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...

Flex Fuels Considers Cardiff Plant Options
UK - Flex Fuels Energy is looking at a number of options for the design and construction of an oilseed crushing plant in Cardiff, South Wales.

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.

FAO: Review of Biofuel Policies and Subsidies
ROME - Biofuel policies and subsidies should be urgently reviewed in order to preserve the goal of world food security, protect poor farmers, promote broad-based rural development and...

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...

CME: Livestock and Grain Markets Rattled
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 6^th October 2008.

Biodiesel Tax Credit Extentended
US - Legislation that includes an extension of the biodiesel tax incentive for a year until 31 December 2009 has just been passed by the US government.

Producers May Save Money with Alternative Feeds
US - Since feed is the major cost in swine production, producers who make full use of other feedstuffs may decrease their cost of production.

Scientists Argue Biofuel Crops Need Environmental Standards
US - The United States lacks the standards to ensure that producing biofuels from cellulose will not cause environmental harm, according to a distinguished group of international s...