He told the ICOS Dairy Conference that prices for most ingredients have increased significantly in the past year, due to global market swings. However,the gains that Irish farmers get from a grain boom will be limited, because land prices are far too high and "commercial agriculture is frowned upon in the European Union. He agreed that the consumption of wheat is going to rocket in the coming years, taking grain prices to new highs. More contracts and re-evaluation of products will be...

The planted-acreage report has the potential to be a shocker and a major market mover, as a planted acreage figure under the trade estimate of 87-88 million acres will be explosive as prices will need to rally in a last-ditch effort to attract more seeded acres this spring. While this demand figure has been talked about for some time and should already be factored into prices, the market will have to maintain these price levels or ending stocks will tighten further. Market Watch Online...

Destruction of wheat crops, causing billions dollars worth of losses, could lead to increased wheat prices and local or regional food shortages, he said. This could have dire implications for developing countries, he added, since they rely heavily on wheat and do not have access to wheat varieties resistant to the fungus. FAO has joined forces with the Global Rust Initiative an international group lead by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas and the...

wheat futures are expected to start Monday's day session on the defensive after losses overnight and in a step back from strong gains on Friday, traders said. Still, bulls have gained the solid near-term technical advantage in the wheat market amid the cold snap in the Plains recently, a technical analyst said. Moderate to heavy snow and rain during the weekend will maintain soil moisture for jointing to reproductive wheat in the Southern Plains, according to DTN Meteorlogix. In...

Ripe wheat crop vulnerable to fire, caution required: experts Ludhiana . April 15, 2007 10:31:07 PM IST The ripe golden wheat presents a spectacular view, but this crop is vulnerable to fire and just at the commencement of the harvesting season this year 43 acres of the crop have been destroyed in fires in Punjab. Ripe wheat crop vulnerable to fire, caution required: experts Ludhiana . April 15, 2007 10:31:07 PM IST The ripe golden wheat presents a spectacular view, but this crop is...

HILLSBORO Area farmers are hoping for federal disaster relief and quick insurance decisions after last week's freeze destroyed nearly all their wheat crops and damaged corn crops. We're talking about hundreds and hundreds of acres of wheat," he said. Some may be able to sell the low-quality wheat as straw to landscapers, and if farmers didn't use certain chemicals and the nitrate levels are low enough, they can use it as hay for feeding. Farmers were already apprehensive because of the...

Located on 350 acres in Brooktondale, Cayuga Pure Organics produces and processes a wide variety of beans, as well as whole grains, flour and seeds, which are then sold to area markets and restaurants. The pair started working with John Hamilton, an organic farming advocate known for his skill in restoring old buildings, to engage in structural renovation on the farm. John Hamilton, in addition to his architectural skill, has been heavily involved in the process of transforming our farm...

This will likely be the largest seeded acres estimate of 2007 as in 10 of the last 11 years the final plantings number will come in under the March USDA estimate. If the month of April is wet and hampers producers planting efforts, look for December corn to rally in an effort to entice producers to plant corn later, rather than switch acres to soybeans. Soybeans cannot lose too many acres in 2007 or risk ending stocks falling substantially and in turn putting the soybean market in a tight...

Though the domestic prices may not come down as the international prices are high, they are likely to stabilise. We are looking at countries where there is an exportable surplus of pulses. However, low oilseeds production coupled with higher prices this year is affecting mustard buying. How do you plan to bring in more pulses after the government s decision for large-scale imports? Moreover, there is no buffer or public distribution requirements to be met in mustard as in the case of...