Corn stocks higher than expected
The USDA's July report shows a tight supply and demand situation for both corn and soybeans.
Farmers have until Aug. 15 to report acres
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The USDA's Risk Management Agency is giving additional time, until Aug. 15, for submitting acreage reports for all 2008 crop year...
Pioneer’s new Y Series soybeans hit market
Pioneer Hi-Bred launched a new generation of soybean varieties with a 5 percent yield advantage.
Ag economist puts farm bill into more user-friendly terms
COLUMBUS — With more than 600 pages and 15 titles, grasping a firm understanding of the 2008 farm bill can be daunting. But Ohio...
July starts with falling corn prices
By Mike Roberts
Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia TechBLACKSBURG, Va. -- Corn on the Chicago Board of Trade finished limit down again July 7, with the...
USDA issues advance direct payments
U.S. farmers will receive up to $1.15 billion in 2008 advance direct payments.
Damaged crop costs top $8 billion
Crops have incurred more than $8 billion in estimated weather-related damage so far in 2008.
USDA’s CCC boosts lending rates for July
WASHINGTON -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation announced interest rates for July 2008 on July 1. The CCC borrowing rate-based charge is 2.375, up...
USDA: More grain stocks than thought
URBANA, Ill. -- The USDA's June Grain Stocks and Acreage reports revealed larger numbers than generally expected. These current estimates were negative for corn...
Congresswoman calls for an end to market manipulation of oil, gas markets
WASHINGTON — Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro is focusing on congressional action to close loopholes that may be responsible for market manipulation of the...
