There is no more room for growth in Chinese pork consumption in the near future, Zhu Zengyong, a researcher with the state-backed Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences said on Monday.
Reuters
China’s pork consumption has no more room to grow, says researcher
U.S. grains: Corn futures finish lower after hitting 18-month high
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures closed lower on Friday after the market stormed to an 18-month high on strong U.S. export demand, traders said.
How bird flu has sent US eggs prices skyrocketing
Eggs have reached almost $5 per dozen, or more than $7 Canadian, with some big cities seeing nearly double that price
The price of eggs at U.S. grocery stores has climbed to a record high, nearly doubling from a year ago, as outbreaks of bird flu have led to shortages by wiping out millions of hens.
Syngenta, Corteva must face Arkansas lawsuit over pesticide programs
Pesticide manufacturers Syngenta and Corteva must face a lawsuit from the state of Arkansas accusing them of suppressing competition for pesticide sales and keeping prices artificially high, a federal judge has ruled.
USDA says it will release $20 million of frozen farmer funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will release approximately $20 million in funding for previously approved contracts that had been frozen by the Trump administration's push to overhaul the federal government, the agency said late on Thursday.
Nutrien says tariffs will lead to higher costs for US farmers
Fertilizer producer Nutrien said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian imports will increase costs for American farmers.
U.S. grains: Soy futures rebound amid South America crop concerns
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures rose on Thursday, recouping losses from the previous session with support from lingering concerns about poor crop weather in South America, analysts said.
Top potash producer Nutrien misses fourth-quarter profit estimates
Nutrien fell short of Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the top potash producer struggled with lower sales in its crop nutrients segment.
US oil, biofuel groups unite to urge new Trump EPA to boost biofuel mandates
U.S. oil and biofuel groups banded together this week to urge the new Trump administration to increase volumes of renewable fuels that must be blended into the nation's fuel mix in 2026 and beyond, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
IGC trims global corn crop forecast as South America outlook cut
The International Grains Council (IGC) has cut its forecast for 2024/25 global corn production, largely reflecting a diminished outlook for crops in Brazil and Argentina.
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
