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2016 Soybean Acres to Outpace Corn

Nov 27, 2015

2016 is looking to be the year of soybeans. Chris Hurt, Purdue University agricultural economist, is predicting corn acreage to be 1.5% to 2% lower and soybean acreage to be around 2% higher for the Midwest’s 2016 growing season. With ...

Tags: Soybean, Corn

The U.S. Crop Condition Ratings Came in Better Than Expected Monday

Jul 8, 2015

The U.S. crop condition ratings came in better than expected Monday, putting continued downward pressure on prices. In its Weekly Crop Progress Report, the USDA rated the U.S. corn crop at 69% good/excellent, slightly above last ...

Tags: agricultrual food, USDA, wheat, agricutural products, soybeans

US Cotton Production Is Forecast at 14.5 Million Bales

May 22, 2015

According to USDA’s initial projection for the 2015 crop, US cotton production is forecast at 14.5 million bales, 11 per cent below the final 2014 crop estimate. Based on the prospective plantings report, 2015 cotton area is ...

Tags: cotton demand, cotton

Weather conditions continue to stay corn- and soybean-friendly

Aug 22, 2014

Weather conditions continue to stay corn- and soybean-friendly, and the latest USDA Crop Progress data show that weather remains behind a steady climb in overall field conditions. Monday's weekly USDA report shows a 1% improvement in corn ...

Tags: Agriculture, Food

The U.S. Corn and Soybean Crops Are Developing at a Pace Ahead of Normal

Aug 18, 2014

The U.S. corn and soybean crops are developing at a pace ahead of normal despite the fact the last week's seen a slight dip in the condition of both as new forecasts hint at a continued shortage of rainfall in much of the Corn Belt through ...

Tags: Slip, Agriculture, Food

The U.S. Corn and Soybean Crops Are Developing at a Pace Ahead of Normal

Aug 18, 2014

The U.S. corn and soybean crops are developing at a pace ahead of normal despite the fact the last week's seen a slight dip in the condition of both as new forecasts hint at a continued shortage of rainfall in much of the Corn Belt through ...

Tags: Slip, Agriculture, Food

Reserve Sale Prices May Be Lowered

Jun 14, 2014

Daily purchases from China's state reserve have fallen in recent weeks amidst market perceptions that reserve sale prices may be lowered, competition from foreign cotton, and the prospect of new-crop cotton offered below the current reserve ...

Tags: Apparel, Accessories, Textile

Adequate Rhizobia Populations Help Protect Soybean Yields

Apr 25, 2014

Adequate levels of rhizobia organisms can help to increase nitrogen fixation; satellite imagery and mapping capabilities help growers identify yield-limiting factors; and developments in drought stress tolerance. Adequate Rhizobia ...

Tags: Agriculture, Food

The Market Has Felt Deflated Ever Since The Wild Ride on March 26

Apr 14, 2014

The market has felt deflated ever since the wild ride on March 26, during which the spot contract shot up to a high of 97.35 cents/lb before dropping more than 500 points below that level by the end of the session. From a technical ...

Tags: Cotton Futures, Xinjiang cotton

Although This Week's Trading Action May Have Felt Like a Victory for The Bears

Mar 31, 2014

Although this week’s trading action may have felt like a victory for the bears, the chart reveals that the market has actually moved sideways in the last 15 sessions, with May closing in a tight range between 91 and 94 cents since ...

Tags: Cotton Futures, Mixed Trends, balance sheet

The Market Has Remained Undecided as to Where It Wants to Go Next

Mar 24, 2014

The market has remained undecided as to where it wants to go next, with the last eleven sessions closing in a narrow range of just 166 points. The structure is still more or less the same in current crop futures, with specs and index funds ...

Tags: Cotton Futures, crop futures, on-call sales

Details of The 2014 Crop Insurance Program

Feb 26, 2014

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the 2014 Crop Insurance Program, which includes a number of new features to help producers mitigate their risk. ...

Tags: Crop Insurance, Agriculture

Gloomy Crop Prices Forecasted by Economist Joe Glauber at USDA Outlook Forum

Feb 26, 2014

Gloomy Crop Prices Forecasted by Economist Joe Glauber at USDA Outlook Forum By Farms.com Team At the opening session of today's USDA Outlook Forum in Arlington, Va., Joe Glauber, USDA's chief economist, presented the lower grain price ...

Tags: Grain, Crop Prices, cotton, soybeans, wheat, USDA

Joe Glauber Presented The Lower Grain Price Forecasts for 2014

Feb 26, 2014

Gloomy Crop Prices Forecasted by Economist Joe Glauber at USDA Outlook Forum By Farms.com Team At the opening session of today's USDA Outlook Forum in Arlington, Va., Joe Glauber, USDA's chief economist, presented the lower grain price ...

Tags: Gloomy Grain, Food

Pesticide Sprayers and Effective Application

Jan 9, 2014

Plan now to attend one of these sites for a day packed with information you can put into practice. From resistance management to financial management to precision agriculture, the 2014 UNL Extension Crop Production Clinics will cover ...

Tags: Agriculture News, Farming News, Crop Production, IPM

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