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Todd Wilson Named Central Order Market Administrator
05/23/2013
Wilson has spent 25 years in the Federal Order system.
NCBA Responds to USDA's Final Rule on Mandatory COOL
05/23/2013
“We are deeply disappointed with this short-sighted action by the USDA," says Scott George, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president, after USDA's rule on mandatory country of origin labeling.
April Milk Up 0.2%
05/20/2013
Year-to-date, milk production is down 511 million pounds compared to the first four months of 2012, a decrease of 0.7%.
USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up
05/20/2013
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today reminded farmers and ranchers that the USDA will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up.
Late Spring, Record-Low Stocks Threaten Hay Supplies
05/20/2013
Record-low hay acreage and a delayed growing season are creating concern about how high alfalfa prices will need to climb to ration supplies.
Markets Focus on Rapid Planting Pace
05/17/2013
Heading into this week, corn planting was running at its slowest pace in nearly 30 years. That all changed as the week progressed.
Novel Cell Line IDs All Foot-and-Mouth Virus Serotypes
05/16/2013
Being able to rapidly detect the virus during outbreaks would allow researchers to quickly develop the appropriate vaccine.
Farmers Face Deadline to Choose ACRE
05/16/2013
Crop producers have until June 3 to decide whether they will participate in the Average Crop Revenue Election plan or continue with the regular Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program.
Deeper Cuts Seen as Congress Returns to Farms, Food Stamps
05/14/2013
That could set up a struggle to pass a farm bill that will satisfy farmers, environmentalists and nutrition advocates.
2013 Farm Bill Draws Mixed Reactions on Twitter
05/14/2013
On a scale of 1 to 10, Twitter users share their thoughts about the legislation under discussion this week by members of Congress in Washington, D.C.
WASDE Report Forecasts Record U.S. Milk Production in 2014
05/10/2013
Milk prices, dairy exports expected to remain strong, while a large projected corn carryover in 2014 could constrict feed prices.
Coverage, Analysis of the May 10 USDA Reports
05/10/2013
See all of the report data, coverage and analysis of the May 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.
Look for a $4 Harvest Price on Corn
05/10/2013
New-crop corn production of 14.14 billion bushels will surpass last year’s output by 31% despite delayed planting that has already cut yield potential significantly.
Corn Tumbles as U.S. Sees Rebound From Drought
05/10/2013
Corn futures tumbled, heading for the biggest weekly loss in more than a month, after USDA said U.S. inventories will double as farms produce the biggest crop ever.
WASDE: Soybean Yields Forecast at 44.5 Bu. per Acre
05/10/2013
U.S. soybean production is projected at a record 3.390 billion bushels, up 375 million from the drought-reduced 2012 crop.
Winter Wheat Production Down 10% from 2012
05/10/2013
Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.49 billion bushels, down 10 percent from 2012.
WASDE: Corn Yield Projection Lowered to 158 bu./acre
05/10/2013
The slow start to this year’s planting and the likelihood that progress by mid-May will remain well behind the 10-year average reduce prospects for yields.
What Market Shocks Could Come from Today’s Reports?
05/10/2013
Today’s USDA reports will likely show revisions for yield and production expectations. Experts share their thoughts.
Pre-Report Analysis of May 10 Reports
05/09/2013
Find out what the big news could be with Friday's USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.
Corn Swings Before USDA Report Predicted to Show Higher Supply
05/09/2013
Corn swung between gains and losses as traders weighed prospects for increasing inventories against wet weather that threatens to extend planting delays.

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