Global Soybean Shortage Could Become Major Surplus in 8 Months
July 25, 2009
Corn, Soybeans Decline as Cool, Wet Weather Boosts U.S. Yields | www.bloomberg.com
U.S. and foreign soybean stocks are extremely low right now as a result of strong demand and a poor crop in South America. However, if the weather cooperates the world may have a glut of soybeans in only about 8 months.
El Nino Is Back And There Will Be Impacts On Weather And Crops
July 23, 2009
El Nino Now Official - Possible Implications | www.rightsidenews.com
El Nino is now officially back. If it continues to strengthen it will impact weather and crops in some major growing areas around the world including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil and the USA. It is a question of how strong it gets and how long it lasts, but the first impacts appear to be visible already in India.
Great Weather- How Large Will The US Corn And Soybean Crop Be?
July 22, 2009
U.S. corn pollination weather ideal, soybeans eyed | www.reuters.com
The US Midwest is in the middle of the critical silking/pollination stage of corn and pod setting for soybeans. Weather has been good and the forecast continues to be favorable for the next two weeks. Latest projections are for an ever growing harvest.
Sun, Heat and Water Make a Corn and Soybean Crop Grow
July 14, 2009
U.S. corn pollination weather ideal, soybeans eyed | www.reuters.com
The Midwest should have ideal weather for corn pollination over the next two weeks and this could result in a larger crop then estimated by the USDA. Nevertheless the crops will need more then these two weeks before the crop is made and ready for harvest, and a lot can go wrong.
If Corn and Soybean Production Is Up- Who Are Winners and Losers?
July 12, 2009
USDA boosts corn, soybeans production, cuts price forecasts | www.meatingplace.com
The USDA is now forecasting the largest soybean crop in history and the second largest corn crop. If the crops come to fruition there will be winners and losers in the agribusiness and food sector.
Cooler Summer to Impact Acres, Health and Yields of US Corn and Soybeans
June 5, 2009
PLANALYTICS FORECASTS COOL SUMMER | agrimarketing.com
Lack of sun spot activity, volcano eruption in Alaska and the return of an El NiƱo all paint a cooler then normal summer for the major crop areas in the US according to this report. What would the impact be on the corn and soybean crops?
The Mississippi River Divide Corn Supplies Next Crop Year Resulting in Higher Prices in the East
May 20, 2009
Corn planting still lags behind average | www.upi.com
Planting of corn east of the Mississippi have been delayed into the second half of May, with a potential reduction in yields and acres. On top of this there has been a reduction of fertilizer applications. The eastern corn belt could suffer more then the western corn belt with supply and basis implications.
American Families Return to Eating At Home
May 13, 2009
General Mills sees eat-at-home trend sticking | www.reuters.com
The economy is forcing many families to revert to eating at home as well as to cut back on prepared dinners. This is a clear benefit for major food companies and super market chains. The big question is will this turn in to a long term trend or is it just a recession cutback.
Swine Flu By Any Other Name Is A-H1N1 or Can Being Called Names Hurt You?
May 1, 2009
H1N1 Influenza A Fallout Assessed | nationalhogfarmer.com
Swine Flu has become the media's and publics' favorite topic and concern. The name alone is impacting the swine producers and pork processors in Mexico, the US and Canada. While the WHO has gone to calling the virus that is not spread by pigs, by its technical name Influenza A-H1N1. There has been so much damage done already that it will take time and major public relations and advertising to stop the blood letting.
Nimble aquaculturists adapt to economic conditions and opportunities
April 28, 2009
Weary catfish farmers now landlords of algae | www.msnbc.msn.com
Fish farmers see new opportunities and adapt quickly to changing economic conditions. Biofuels could be the next new market for aquaculture producers.
Big-Foot YRC Drops the Other Shoe on Shareholders
November 3, 2009
Bombardier Barbs Shows CSeries Can't Cut The Mustard
November 2, 2009
New 777 Depends On 787 Success
October 13, 2009
Another Leash on Life for YRC Worldwide
October 12, 2009
Airbus Lost $7.5bn+ Trying to Flog the A350XWB
August 28, 2009