…to sell at a profit (Charts 4a – 4d). Since 2013, profit margins have dropped precipitously for corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton, and both wheat and corn prices were hovering…
Putin Tells Russia to Not Hurry Grain Movement
…tough Soviet times when the nation had to import American wheat. Now, Russia is expected to be the biggest wheat exporter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: American Agriculture
…developed. Wheat and corn were the chief crops in that region. They still are today. Not much has changed. Just a better way to grow crops. Some has changed, most…
Iran Now Self-Sufficient in Wheat
Government leaders in Iran say the nation is now self-sufficient in regards to its domestic wheat supply and aims to export wheat in the coming months. Iran has been a…
Egypt Ergot Policy Saga Continues
…global wheat trade, as suppliers boycotted the policy. Wheat suppliers say zero contamination is “impossible to guarantee.” Ergot can cause hallucinations when consumed in large amounts but is considered harmless…
Preserving Eggs
…wheat bran. -covering them in shellack or varnish -coating them with oil – like butter – or an oil-like substance or rendered animal fat. -People also use to bury their…
Canada Producers Share Agribusiness Merger Fears
…merger would create the world’s largest fertilizer company. A spokesperson for the Alberta Wheat Commission said “we aren’t opposed to mergers in general,” but says too much concentration of ownership…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
…home, just for plowing his land to plant wheat. The cost of his legal defense already has run into the millions. While Duarte is making a stand, he also is…
Egypt Ergot Restrictions Dampening Already Sour Wheat Trade
Global wheat prices are suffering from complicated quarantine rules by Egypt regarding the fungus ergot, effectively taking the world’s largest wheat importer out of the trade market. Facing decade -lows,…
Foods You Should Refrigerate
…Wheat flour is another one. It will turn rancid quickly if left out at room temperature. Chocolate syrup. When refrigerated can stay fresh for up to 6 months and not…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…of American rice, wheat, and corn farmers to help reduce distortions for rice, wheat, and corn, and help American farmers to compete on a more level playing field. Michael B….
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
…wheat production. Chairman Conaway convened two full committee hearings last year (June and October) to review foreign agricultural subsidies and their detrimental, trade-distorting impact on American agricultural producers. Conaway has…
WASDE at a Glance
…is forecast at $8.30 to $9.80 per bushel, down 5 cents on both ends of the range. Wheat: The U.S. 2016/17 wheat supply and demand estimates are unchanged from last…
Agri View: America Great Again?
…quality and taking care of our land. We lead the world in the production of corn, wheat, soybeans and cotton. We produce more with less labor, less fertilizer and fewer…