Jan 15 2009
Dow Jones Newswires January 13, 2009 GRAIN demand fell more sharply than expected as lowered use of corn for ethanol and greater supplies of wheat globally mean higher ending supplies for both commodities. Ending stocks for corn and wheat for the in both the U.S. and globally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday and [...]
Nov 13 2008
AMES, Iowa — The 2008 corn crop is wetter and lower in test weight than average corn. Long, cool growing seasons produce high yields but the corn is wet and soft, with more soft white starch. This means lower test weight, and reduced storability as mold can invade the softer textured kernels more rapidly. It [...]
Nov 04 2008
CHICAGO, Nov. 3 (UPI) — Grains closed higher on the Chicago Board of Trade Monday as oil prices fell and the dollar made gains. Corn was up 1 1/2 to up 1 3/4, soybeans were up 3 to up 4 1/2, wheat was up 25 1/2 to up 25 3/4 and oats were up 4 [...]