U.S. initial 2017 wheat carryover up 5% from 2016 05.10.2016 By Ron Sterk 2016 wheat carryover seen highest since 1987-88.Read More
A good winter for rail; slow exports limit shipping needs 05.10.2016 By Ron Sterk Ocean freight rates remained restrained by excess capacity, while the trucking industry also felt the impact of reduced volume.Read More
U.S.D.A. raises specialty sugar quota 05.05.2016 By Ron Sterk Move done to accommodate increased U.S. demand for organic and specialty sugars.Read More
Over 800,000 acres selected for C.R.P. 05.05.2016 By Ron Sterk One of the most selective sign-up periods in program's 30-year history.Read More
The good and bad of El Niño, La Niña 05.03.2016 By Ron Sterk A look at examples of what El Niño has wrought and what La Niña may have in store.Read More
Canadian spring wheat area down, durum up 04.21.2016 By Ron Sterk Expected Saskatchewan durum area highest since 2000.Read More
Dairy still under pressure 04.19.2016 By Ron Sterk Cheese and butter prices have held up better than expected.Read More
Egg prices continue to fall from record highs 04.05.2016 By Ron Sterk Industrial demand is down compared to this time last year when avian influenza was detected in the United States.Read More
U.S.D.A. surprises with more corn, fewer wheat acres 03.31.2016 By Ron Sterk Corn plantings seen up 6%, wheat down 9%, soybeans down slightly from 2015.Read More
New Jersey sugar plant moving operations to Mexico 03.31.2016 By Ron Sterk Royal Ingredients L.L.C. plans to close its value-added sugar manufacturing and packaging facilities in Swedesboro.Read More