Corn, soybean, spring wheat area up from 2012 06.28.2013 By Ron Sterk U.S.D.A. corn planting number above trade expectations, and soybean plantings estimated record high.Read More
Key crops keep progressing toward five-year averages 06.25.2013 By Laura Lloyd 2013 corn crop 96% emerged in 18 main corn growing states; soybeans 92% planted.Read More
Canadian farmers plant large areas of most key crops 06.25.2013 By Laura Lloyd Only canola and barley acreage down from 2012.Read More
Mid-year commodity outlook 06.19.2013 By Ron Sterk Ingredient prices mixed as supply picture brightensRead More
Key crops coming closer to five-year U.S.D.A. averages 06.18.2013 By Laura Lloyd Corn crop at 92% emerged in 18 main corn-growing states.Read More
U.S. 2014 wheat carryover down 2% from May 06.12.2013 By Ron Sterk Corn carryover also reduced from May but up sharply from 2013.Read More
Senate passes farm bill 06.11.2013 By Jay Sjerven Bill is similar to farm legislation passed by Senate last year.Read More
Trade sees planting edging higher 06.10.2013 By Ron Sterk Corn and soybean futures lower overnight.Read More
Senate nears vote on farm bill 06.07.2013 By Jay Sjerven Bill is similar to legislation passed by full Senate last year.Read More
Crunch time for Midwest corn growers 06.05.2013 By Ron Sterk Wet weather slows planting progress and may lead to reduced yieldsRead More