Market Preview: Corn Crop Looking Good on Paper
US - In this week's "Market Preview" from National Hog Farmer magazine, Steve Meyer discusses the US corn crop based on the latest "Grain Stocks" and "Acreage" reports.

Sorting Out the 1 June Corn Stocks Estimate
US - It is an understatement to say that last week's USDA estimate of 1 June 2011 corn stocks was a surprise to the market writes Darrel Good, agricultural economist at the University of Illinois.

CME: Surprises in Acreage, Grain Stocks Reports
US - The fireworks were flying the latest USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

Higher Corn Acreage May Cause Prices to Plummet
US - With the release of USDA's June Grain Stocks and Acreage reports comes a fundamental shift in the corn market, suggesting that corn prices will come under considerable pressure,...

CME: USDA Reports Show Future Crop Prospects
US - All eyes yesterday were on two USDA reports – the annual Acreage report and the quarterly Grain Stocks report, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

Lower Feed Costs Improve Outlook for Producers
US - A Des Moines-based agricultural economist estimates a drop in the price of corn has helped shift the profit outlook for North American pork producers over the next year from one of losses to profitability,...

CME: Recent Days Witness Pullback in Grain Futures
US - Grain futures have pulled back in recent days as market participants unwind long positions given a steady stream of bearish news, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

Weekly Roberts Market Report
US - Wholesale beef and pork prices have weakened amid slowing demand. Processors look to have most of their needs already filled for the upcoming holiday.

Partnership to Expand Enzyme Solutions
US - The enzyme solutions available to nutritionists, producers and others looking to optimise nutrition in poultry, pork, beef, dairy, aquaculture and companion animals will be expanding as the result...

Programme Aims to Accelerate Finishing Profitability
US - A new 'Accelerating Finishing Profitability' programme from Novus International is helping to bolster pig performance and the bottom line.

Weekly Roberts Market Report
US - Last week’s higher cash hog and pork markets were supportive and pushed futures to a seven- week high.

USDA Stocks and Acreage Reports
US - A large number of factors have contributed to the higher prices of corn and other commodities over the past year, writes Darrel Good, agricultural economist at the University of Illinois.

Weekly Roberts Market Report
US - Hogs posted solid gains on higher cash pork prices. Supplies look to be tightening. Consumers are expected to start buying more pork over beef as the economy limps along.

Novus Highlights Profitability Programme
US - A special breakfast held during the World Pork Expo last week in Des Moines, Iowa, Novus presented three speakers who highlighted the nutrition challenges facing pork producers, writes Chris Wright...

Novus Celebrates 20th Anniversary This Week
US - Novus International Inc. will celebrate its 20th anniversary on 16 June, focusing on 'Innovation with Integrity'.

Attention to Shift from Area to Corn, Soybean Yields
US - In the monthly report of World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) reduced the forecast of US planted and harvested acreage...

CME: Lower Harvested Corn Acres Expected in 2011
US - The latest USDA supply/demand estimates are getting a lot of coverage in the press, and for good reason, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

WASDE – The Numbers vs. Uncertainty
US - USDA is counted on to publish the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, and it needs to be read carefully. But the uncertainties of both supply and demand...

CME: Output of Sorghum, Barley & Oats Falling
US - Output levels for sorghum, barley and oats have been falling for many years, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

CME: 2011 Corn Planting Slower Than 2010
US - USDA’s weekly Crop Progress report, released Monday afternoon, indicated that corn planting progress at 94 per cent of expected acres was roughly equal to the average expectation of 93...

Global Pioneer Award for Novus
US - Novus International, Inc. has receives a Global Pioneer Award for Excellence in International Business from St Louis Regional International Partnership.

Weekly Roberts Market Report
US - Hog futures ended on general weakness in commodity prices.

Can Corn, Soybean Crops Overcome Late Planting?
US - For much of the Corn Belt, optimum planting dates for both corn and soybeans are generally identified as occurring in late April or early May, writes Darrel Good, agricultural economist at the University...

CME: Sharp Pullback in Grain Markets
US - Grain markets pulled back sharply on Tuesday following reports over the weekend that Russia would lift wheat export restrictions, which have been in place since last summer, write Steve Meyer and...

Crop Markets Reflect New and Missing Information
US - Prices of corn, soybeans, and wheat continue to move erratically, reflecting both new information and the lack of some information writes Darrel Good, Agricultural Economist, University of Illino...

April Soybean Crush Smallest Since 2004
US - Two weeks ago, the USDA lowered the projection of 2010-11 marketing year exports of US soybeans by 30 million bushels, to a total of 1.55 billion bushels, writes University of Illinois economist,...

Alltech Symposium: Great Debate Examines Change
US – The second day of Alltech's International Symposium ended with the 'Great Debate', during which were discussed the challenges and changes that face the agribusiness sector, writes Chris Wright,...

CME: Increase in Total Meat and Poultry Inventory
US - To facilitate a bit more discussion of Friday’s USDA Cold Storage report, we have again today included the table of inventory data for meat and poultry below, write Steve Meyer and Len...

Weekly Roberts Market Report
US - Hog futures were pulled lower by cattle and outside markets. Last Friday’s USDA report showed 545.8 mi lbs of pork in storage, down from March but up from a year ago.

Corn Market Still Focusing on Production Prospects
US - Two weeks ago, corn prices were declining rapidly and we pondered the likelihood of a recovery similar to those of September 2010, November 2010, and March 2011 writes Darrel Good, Agricultural Economist,...