Agriculture News

• Wheat Prices Seen Extending Decline as Global Output Surges
  
  06/18/2013
  Wheat may extend a slump in the year starting in July as farmers are set to boost production globally and as demand declines for the grain in livestock feed, an Australian government forecaster said.
• Market Jitters
  
  06/18/2013
  The market is jittery, says Dustin Johnson, EHedger. We might have priced too much premium into the market and that's a sign that we could be going lower, he explains.
• Dustin Focht Takes Title at LMA’s 50th Anniversary World Livestock Auctioneer Championship
  
  06/18/2013
  Oklahoma auctioneers take top two spots in annual world contest in Montgomery, Ala.
• Another Viral Hit from the Peterson Farm Brothers
  
  06/18/2013
  The latest ag-ed music video from the Peterson Farm Brothers is out. This time it's their take on a Wil Smith classic with "A Fresh Breath of Farm Air." Nathan Peterson talked with AgriTalk Radio's Mike Adams about making their latest viral video.
• AgWeb Radio: Closing Commentary 6-18-13
  
  06/18/2013
  Kevin Van Trump of Farm Direction says it was a good day in the grain markets. A lot of attention is turning to the outside markets which are up today. There is concern now about how or if the USDA will alter numbers on the report coming out on the 28th.
• Cargill Announces It Will Acquire Northstar Grain LLC Assets
  
  06/18/2013
  Company says it will invest $3 million for upgrades to the facility formerly owned by Michigan farmer Mike Stamp.
• Warm Weather Forecast to Build Next Week Across Northern U.S.
  
  06/18/2013
  Much of the northern U.S. and southern Canada are expected to have warmer-than-normal weather next week, said Matt Rogers, president of Commodity Weather Group LLC.
• Share Your Thoughts with Farm Journal: Take a Short Survey
  
  06/18/2013
  We need your input! Please share your thoughts on these nine questions to help guide the 2013 Farm Journal Seed Guide.
• AEM Releases May 2013 Flash Report
  
  06/18/2013
  Tractor sales rose nearly 13% year-to-date, while combine sales rose nearly 52%.

USDA Reports Wire

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