farmers are responding to market signals by planning to plant more than 90 million acres of corn this year, the largest acreage since World War II. In addition to the huge loss in soybean acres, about 3 million more than trade analysts had anticipated, the new corn acreage also is coming at the expense of spring wheat and cotton, in regions of the country where those crops are grown. Expected acreage is up in nearly all states, as high corn prices are encouraging farmers to plant more...

The government said that if farmers followed through with their stated intentions, soybean acreage would drop 11 percent and cotton acreage would fall 20 percent. The rush to plant corn comes at the cost of other crops, particularly soybeans and cotton. Corn should be planted by mid-May for good yields and soybeans can be planted as late as June, which could be a fallback plan for farmers if corn doesn't get planted in time. Department of Agriculture's annual prospective plantings report...

The agricultural seed crop industry in Hawaii consists of seed corn, soybean, sunflower, cotton and others. The message, according to the association itself, was that Hawaii-based research and development is "indispensable" for farmers elsewhere. Paul Koehler, a past president of the association and the manager of Monsanto's seed crop operations in Kihei, said 4,000 acres in Hawaii is devoted to seed agriculture, about half conventional and half genetically modified. The material on this...

There are accelerated activities in the market on higher prices for good stuff, and there are activities exhilarating by every minute to find good quality cotton, he added. They said due to high demand of cotton from buyers, the ginners, especially of Punjab offered quality lint on slightly higher price. China Cotton Index closed for weekend, and it remained at the last working day s value around 13067 yuan per metric tonne. According to cotlook this week the federal committee on...

Friday March 30, 10:46 PM EDT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) An ethanol-fueled boom in prices will prompt American farmers to plant the most corn since the year the Allies invaded Normandy, but surging demand could mean consumers still may pay more for everything from chicken to cough syrup. Friday March 30, 10:46 PM EDT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) An ethanol-fueled boom in prices will prompt American farmers to plant the most corn since the year the Allies invaded Normandy, but surging demand could mean...

Had the same protection been extended to our domestic textile industry, our cotton export picture would look entirely different than it does today. producers to export such a large percentage because of the damage done to the U. raw cotton exports China has been able to exclude itself from the intense scrutiny that U. agriculture agrees that negotiating from a position of strength in the Doha round is preferable to unilateral disarmament. The Bush administrations farm bill proposals have...

producers of tart cherries, blueberries, geraniums and 17 other farm products, but they haven't received near the federal assistance that most Midwestern wheat and corn growers get every year. As Congress crafts a new farm bill, laying out federal agriculture policy and spending for the next five years, the so-called specialty crops that Michigan is famous for may finally be getting their due. Given the tight federal budget, government largess likely will shrink overall in the new farm...

Garg believes there is an excellent market for textiles, furniture and other cottage industry products in Pakistan where India has a distinct technological advantage. However, exporters want to see easier access to neighbouring markets. India's main exports to SAARC nations include cotton fabrics, transport equipment and drugs. And he is not alone, the federation of Indian export organisations has welcomed the proposal to set up a joint business council with Pakistan. If we want then there...

Corn Acreage Record High, Soybeans Down Sharply 03/30/2007 by Gary Truitt The USDA Perspective Plantings report released Friday morning confirmed expectations that higher corn prices have motivated US corn farmers to plant more corn and reduce soybean plantings. Corn Acreage Record High, Soybeans Down Sharply 03/30/2007 by Gary Truitt The USDA Perspective Plantings report released Friday morning confirmed expectations that higher corn prices have motivated US corn farmers to plant more...