Corn silking starts, crop condition better, U.S.D.A. says 07.02.2013 By Laura Lloyd Hard red winter wheat harvest 43% complete in 18 main states.Read More
Barry Callebaut closes acquisition of Petra’s cocoa business 07.01.2013 By Jeff Gelski Estimated annual sales volume will jump to 1.6 million tonnesRead More
U.S.D.A.’s sugar reduction strategy draws mixed reviews 07.01.2013 By Ron Sterk Cash prices for bulk refined sugar held mostly steady since mid-April, down nearly 60% from highs in September 2010.Read More
Open outcry trading in Kansas City draws to close 07.01.2013 By Jay Sjerven Last day was Friday, June 28.Read More
June 1 wheat, corn stocks down from 2012 06.28.2013 By Ron Sterk Soybean stocks seen down 35% from year earlier.Read More
Corn, soybean, spring wheat area up from 2012 06.28.2013 By Ron Sterk U.S.D.A. corn planting number above trade expectations, and soybean plantings estimated record high.Read More
Riviana launches new rice products 06.28.2013 By Eric Schroeder Company says new varieties combine taste and convenience.Read More
Chelsea Milling investing in Jiffy expansion 06.27.2013 By Staff Report says company intends to spend $35 million to build nine silos, two small buildings by next spring.Read More
Key crops keep progressing toward five-year averages 06.25.2013 By Laura Lloyd 2013 corn crop 96% emerged in 18 main corn growing states; soybeans 92% planted.Read More
Canadian farmers plant large areas of most key crops 06.25.2013 By Laura Lloyd Only canola and barley acreage down from 2012.Read More