New Delhi, July 16 The Agriculture Minister, Mr Sharad Pawar, weathering allegations over wheat imports, today said the government will continue purchases from abroad even if the price was high but not compromise on quality in its quest to build stockpiles. New Delhi, July 16 The Agriculture Minister, Mr Sharad Pawar, weathering allegations over wheat imports, today said the government will continue purchases from abroad even if the price was high but not compromise on quality in its quest...

When and if conditions "dry out" after the holiday week, producers should keep some things in mind, says a Texas Cooperative Extension wheat expert. Though 2007 will go down as a great Texas wheat crop, continued rain had put harvest efforts behind schedule at the Fourth of July holiday break. Producers who in the past planted wheat primarily as a forage crop for livestock may have opted for cheaper seed. However, the many weeks of continued rain could create seed quality issues. But...

So far, Roose said he has heard no reports of price protection being implemented on corn and soybeans in the country, though it wouldn't surprise him if some protection developed on soybeans. Elevators and processors will often adjust their cash prices to protect them in the event of a sharp drop in the futures markets and to try and prevent any panic selling that might ensue. An expected break in the futures market may keep cash grain movement to a trickle Monday, as futures prices react...

As the holiday season hits us once again it can evoke memories of balmy days abroad, feasting on colourful vegetables and fruits, wholegrain cereals along with fish and small amounts of lean meat and low fat dairy foods all washed down with a glass or two of red wine - the typical Mediterranean diet. As the holiday season hits us once again it can evoke memories of balmy days abroad, feasting on colourful vegetables and fruits, wholegrain cereals along with fish and small amounts of lean...

Consumers turning to organic food in the wake of warnings about antifreeze-laden toothpaste, poisoned pet food, and antibiotic-laced fish may be in for a surprise. The same country blamed for those scares, China, is quietly muscling in on the organic market. Anagnoson said she doubts that produce grown in China is truly organic, regardless of the label. However, consumers who view that as a guarantee that the produce is pesticide-free are mistaken. Department of Agriculture's organic logo...

There were sharp price falls for agricultural commodities on Monday after weather reports pointed to excellent growing conditions for wheat, soyabean and corn. On the base metals market, ongoing disruptions and strong demand for batteries pushed lead to an all-time high of $3,125 a tonne, up more than 85 per cent from the start of the year. July is critical for some agricultural crops and is the month when corn pollinates. A mine in Austria, accounting for about 3 per cent of global...

A note on the effect of elevated concentrations of greenhouse gases on spring wheat yield in Ireland. report that "elevated O3 caused an overall reduction in both grain yield and the 1000-grain weight," but that "elevated CO2 produced an overall increase in grain yield, 1000-grain weight, number of ears and number of grains. A note on the effect of elevated concentrations of greenhouse gases on spring wheat yield in Ireland. However, when the air's CO2 concentration was simultaneously...

He fears a pricking of the private equity bubble will trigger a general market crash and has been selling metals to buy land to grow grain, in Australia, South America and the USA. If you believe that wheat, corn and soyabeans are in for a long bull run, here are four ways to take advantage, starting with the safest. Turning crops into bio-ethanol and bio-diesel is the plat du jour for politicians everywhere. There's lots of paperwork and conflicting opinions about what you have to do to...

Corn prices were tumbling Monday on concerns that a forecast for a bumper crop could swamp the market. Elsewhere, the greenback was mixed in the foreign currency markets. Other key grains were showing weakness also, with soybeans sliding 2. Sugar prices were bucking the downward trend, gaining 1% at 10 cents a pound. As for the metals, copper prices were slipping 2 cents at $3. Benchmark futures prices for corn were losing 4. The dollar was lower against the yen, buying 121. Investor...