Moving from an Oil Economy to a Bioeconomy
The question of sustainability is becoming one of the major driving forces in the agriculture, livestock and farming industry, writes TheBioenergySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Oilseeds World Markets and Trade - February 2010
U.S. soybean prices, after holding nearly steady since mid-October, have begun a steady decline that has shaved 15 percent off the Central Illinois cash price since early January, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.

Oil Crops Outlook - February 2010
Higher forecasts for both exports and domestic use of soybeans this month reduce expected 2009/10 ending stocks by 35 million bushels to 210 million, according to the USDA ERS.

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.

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.

European Wind Power in 2009
During 2009 the EU saw its wind power market grow by 23 per cent according to the latest statistics from the European Wind Energy Association, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

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.

Making Energy Systems More Resilient to Climate Change
A set of indicators has been devised to assess the vulnerability of energy systems to climate change and suggest possible adaptation measures that could be taken in response.

US Sugars Outlook January 2010
In the January 2010 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), projected fiscal year (FY) 2010 US sugar supply is increased by 74,000 short tons, raw value (STRV) from last month due to higher cane sugar production and lower imports, according...

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.