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Corn, Oil and the Future of the Livestock Sector
Kevin Grier and Steve Meyer predicted a crisis in the North American livestock sector at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar.
Kevin Grier and Steve Meyer predicted a crisis in the North American livestock sector at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar.
Unintended Energy Impact from Bioethanol Production
Increasing crop production to meet demand for biofuels potentially increases the use of nitrogen fertilisers, which can lead to nitrate pollution in surface and groundwater.
Increasing crop production to meet demand for biofuels potentially increases the use of nitrogen fertilisers, which can lead to nitrate pollution in surface and groundwater.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - March 2010
US wheat stocks are predicted higher, while coarse grain stocks and soybean stocks are projected to be lower, according to the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for March 2010.
US wheat stocks are predicted higher, while coarse grain stocks and soybean stocks are projected to be lower, according to the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for March 2010.
Australian Commodities 0 March 2010 - Grains
Despite a forecast modest increase in global demand for wheat in 2010-11, relatively large global wheat supplies (production plus stocks) are expected to place downward pressure on prices, according to the Australian Commodities report from ABARE.
Despite a forecast modest increase in global demand for wheat in 2010-11, relatively large global wheat supplies (production plus stocks) are expected to place downward pressure on prices, according to the Australian Commodities report from ABARE.
Grain Market Report February 2010
Generally bearish fundamentals, including large upcoming maize and soyabean harvests in South America, dominated nearly all grain and oilseed markets in the past month, with prices mostly in retreat, according to the International Grains Council, Grain...
Generally bearish fundamentals, including large upcoming maize and soyabean harvests in South America, dominated nearly all grain and oilseed markets in the past month, with prices mostly in retreat, according to the International Grains Council, Grain...
Challenges for US Corn Industry
The corn industry in the US has come under severe pressure in recent years and is facing many challenges with new targets from the government as the demand for renewable fuels increases. In a brief interview, Rick Tolman, National Corn Growers Association...
The corn industry in the US has come under severe pressure in recent years and is facing many challenges with new targets from the government as the demand for renewable fuels increases. In a brief interview, Rick Tolman, National Corn Growers Association...
Grains World Markets and Trade - February 2010
Once upon a time (just ten years ago), the EU dominated much of the international barley market, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East.
Once upon a time (just ten years ago), the EU dominated much of the international barley market, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East.
World Agricultural Production - February 2010
The USDA forecasts Argentine corn production for 2009/10 at 17.2 million tons, up 2.2 million or 15 percent from last month and up 4.6 million or 37 percent from last year.
The USDA forecasts Argentine corn production for 2009/10 at 17.2 million tons, up 2.2 million or 15 percent from last month and up 4.6 million or 37 percent from last year.
US Feed Outlook - February 2010
Profitable operations for ethanol producers have encouraged increased ethanol output, raising prospects for higher corn use for ethanol in 2009/10, according to this month's Feed Outlook Report from USDA Economic Research Service.
Profitable operations for ethanol producers have encouraged increased ethanol output, raising prospects for higher corn use for ethanol in 2009/10, according to this month's Feed Outlook Report from USDA Economic Research Service.
Production Practices to Help Reduce Ear Mold Risk in Corn
There may not be much corn growers can do to prevent the spread of ear molds and mycotoxins if weather conditions are right for development, as was the case in 2009. However, there are some production practices they can follow to help reduce the risk,...
There may not be much corn growers can do to prevent the spread of ear molds and mycotoxins if weather conditions are right for development, as was the case in 2009. However, there are some production practices they can follow to help reduce the risk,...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
US wheat ending stocks for 2009/10 are projected 5 million bushels higher this month reflecting an increase in expected imports, according to the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for February 2010.
US wheat ending stocks for 2009/10 are projected 5 million bushels higher this month reflecting an increase in expected imports, according to the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for February 2010.
Biofuel Crop Diversity Adds Value
Diverse biofuel plantings such as native prairie attract more beneficial insects than do single crops such as corn, Michigan State University scientists find.
Diverse biofuel plantings such as native prairie attract more beneficial insects than do single crops such as corn, Michigan State University scientists find.
Boosting Barley for Bioenergy
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists Kevin Hicks and David Marshall want winter barley to become a prime-time player in bioenergy production.
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists Kevin Hicks and David Marshall want winter barley to become a prime-time player in bioenergy production.
Science, Technology, and Prospects for Growth
Investment in scientific research is key for boosting corn yields, making productivity, environmental, and bioenergy goals easier to attain, writes Paul W. Heisey for the USDA Amber Waves.
Investment in scientific research is key for boosting corn yields, making productivity, environmental, and bioenergy goals easier to attain, writes Paul W. Heisey for the USDA Amber Waves.
US Feeds One Quarter of its Grain to Cars
The 107 million tons of grain that went to U.S. ethanol distilleries in 2009 was enough to feed 330 million people for one year at average world consumption levels, according to the Earth Policy Institute.
The 107 million tons of grain that went to U.S. ethanol distilleries in 2009 was enough to feed 330 million people for one year at average world consumption levels, according to the Earth Policy Institute.
