Entries for August 2015
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27 Aug 2015
FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, August 27 Bank of Canada Noon exchange rate was 1.3197 down 0.0106 Chicago soybeans closed moderately higher. NOV15 HI 8.84 NOV15 HI 8.84 LOW 8.66 LOW 8.66 CLOSE8.79 Up 14 CLOSE 8.79 Up 14 OLD CROP NEW CROP Location Basis 1mt 2mt 3mt Adj. $/bu $/mt BasisAdj. $/bu $/mt ELEVATORS +NOV1+NOV1+NOV15 C...
27 Aug 2015
By Jerry HagstromDTN Political Correspondent WASHINGTON (DTN) -- The Obama administration plans to implement the Clean Water Rule, also known as the waters of the United States rule, on Friday as scheduled, despite calls and court filings attempting to delay, an Environmental Protection Agency spokeswoman has told DTN. "The rule is still effective ...
27 Aug 2015
DTN Closing Grain Comments 08/27 13:52 Soybeans Rebound, Exports Still Active November soybeans closed higher Thursday, helped by a 5% rebound in China's stock market and news of another sale of new-crop soybeans to unknown destinations. Corn was a little higher and wheat lower after higher-than-expected growth in second-quarter GDP sent the U.S. d...
27 Aug 2015
DTN Closing Grain Comments 08/27 13:52 Soybeans Rebound, Exports Still Active November soybeans closed higher Thursday, helped by a 5% rebound in China's stock market and news of another sale of new-crop soybeans to unknown destinations. Corn was a little higher and wheat lower after higher-than-expected growth in second-quarter GDP sent the U.S. d...
27 Aug 2015
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2015 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance will be available in every county in the nation in 2016. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is also making changes to the policy to help farmers and ranchers with diversified crops including beginning, organic,...