PaceUS - On Wednesday, the Nov-14 Chicago soybean futures price declined by almost $5/t on the previous day, settling at $349.95/t and is also, down from $354.45/t on Monday....
16 October 2014
How Many Acres of Corn Are Needed in 2015?US - One of the functions of crop markets is to direct planting decisions of US producers. The market's assessment of the amount of acreage needed of various crops in any production cycle is...
15 October 2014
Cellulosic Ethanol Prospects Boosted by ResearchUS - The potential for producing cost-effective cellulosic ethanol that uses plentiful and sustainable cellulosic plant biomass continues to grow, thanks to research at the US Department of Agriculture...
14 October 2014
Automated Imaging System Helping Improve CropsUS - Plant scientists are working to improve important food crops such as rice, maize, and beans to meet the food needs of a growing world population. However, boosting crop output will require...
13 October 2014
$1.3 Million Funding Boost for Precision Ag StartupUS - Spensa Technologies Inc., a precision agricultural startup, received $1.3 million from multiple investors and venture programs to further develop an online pest management program, an electronic...
2015 Planting Decisions Influenced by Nitrogen Fertilizer PricesUS - Anhydrous ammonia prices averaged $717 per ton in Illinois according to the October 2nd edition of the Illinois Production Cost Report, reports Gary Schnitkey....
Farm Safety First: Take Steps Now to Prevent Accidents LaterUS - A few simple precautions and a little bit of common sense can go a long way toward helping prevent farm-related accidents and injuries, especially at harvest time, two Purdue University...
12 October 2014
Pumpkin Crop Developed Well Amid Favorable WeatherUS - Mild weather in the spring and early summer coupled with sufficient rain in August allowed this year's pumpkin crop to flourish. ...
10 October 2014
Grain Storage Bags Could be Solution for Surplus CornUS - This year’s projected record corn crop has many farmers looking for alternatives to traditional storage bins and silos, which are expected to fill up quickly now that the harvest is underway....
Market Analyst: Fight Returns to Grain FuturesANALYSIS - This week saw corn have it's first higher close in five weeks, following wheats first higher close in six weeks, last week, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
09 October 2014
High Plains Cotton ‘Chugging Along’US - While nearly all Gulf Coast and Central Texas cotton has been harvested, much of the Texas High Plains cotton is still two weeks away, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomists....
08 October 2014
US Macroeconomic Indicators for Cotton Supply ChainUS - A range of macroeconomic data releases suggest US economic growth will continue at a moderate pace. ...
Cotton Case Agreement Ends Threat of Retaliation on US Wheat ExportsUS - The announcement this week that Brazil and the United States have negotiated a settlement in a long-running trade dispute will help US wheat growers remain competitive in one of the world’s...
Utilising Cornstalks Despite Wet WeatherUS - Besides the obvious delay in harvest, additional moisture is negatively affecting grain and cornstalk quality for cattle producers that normally utilize the crop residue to extend the grazing...
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