Corn and Soybean Basis Strengthens
US - Cash corn prices in many areas are at the lowest level since October 2007 and cash soybean prices are at the lowest level since August 2007. While still high by historic standards,...

AFBF: Farm Outlook Positive for 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It's been predicted that in the coming year (2009), farmers will probably continue to realize fairly strong cash receipts, but by the same token they will see significant...

Weekly Roberts Report
US - Agricultural US Commodity Market Report by Mike Roberts, Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia Tech.

Economist Sees Hope in Corn and Soybeans
US - A Purdue University expert says that farmers should think about a diversified pricing strategy, as well as storing grain into spring.

CME: Group Futures Sharply Lower
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 14^th October 2008.

CRADA to Use Second-Generation Biofuel Feedstocks
US - Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. and the USDA Agricultural Research Service ARS) have entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement that will improve the processes...

Weekly Roberts Report
US - Agricultural US Commodity Market Report by Mike Roberts, Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia Tech.

US Grain Production Forecasts Up Across the Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States is more than able to continue supplying global customers with the necessary grains, according to the US Grains Council, the US's leading organisation...

Weekly Outlook: Where is the Bottom?
US - Corn and soybean prices have been pummeled by negative fundamental news since early September. In late June, we were asking if the highs were near, now the question is whether...

CME: Livestock Demand and Ethanol Margins
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 8^th October 2008.

More Research Required to Reap Biofuel Reward
US - While cellulosic biofuels derived from grasses, crop residues and inedible plant parts have real potential to be more efficient and environmentally friendly than grain-based biofuels...

Corn Residue an Important Resource
US - In most fields, corn residue remaining after grain harvest is incorporated into the soil with tillage or is left on the soil surface. But corn residue is also becoming a commodity....

Weekly Roberts Report
US - Agricultural US Commodity Market Report by Mike Roberts, Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia Tech.

Weekly Outlook: Lack of Confidence in Demand
US - Corn and soybean prices have dropped sharply over the past two weeks, continuing the slide from the early summer peaks. The decline in December 2008 corn futures now exceeds $3.60...

Environmental Standards Needed for Biofuels
US — The United States lacks the standards to ensure that producing biofuels from cellulose won't cause environmental harm, according to a distinguished group of international scie...