CME: Grain Supply Expected To Be Unchanged

03:02 | 09/12/2011

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US - On Friday, 9 December, USDA will publish its monthly update of crop and livestock projections for the remainder of 2011 and 2012. As usual, grain data will be closely watched although not much change is expected from a supply perspective, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

UK Producer Numbers falling

09:44 | 07/12/2011

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UK - The latest figures from DairyCo show that producer numbers in December for England and Wales stood 0.1 per cent lower than in November, at 10,755.

CME: November Class III At $19.07

22:13 | 05/12/2011

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US - Spot butter trade capped a busy week with buying support between $1.63 and $1.6250 on Friday, writes Alan Levitt.

Weekly Roberts Market Report

10:30 | 02/12/2011

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US - Dollar-denominated grains have become more competitive in global markets as a result of a weaker US dollar, writes Michael T. Roberts in his Weekly Roberts Agricultural Commodity Market Report for 29 November.

Latest Milk Auction Result Spreads Disappointment

17:36 | 29/11/2011

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NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Ulster Farmers’ Union has expressed its disappointment with the latest milk auction result although accepts that the dip in price is likely as a result of the Euro Zone crisis, a factor that is out of the control of the Northern Ireland dairy industry.

Corn Growers Tapped for Asian Leadership Mission

22:22 | 23/11/2011

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ASIA - The US Grains Council will lead several US corn growers representing various state agricultural organisations and agribusinesses on a high-level leadership mission to three key Asian markets – Japan, China and Viet Nam – from 29 November to 9 December. Mission members will see an array of export challenges and opportunities, not just for corn but also for processed corn products.

Chinese Dairy Imports To Maintain Growth

20:34 | 22/11/2011

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CHINA - The latest forecasts from the USDA suggest that milk production in China will grow by five per cent in 2012, according to James O’Donnell, Director Emerging Markets at Bord Bia – Irish Food Board.

Feed Costs Put The Squeeze On Dairy Margins

22:09 | 18/11/2011

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US - With high forage costs and grain prices threatening profit margins for dairy producers, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says it's important to keep an eye on the bottom line.

CME: GDT Auction Prices Higher

21:38 | 16/11/2011

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US - The cheese market rallied for the third straight day, carrying nearby milk futures with it, writes Alan Levitt.

Corn & Soybean Prices Continue To Struggle

17:29 | 16/11/2011

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US - Corn prices have traded in a sideways pattern since mid-October, but are currently in the lower end of the recent range. Soybean prices have trended lower over the past month, with January futures now back near the early October lows.