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PEDv may have entered U.S. on ‘reusable’ feed bags

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter October 3, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) that killed millions of U.S. pigs over the past two years may have entered the country on large bags typically used to transport feed and other bulk products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The report, dated Sept. 24 and released Wednesday, said the agency

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat extends rally, soybeans slip

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel October 1, 2015

Reuters — Chicago wheat rose more than one per cent on Thursday, extending a rally triggered by Wednesday’s U.S. Department of Agriculture data that put the 2015 U.S. crop below market estimates. Corn futures rose slightly on technical buying and spillover support from wheat. Soybeans slumped on pressure from an advancing Midwest harvest and technical

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat futures jump as USDA cuts production outlook

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter September 30, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures rebounded on Wednesday, after a government report showed that wheat production was less than traders had expected. Meanwhile, corn futures lost ground, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly grain stocks report showed that both corn and soybean supplies were plentiful and U.S. farmers are harvesting what is

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle hit two-year low on beef, cash prices

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters September 30, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures on Wednesday drifted to a two-year low, with October down the 4.5-cent daily price limit, as wholesale beef values and preliminary cash prices continued to sag, traders said. Spot-October settled at 124.675 cents/lb. (all figures US$). December ended 3.225 cents lower at 130.925 cents. Live

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn, soy gain as shorts hunt for cover

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter September 29, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean and corn futures rebounded on Tuesday as traders covered short positions on concerns that the U.S. Agriculture Department would reduce its estimate for last year’s soybean crop. Wheat prices eased back, despite being bolstered earlier in the day by steadying equity and oil prices, and cooling concerns about the

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Prices slide on China worries, harvest progress

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel September 28, 2015

Reuters — U.S. grain and soybean futures slid Monday, pressured by a broad sell-off in commodity and equity markets and progress by U.S. farmers in harvesting crops. Soybeans tumbled more than one per cent, while Chicago wheat slipped off its earlier one-month high. Corn also declined. “This will be one of the biggest weeks in

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle mostly firm after choppy day

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters September 28, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures finished mostly firm on Monday after a volatile session stirred by bear spreading as investors sold the October contract and bought deferred months, traders said. They added that negative market fundamentals and anticipation of possible deliveries next Monday (Oct. 5) contributed to active bear spreading.

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Prairie Fare: Asian-style Cobb Salad and B.L.A.T. Wrap with Bacon Mayo

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 25, 2015

Are the cucumbers at the store safe? Have any recent foodborne illness outbreaks occurred with spinach, peppers or lettuce? Lately, you might have heard or read about a recall of cucumbers imported from Mexico that reached various U.S. restaurants and retail stores. At the time of this column, 341 people in 30 states were sickened

Hogs, Livestock

USDA analyzing effects of wild pigs on crops, livestock

By GFM Network News, Reuters September 25, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it has started analyzing for the first time data it has collected on the impact that wild pigs have on U.S. farmers’ crop and livestock operations. It is estimated by federal and state agricultural officials that there are more than five million wild

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soy, corn, wheat rally to close week

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub September 25, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Board of Trade soybeans rallied 2.4 per cent to their highest in more than a week on Friday, supported by signs of a pick-up in export demand for U.S. supplies, traders said. U.S. wheat futures rose 2.2 per cent to their highest since Aug. 14. Wheat pulled corn higher on

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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PEDv may have entered U.S. on ‘reusable’ feed bags

U.S. grains: Wheat extends rally, soybeans slip

U.S. grains: Wheat futures jump as USDA cuts production outlook

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle hit two-year low on beef, cash prices

U.S. grains: Corn, soy gain as shorts hunt for cover

U.S. grains: Prices slide on China worries, harvest progress

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle mostly firm after choppy day

Are you taking steps to ensure safe fruits and vegetables are in your kitchen?

USDA analyzing effects of wild pigs on crops, livestock

U.S. grains: Soy, corn, wheat rally to close week

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