Russian invasion of Ukraine, unfavourable weather continue to fuel food prices northwards
World food prices in March 2022 increased by nearly 13 per cent in comparison to February, the latest Food Price Index of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows.
“World food commodity prices made a significant leap in March to reach their highest levels ever,” FAO said in a press statement April 8. The increase in food prices was expected due to the disruption caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“War in the Black Sea region spread shocks through markets for staple grains and vegetable oils,” FAO reported on its latest food price index.
The average index in March was 159.3 points, a rise of 12.6 per cent from February level. February marked the highest level of world food commodity prices since the tracking started in 1990. So, the March prices are the highest ever. This is an unprecedented 33.6 per cent higher when compared to March 2021.
“The FAO Cereal Price Index was 17.1 per cent higher in March than in February, driven by large rises in wheat and all coarse grain prices largely as a result of the war in Ukraine,” FAO said.
Russia and Ukraine together account for 30 per cent and 20 per cent of the world’s wheat and maize exports respectively. Maize price has also been increasing. It recorded a 19.1 per cent increase from February.
“Port closures in Ukraine are seen as significantly limiting exports from the country, while financial and freight challenges are hindering exports from the Russian Federation,” FAO said. It forecast that the situation to continue and thus keep the prices high.
“The expected loss of exports from the Black Sea region is seen manifesting itself in lower shipments from and to the region, as well as higher global prices, reduced imports, slower demand growth and smaller stocks than previously expected in several countries,” FAO said in its detailed note on the Food Price Index.
The disruption due to the war has jacked up sunflower seed oil prices as well. “The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index rose 23.2 per cent, driven by higher quotations for sunflower seed oil, of which Ukraine is the world’s leading exporter,” the FAO said.
“The likely disruptions to agricultural activities of these two major exporters of staple commodities could seriously escalate food insecurity globally,” Qu Dongyu, FAO director-general said in a statement in March.
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Heathryfold Allotments have gone from having almost no plots occupied to being full, with 68 allotment holders and a waiting list of a further 60 in the space of just a couple of years. This reflects a trend in attitude towards growing your own but more than that, the determination of an extraordinary group of people. The Heathryfold 'plotters' range from 20 year olds to 80 year olds and there is a real family feel to the place.
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Anyone in a cold climate grow a Meyer Lemon Tree? I live in Washington state and have had mine for several years, bringing it into the garage when it gets close to frost in the fall and out into the sunny patio in the late spring. In the winter, it sits by a window in the garage, in a large pot. Last year, I had over 20 lemons, which were very juicy and delicious! I would have had more, but I brought it out too early in the spring and some of the budding fruit froze. When it's in the garage, you do need to hand pollinate it as there aren't any bees buzzing around! But, that's easy with a paintbrush; you just act like a bee, going from blossom to blossom. I've had problems with scale in the past, but a heavy spray of Neem oil does the trick and it's non-toxic to humans. Here is a picture of my lemon tree. I'll be taking it into the garage soon.


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Everything should be in the ground or planted in containers but we have had awful weather. Heavy snow fall warning yesterday, rain snow mix today & tomorrow. I have no idea how I fit everything back in the greenhouse, but managed to get most of it in.
The weather here SUCKS
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Ounce to US tablespoon Conversion Chart – Sunflower seeds
|oz to US tablespoons of Sunflower seeds|
|1 ounce||=||3.41 ( Three 1/3 ) US tablespoons|
|2 oz||=||6.82 ( 6 3/4 ) US tablespoons|
|Four oz||=||13.6 ( 13 2/3 ) US tablespoons|
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|US cups to grams of Pumpkin seeds|
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|1/Three US cup||=||39.7 grams|
|1/2 US cup||=||59.5 grams|
|2/Three US cup||=||79.Three grams|
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Coffee Futures Market News and Commentary
Dec arabica coffee (KCZ20) on Thursday closed down -0.40 (-0.38%). Jan ICE Robusta coffee (RMF21) closed down -10 (-0.74%).
Coffee prices on Thursday posted moderate losses, with arabica coffee falling to a 3-1/4 month low. Weakness in the Brazilian real against the dollar weighed on arabica coffee, while an increase in Vietnam coffee exports weighed on robusta.
The real on Thursday fell -0.26% against the dollar and is just above Wednesday's 5-1/4 month low against the dollar. The weaker real encourages export selling from Brazil's coffee producers. Safras & Mercado on Oct 2 said that the real's weakness against the dollar and robust coffee sales by farmers might push Brazil's 2020/21 coffee exports up to a record 41.8 mln bags.
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The Raf tomato, one of the most representative tomato varieties in the greenhouses of Almería, is successfully weathering the coronavirus crisis. "Prices fell sharply at first, but they soon went up again afterwards, which made up for the lost ground," said Luis Miguel Fernández, manager of the Union of Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Associations of Almería (Coexphal) to diariodealmeria.es. This organization is made up of large companies that market this tomato variety, including CASI. “Sales started with a downward price trend as a result of the declining demand from the catering industry, but the decline did not raise any alarms, as consumer demand remains more than satisfactory.”
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
These onions will (hopefully) grow into the sets that we'll transplant in early spring. We'll still buy several sets but I decided it would be good to know how to start them from seed so I can have a bigger selection of varieties.
These onion seeds came from MyPatriotSupply.com. They have an excellent germination rate with their seeds so I knew it would be my best bet for a successful first try. Currently, they are sitting on the corner of a cabinet where I normally proof my bread. Once they germinate, they can move to a cooler area of the house where I can find some light or provide lighting for them.
These warm days are very deceiving but I'm still hoping for some cold weather so we can tap our maple trees in a few weeks. I made a small amount of syrup a few years ago but I'd like to try again for at least a quart after boiling.
Hope you all are well and looking forward to the season as much as we are!
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A USDA report delivered at noon Friday had very little in the way of new fundamental news for the soybean market, but futures fell after the news.
The seeded area for 2020 was nudged slightly higher, due to an adjustment for the June 30 acreage report when the USDA slightly raised its seeded area estimate to 83 million acres. In June, the government had been using an estimate of 82.8 million acres.
With slightly more acres, the USDA bumped up its forecast of 2020 US soybean production by a minor 10 million bu from last month, to 4.135 billion bu.
At 49.8 bu/acre, the average expected 2020 soybean yield was unchanged from last month and still based on averages from past years. The USDA will provide its first survey-based yield estimate in August.
In the meantime, traders will shift their yield forecasts with each weather forecast. Some analysts were about to lower their yield expectations, but a weather forecast released about the same time as the USDA report on Friday boosted the amount of moisture expected for the US Midwest the coming weekend.
The forecast for more than expected rain sent traders scurrying to exit their long positions. Losses were limited by forecasts for a build-up in heat.
The usage forecast for the 2020-21 marketing year was raised slightly by the USDA, to account for a slightly greater soybean crush.
Ending stocks for 2020-21 are now projected at 425 million bu, up from 395 million a month ago.
Of note, the ending stocks forecast is still down considerably from the ending stocks level for 2019-20 (the current marketing year) of 620 million bu. The forecast is also way down from the 2018-19 ending stocks of 909 million bu.
Nov beans ended the day down 10 ¾ cents at US$8.90 ¾ per bushel.
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THE 2021 GARDEN TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC . WE HOPE TO BE BACK IN 2022. PLEASE PLAN TO JOIN US AGAIN NEXT YEAR.
On the fourth Sunday in June, Mahtomedi Garden Club presents a self-guided fundraiser garden tour. Guests purchase a ticket in advance which includes a map, driving directions, and descriptions of the gardens. Attendees drive themselves from garden to garden. Master Gardeners and homeowners are on site to answer questions.
This annual fundraiser garden tour supports gardening education and community beautification projects in Mahtomedi and surrounding areas.


Do you have a green thumb? Do you enjoy digging in the dirt? Are you interested in learning how to care for your landscape or grow your own vegetables? If so, then you might be interested in becoming a Virginia Master Gardener!
• In this 10-week course, Virginia Extension Service specialists and local experts provide instruction on plants, landscaping, gardening, and more. Information about becoming a Master Gardener, course schedule, and application form are available at: http://www.hcmga.com/become-a-master-gardener
• The public is invited to attend the lectures to learn more about gardening, without enrolling in the certification program. However, to receive course materials and be certified as a Master Gardner, you must send your application with the $135 fee to the Hill City Master Gardeners (HCMGA).
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Quarantine restrictions operate all year round, for bringing fresh fruit and vegetables into South Australia.
If you live in South Australia, you can only bring fresh fruit and fruiting vegetables purchased from a South Australian shop outside of the current fruit fly outbreak and suspension areas, providing you have an itemised receipt as proof of purchase, and/or cooked, processed, preserved, stewed, dried, frozen or canned fruit and fruiting vegetables.
You cannot take home-grown or interstate purchased fruit and fruiting vegetables into the Riverland fruit fly exclusion zone. There are some fruit and vegetables that are not subject to the movement restrictions, and for which you do not need a shop receipt.
Interstate travellers should check the fruit fly website as to what can or cannot be brought into South Australia and the Riverland.


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The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused many countries to restrict the exports of their products. India is the latest in a long list of countries that announced export bans. Their government imposed a ban on wheat exports last week.
Wheat prices skyrocketed following India’s announcement. On Monday, global prices went up to 6%. India is the second-largest exporter of wheat in the world. Meanwhile, wheat exports from Ukraine and Russia combined are the largest.
The World Bank reports that 29% of global wheat exports come from Russia and Ukraine. Following their conflict, the supply chain has been negatively impacted, resulting in higher prices for consumers worldwide. Countries dependent on wheat exports expressed concern that with the ban on India and the Russia-Ukraine war, the supply cannot meet the demand.
The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) has noted that Russia’s invasion came at a bad time for global food markets, considering the COVID-19 crisis caused prices to go up even more than expected.
In addition to wheat, Russia and Ukraine are among the large exporters of other products like sunflower seeds, sunflower, maize, and barley. Countries have experienced inflation, and others have followed suit in banning their wheat exports as well – like Kosovo, Kazakhstan, Serbia, and Egypt.
Food security becomes a problem
The global economy has been slowing down since the pandemic and the recent conflict in Russia and Ukraine. Inflation is on an upswing across many countries due largely from these events with some products affected including palm oil, sunflower oil, fertilizers, and grains. There’s also a looming concern over what else will follow suit if this trend continues.
The intense heat has caused global inflation to worsen. For example, India’s ban on wheat exports was due to low production caused by a recent bout with scorching weather. The same was felt in the United States, which led to the prices of gas to its peak.
The analysts from PIIE believe that as the war continues in Russia and food shortages happen, more countries will “turn to restrictions on trade.” The Financial Times also noted that as long as Russia blocks the ports of Ukraine from operating, supply shortages will continue.
More countries ban export
As the fight and inflation go on, many countries have decided to ban exports of some of their products as well. PIIE keeps track of the list:
- Argentina (Soybean oil, soybean meal)
- Algeria (Paste, wheat derivatives, vegetable oil, sugar)
- Egypt (Vegetable oil, maize)
- India (Wheat)
- Indonesia (Palm oil, palm kernel oil)
- Iran (Potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes, onion)
- Kazakhstan (Wheat, wheat flour)
- Kosovo (Wheat, corn, flour, vegetable oil, salt, sugar)
- Turkey (Beef, mutton, goat meat, butter, cooking oils)
- Ukraine (Wheat, oats, millet, sugar)
- Russia (Sugar, sunflower seeds)
- Serbia (Wheat, corn, flour, oil)
- Tunisia (Fruits, vegetables)
- Kuwait (Chicken meat products, grains, vegetable oils)
Governments imposed the ban due to an increase in local market prices of the products. The increase was prompted by the recent happenings. The bans are scheduled to be lifted within the year but may be subject to change.
Opinions expressed by CEO Weekly contributors are their own.


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Q.potted privet discoloration and leaf loss
Planted 100 potted hedges 3 months ago per instructions and enclosed with wind barrier at windy side. Leaves have turned to yellow, purple and brown. Also losing a lot of leaves. I sprayed with Blight Fungicide 4 weeks ago as suggested by friend and not sure if this has any effect. Plants were 2 to 3 feet tall when planted. I planted same amount 2 years ago at opposite side of garden and they are beautiful. Planted golden and green, every second one.
Privet, or ligustrum, are generally disease and pest free, but they are troubled by a type of fungal infection called cercospora. This is difficult to treat because not all fungicides work against it. This article has more information: http://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/plant_industry/pest_nursery_programs/plant_prob_clinic/fact_sheet_folder/cercospora_leaf.html
When something is wrong with your plants, the best thing you can do is to find out exactly what the problem is, and use the specific treatment for that problem. Take some samples of the affected leaves to whatever expert source is available - extension service in the US,
master gardeners in the UK, Canada, and Australia. http://mastergardeners.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-nearest-master-gardener/
You can also always locate some experts by contacting the nearest botanical garden or university agriculture dept.


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The Primavera Family lot was created from 16 great producers that are improving their quality with this coffee made from lots scoring 84 & 85. By working together, this group of small producers is sharing information helping them all to increase cup quality every year. These coffees are grown on farms utilising Gravilea, Chalun and Fruit trees as shade trees helping the overall biodiversity on the farms.
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VOV.VN - The Vietnamese tea sector must improve its competitive edge and product quality if it is to see an increase in value amid lower global demand and growing supply sources.
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang shipped abroad 83,920 tonnes of rice in the first three months of 2018 for US$41.1 million, up 18,3% in volume and 28.8% in value over the same period last year.
The textile and garment sector will continue facing challenges in 2017 due to fierce competition by other major exporters such as China, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan while global demand is forecasted to slow down.
(VOV) -A decline in the currency of Brazil, the world’s largest coffee exporter, has made it more attractive for Brazilian farmers to sell their beans than to stockpile them, resulting in a glut in the market and tumbling sales prices.
The pepper industry is hoping to attain an annual export value of US$1 billion within the next few years, buoyed by increasing global demand for the staple.


The people behind the alpha pi brand are Dimitris Katsanos and Vaia Platanitou and their team who share their love and passion for land and olive trees.
The formerly neglected family olive grove is found in the area of Ancient Olympia in Peloponnese. The for long uncared olive trees needed intent human care to award in return with their golden liquid. And that is what the owners did. The signs of a promising outcome were obvious even from the first year of cultivation. Keeping the trees widely spaced, to absorb as much sunshine as possible, and applying only natural processes were non-negotiable criteria from the start.


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The Friday morning opening calls for CH is 1 to 2 lower, WHEAT 2 to 3 lower and Soybeans 3 to 5 lower.
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Kolkata: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said prices of onions have come down from the sky-high levels seen earlier this week and the situation will be in control soon, as the government is taking all steps.
"Export of onion has been banned and the import duty has been made zero, besides some imported onions are reaching the market. The prices have come down," he told reporters at his residence here.
"Some fruits, vegetables and milk have an element of seasonality in them and sometimes in the market, there is gap in the demand and supply of products, which leads to the increase in their prices... Ultimately, it depends on the series of the core chain," Mukherjee said.
Onion prices had jumped to as high as Rs 85 per kg in retail markets earlier this week, due to a severe supply crisis. This was attributed to the damage suffered by crops in Maharashtra, the main producing state, on account of unseasonal rains, though some quarters have alleged that hoarding by traders was responsible.


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Wheat prices surged Thursday after Russia announced a ban on grain exports, extending a rally that is driving up the cost of corn and other substitutes and underscoring the risk of a broad shock to the global food supply.
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, responding to the country's crippling drought and deadly wildfires, said on Thursday that exports will be banned from Aug. 15 until the end of the year.
Russia has become an increasingly important force in the global supply of grains and the move reignited fears that nervous governments will begin hoarding their own supplies, potentially causing a shortage. Nations that already are struggling to feed themselves are scrambling to lock in deliveries, while food companies are facing costs, as are farmers who need grain to feed livestock.
Memories of the grains shortages and price spikes of 2008, which sparked world-wide food riots, are still fresh. The world's stockpiles are still much higher than two years ago, and prices far lower, but many worry the situation will worsen.
"The situation is very, very precarious. It will have a spillover to everywhere," said Abdolreza Abbassian, secretary of the intergovernmental group on grains at the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome.
"I hope this is the last bad news," he added. "Any negative weather news will simply add to the problem."
The biggest weather-related concern is that the drought will persist into early fall, the planting season for next year's crop.
Wheat prices rose 8.3% in Chicago trading on Thursday, and are up 84% from their June low and 45% year to date. Corn and soybeans, both alternative feed sources for livestock, have gone along for the ride, with corn up 24% from a June low and at a seven-month high.
Russia's worst drought in a decade has produced record-high temperatures and led to forest and peat fires that have claimed the lives of at least 50 people.
For now, the loading of Russian wheat onto trains for movement to its ports has come to a virtual standstill, according to grain industry officials. By some estimates, between four million and five million metric tons of Russian wheat that had been earmarked for export are in now in limbo.
Ukraine, another major wheat exporter, also has canceled several contracts, trading executives said.
The sharp increases have raised fears that food prices could inflate rapidly at a moment when investor fears are focused on the risk of deflation, presenting potentially disruptive warring forces that could whipsaw consumers world-wide.
The wheat price spike has forced the U.N. World Food Program, which helps feed more than 90 million people world-wide, to cut back on purchases, according to a spokeswoman.
Countries such as Egypt, the world's No. 1 wheat importer, which had bought Russian wheat, now must consider other options. The country has six months worth of supplies, said the chairman of its Grain Chamber, Ali Sharaf El Din.
A source at the country's Ministry of Trade said the drought "may put Egypt, and other importers of Russian wheat, in a vulnerable situation, given that Russia has been one of our biggest suppliers." But, the person added, "it is not our only source and the situation is not unrecoverable."
Russia provided 14.5% of global exports from the 2009-10 crop, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. Moreover, it has played a key role in meeting rising import demand, exporting 17.5 million metric tons of wheat, up from less than one million in 2000-01.
The price moves also caught many commodities traders flat-footed, because investors were betting agricultural commodities would continue to be market laggards. On June 15, the number of negative bets by those types of investors was near the highest level since 1986, according to Barclays Capital.
Among the winners in the investment community from the rally are big players such as $6 billion Graham Capital Management and $2.5 billion Touradji Capital, according to investors. Traders say a few funds have made big profits by buying wheat at just the right time.
"In July the market reversed and began to climb … we then positioned ourselves long with the new trend and have generated profits for our clients from the moves," says Kenneth Webster President of John W. Henry & Co., the commodity investor. "Wheat has been the best performing market for our programs that trade it in July and month to date in August," he said.
The Russian ban rippled through the stock market, as well, separating winners from losers. Shares of food makers that face rising wheat costs fell, with General Mills Inc. GIS -0.43 % dropping 2.2% and Ralcorp Holdings Inc. losing 3.9%.
But agribusiness giants, which process and ship grains, posted big gains, with Bunge Ltd. BG 0.03 % rising 5.6% and Archer Daniels Midland Co. ADM 1.76 % up 5.7%. The firms, and closely held Cargill Inc., could profit amid the global scramble to secure supplies by moving grain shipments around the world.
But some also face the risk of disruption due to Moscow's action. In an emailed statement, Cargill expressed concerns about trade barriers following the Russian ban, saying they "further distort wheat markets" by making it harder to marry supply with demand and "preventing price signals from reaching wheat farmers."
But packaged-food companies, many of which hedge their food costs months ahead, could be forced to choose whether to lock in this price spike or hope that prices will fall back.
Switzerland's two largest food retailers—Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund and Coop Schweiz—said Thursday they are considering price rises for goods that contain wheat. Premier Foods PFD -0.57 % PLC of the U.K. made a similar warning Wednesday.
While wheat remains plentiful, not all of it will be accessible to those that need it. The U.S. Agriculture Department estimates that the world will have about 187 million metric tons of wheat stockpiled by next June—tens of millions more than it had in 2007-08, during the last crisis—with about 45% in Russia, India and China, which have an incentive to hold onto stocks.
"In India, from a political standpoint, you can handle anything except food inflation. Wheat is one of the most consumed grains in India," said Jagannadham Thunuguntla, equity head at SMC Capital Ltd. in New Delhi, one of India's largest securities brokerages.
—Nesil Staney, Tom Polansek, Ian Berry, Goran Mijuk, Nour Malas and Ira Iosebashvili contributed to this article.


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ADELAIDE, Australia (Reuters) - Growth in the sustainable coffee market is gaining momentum despite supply issues stemming from higher prices, the global head of coffee at commodity trade house Louis Dreyfus said on Thursday.
“Demand for sustainable coffee continues to increase although the significant price rally has been fairly disruptive to the sustainability effort,” Trishul Mandana said.
Arabica coffee prices have doubled over the past nine months to hit a 34-year high of $2.9665 a lb on March 9, as low global stocks and a shortage of high quality beans boosted the market.
Soaring coffee prices have challenged sustainability programs as smaller suppliers default on contracts agreed at lower prices, Mandana told Reuters in a telephone interview.
“A lot of the contracts are done in advance, so many market participants that have bought sustainable coffee from smaller exporters and producers have suffered defaults, but this is a problem across the coffee market after a price rally,” Mandana said.
“We are seeing a significant reassessment of counterparty risk, a healthy outcome for the long-term growth of the sustainable coffee segment.”
Earlier this month Louis Dreyfus joined the 4C Association which provides a standard outlining social, environmental and economic principles for the sustainable production, processing and trading of green coffee.
The international trade house already sources coffee certified by other sustainability programs including UTZ CERTIFIED, Rainforest Alliance and the Fairtrade Foundation.
Louis Dreyfus trades around 8.5 million 60-kg bags of coffee annually, around 8.5 percent of the world’s coffee exports. Mandana said sustainable coffee remains a small but rapidly growing proportion of this.
“We strongly believe in the growth of the sustainability sector and view our expansion in this segment as essential to supporting our client base and our corporate social responsibility goals,” Mandana said.
Reporting by Sarah McFarlane, editing by Anthony Barker


Mitochondrial genes in the plant Arabidopsis thaliana are transcribed by two phage-type RNA polymerases encoded in the nucleus. Little is known about cis-elements that are recognized by these enzymes and mediate the transcription of the Arabidopsis mitochondrial genome. Here, 30 transcription initiation sites of 12 mitochondrial genes and gene clusters have been determined using 5'-RACE and ribonuclease protection analysis of primary transcripts labelled in vitro by guanylyltransferase. A total of 9 out of 12 genes were found to possess multiple promoters, revealing for the first time that multiple promoters are a common feature of mitochondrial genes in a dicotyledonous plant. No differences in promoter utilization were observed between leaves and flowers, suggesting that promoter multiplicity reflects a relaxed promoter specificity rather than a regulatory role of promoter selection. Nearly half the identified transcription initiation sites displayed immediately upstream a CRTA core sequence, which was mostly seen within the previously described CRTAAGAGA promoter motif or a novel CGTATATAA promoter element. About as many promoters possessed an ATTA or RGTA core. Our data indicate that the majority of mitochondrial promoters in Arabidopsis deviate significantly from the nonanucleotide consensus derived earlier for dicot mitochondrial promoters.


Could hiring a gardener be the right solution for you? If you do not have a natural green thumb or you’re too time poor to maintain a healthy, beautiful garden, it might be that finding the right gardener could be your best option to achieve the perfect outdoor space.
Be careful though, as the best gardener is not always necessarily be a cheap gardener; and conversely using a cheap gardener can end up being very expensive if they are not insured or police checked.
How to Find the Right Gardener
Different Services Offered By a Gardener
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Until they notice a problem, many homeowners don’t get their gutters cleaned until there is a noticeable issue. Sadly, that is kind of like waiting to reduce your cholesterol until after you have had a heart attack. Gutters often go overlooked – with so many other things to address, and who likes to climb up […]
Getting rid of your yard waste and other household rubbish can be burdensome. The task of collecting and disposing can be strenuous and getting rubbish removal services can be pricey if you have lots and of rubbish to get rid of. Now, how can you get rid of your rubbish the cost-effective way without having […]
In Australia, there are different fruits and vegetables that you can grow in your garden, and spring is the best time to plant most vegetables. However, this is also the best time for diseases and pests to proliferate. Common Garden Pests During Spring Carrot Fly – Carrot flies can attack celery, parsley and other similar […]
If you feel like your lawn needs a little boost in order to optimise its growth, providing it with lawn tonics is one of the best solutions. According to professional lawn care experts in Victoria, lawn fertilisers can inhibit thatch build-up and fungal growth. On top of that, lawn fertilisers can control weeds and ensure […]


The day after I planted the sickly tomatoes, the zucchini, and the onions and shallots, the good- weather reprieve was over and we were back to April weather. Three rounds of rain followed by hail that day, rain the next day, and rain yesterday have saturated the ground. Everything is soggy, and therefore my beans and cucumbers are not yet planted.
Luckily, the hail really only damaged one tomato plant, which I should have attached to the stake a little higher. I'm hoping when I tie it back to the stake it will recover...it already has baby tomatoes that I don't want to lose.
I did, however, have the foresight to put out some rain barrels--Fresh Step kitty litter buckets! I never know what to do with them and don't want to throw them away, but they make excellent rain buckets. I saved the lids this year so I can cap them and prevent skeeter babies from swimming around in them. I also had the foresight to put a rock in the bottom of each one so they wouldn't blow away in the gusty winds.
So here is a rundown of the short-term gardening projects I have left to complete if Mother Nature ever gives us a break:
1. Plant cukes, beans, and dill seedlings
2. Put up rabbit fencing around the garden
3. Add compost to the garden
4. Put together the gated arbor
5. Put together the bridge
6. Start remaining seedlings
Wow, the list seems overwhelming when I don't know when we will have dry conditions again. Keep your fingers crossed for a couple of dry days for me!


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Our September meeting is the time to start thinking about collecting and storage of seeds. Our guest Speaker Mark Stewart, TBG Seed Library Librarian will share and advise you in the best methods for storing and collecting from your garden. Join us and learn how easy it can be to use and share the free seeds in your garden. Our flower show can be view after the presentation. The theme is Harvest Festival. Guest are welcome and there will be…Find out more »
Our October meeting will have Tony Spencer, Naturalistic garden designer and Garden Writers Association winner 'Best Blog Writing'. Tony will share garden design advise on naturalistic style gardens. Our members will also have Photo Contest (6 categories) to view.Find out more »
This meeting will be our Annual General Meeting. We will do our year end business and present our new Board of Directors. The Flower Show Awards and Service Awards will be given out. The evening will include a Pot Luck dinner for our members with seasonal entertainment.Find out more »


One aspect of our practice that makes us stand out in the area is our commitment to improving patients’ overall health. In addition to offering comprehensive dental care to enhance one’s oral health, we are also firm believers in the mouth-body health connection. This concept is backed by many studies that have found a strong relationship between the health of your mouth and the general health of your body. Dr. Uyen Thompson and our team of dental professionals strive to practice what we preach, and one way we do this is by offering our patients fresh produce grown in our on-site vegetable garden.
As the location of our building is situated on a generous amount of land, we wanted to dedicate part of these stunning grounds to a beautiful garden. We have been growing vegetables behind our office since we first opened, a fact that many patients may not have known. Some of the vegetables that our gardener Mario is able to cultivate for us include squash, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, lemons, grapes, and watermelon. Depending on the season, we are able to give away full bags of produce as a unique thank you gift to our patients – one that further demonstrates our commitment to their health, while providing a tasty treat, as well!
Please schedule an appointment with our office today and be sure to stop by our gardens to see the wonderful bounty of vegetables we are growing. We look forward to seeing you!


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Can you use an auger to plant trees? If you have some trees, small or large, that need to be planted, you will have to dig holes.
Read on to learn if an auger is the right tool for you.
Can You Use an Auger to Plant Trees?
Can I use an auger to plant trees? Using an auger for planting trees is something a lot of property owners wonder about. Yes, you can you a post hole digger to plant trees! In fact, if you are planting trees that are bigger, like 1 or 2 gallon pots, using an auger to plant trees is the fastest and easiest way to get it done without having to use too much energy! Using the Best Tree Planting Auger will help you drill holes to plant trees.
What is the Easiest way to Dig a Hole to Plant a Tree?
Using a tree planting auger is the easiest and fastest way to plant 1 or multiple trees at once. No more digging deep holes through rough soil over and over again. You can also use a drill but attachment for planting saplings and/or smaller trees.
Tree Planting Auger Rental
You can rent augers from your local Home depot if you just need to dig a few holes. Planting a lot of trees means you really should look at buying a tree auger so that you can use it at your convenience. You can even use your auger for drilling holes for fence posts, other plants, foundations for decks, etc. Click the Home Depot link to go straight to the auger rentals.
How Big of a Hole Should I Dig for a Tree?
That depends on the size of the root ball that is attached to the tree. You should drill a hole that is at least 2 times the diameter of the root ball on your tree. The hole for your tree should be just deep enough that an inch or two of the root ball sticks out of the top of the hole you dug when you place the tree in the hole. Don’t forget to fertilize your newly planted tree and give it a ton of water so it gets established quickly.
What are Pilot Holes and Why Drill Them
Pilot holes are small, shallow starter holes usually dug with a shovel. They help to guide the large auger bit into the ground in a straight line. It’s recommended to dig pilot holes at the beginning of each hole you plan on drilling for a tree.
What is an Earth Auger?
An earth auger is a tool used for drilling holes in the ground. It has a long, cylindrical bit with a cutting tip at the bottom, and a handle or handles at the top for manual or powered operation.
Earth augers are commonly used for planting trees and fence posts, installing decks and patios, and drilling holes for geotechnical and environmental sampling. Some earth augers can also be attached to a power drill or small gas-powered engine for faster and more efficient operation.
Pro Tip for Planting Trees
Make sure the rough up the sides of the hole you drill so that the roots of your tree can penetrate the sides and spread out. If you don’t, the roots will have difficulty pushing through the side of your hole and may grow in a circle in the hole: just like they would if your tree was in a pot. This will result in your tree becoming unhealthy and possible dying.
Using an Auger to Plant Trees: Drilling Holes to Plant Trees
We go into full detail on using an auger to plant trees in our How to Use an Auger to Plant Trees Post.
Tree Planting Auger for a Drill
If you’re looking to plant saplings instead of gallon sized trees, take a look at our Best Garden Auger post that has drill attachments for just that purpose. They are smaller, cheaper, and easier to operate than the big augers used for bigger tree planting.
Augers for Planting Shrubs
Shrubs usually come in smaller sizes than trees. Depending on the size of the shrub, you may be able to plant it with a drill attachment using the link to our detailed post above. Some shrubs are quite mature when you purchase them and may come in 1 gallon or greater pots. For 1 gallon pots, buy an auger that has a 6 inch diameter bit on it or greater.
What Size Auger for 3 Gallon Trees?
An 8-10 inch auger bit should be large enough for planting 2-3 gallon shrubs and trees.
Very Large Trees and Auger Size
Tractor augers are also handy for planting very large trees, larger than 3 gallons.
Can You Use an Auger to Plant Trees? Beware the Kickback
If you’re drilling in soil with roots or rocks, and your auger hits those while drilling, it may kickback. Kickback describes when your auger moves in a counterclockwise direction against you. This can happen each time you drill a hole so be prepared.
Types of Augers Available for Planting Trees
You can buy a few different kind of augers for planting trees. You can also buy each of the different types below in many auger diameters for each project you may have.
Electric: ice fishing and post hole augers can be battery powered.
Propane auger: Ice fishing and post hole augers can come propane powered.
Gas auger: Just like propane, augers can come gas powered. You can use them for ice fishing or drilling post holes.
Tractor auger: Also known as a 3 point auger, these augers attach to a tractor and are the most powerful you can buy without getting a commercial/industrial auger.
Gardening Auger: Typically used by gardeners, soil augers are smaller in size and are designed to remove topsoil and dirt. Most often, people will use these augers to plant flowers, vegetables, and more.
We hope that you now understand that you can use an auger to plant trees this year and beautify your yard!
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- Pro Tip for Planting Trees
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- Tree Planting Auger for a Drill
- Augers for Planting Shrubs
- What Size Auger for 3 Gallon Trees?
- Very Large Trees and Auger Size
- Can You Use an Auger to Plant Trees? Beware the Kickback
- Types of Augers Available for Planting Trees
Check out our post Best Tree Augers to pick the best auger out for you.


Amid weak trend in the global markets on record inventories and fall in demand from millers as well as retailers at domestic spot markets, prices of select edible oils drifted up to Rs 50 per quintal on the wholesale oils and oilseeds market during the week.
In the non-edible sector, neem and rice bran oils also retreated on increased arrivals against fall in industrial demand.
The sentiment in edible oils dampened largely in tandem with a weak global trend as higher output in Malaysia, the second-largest producer, may further boost record stockpiles of the tropical oil used in food to to fuel.
Meanwhile, palm oil prices for February delivery declined to 2,250 ringgit (USD 736) per tonne on the Malaysia Derivatives Exchange.
In the national capital, mustard expeller (Dadri) and cottonseed mill delivery (Haryana) after remaining steady for the better part of the week met with stockists selling and fell by Rs 30 each to Rs 8,320 and Rs 6,830 per quintal, respectively. Tracking a weak trend overseas, soyabean refined mill delivery (Indore) and soyabean degum (Kandla) oils declined by Rs 40 each to Rs 7,100 and Rs 6,660 per quintal.
Palmolein (rbd) and palmolein (Kandla) oils followed suit and lost Rs 50 each at Rs 7,150 and Rs 6,650 per quintal, respectively.
However, crude palm oil found some support and traded Rs 50 higher at Rs 7,150 per quintal, while groundnut mill delivery (Gujarat) remained flat at Rs 12,000 per quintal on some support.
In the non-edible section, neem and rice bran oils traded lower at Rs 4,630-4,730 and Rs 3,130-3,230 per quintal respectively on poor demand from consuming industries. Grains: Firm conditions persisted in the wholesale grains market during the week with prices of wheat, rice and other commodities rising on increased buying by stockists to meet increased demand, triggered by ongoing wedding season.
Marketmen said the rise in select grain prices was mostly attributed to increased offtake by stockists and retailers to meet wedding season demand.
In the national capital, wheat dara (for mills) traded higher at Rs 1,585-1,590 per quintal as against previous week's close of Rs 1,575-1580, while Wheat MP (deshi) in tight movements, ended flat at Rs 2,050-2,250 per quintal.
Maida and sooji remained steady at Rs 880-890 (50 kg) and Rs 980-990 (50kg) per quintal respectively.
In the rice segment, basmati common quality traded sharply higher at Rs 5,650-5,850


New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said the government would consider lifting the embargo on sugar futures in trading after assessing the monsoon rains and relevant production.
"We have not applied our mind as yet. We are assessing the total sugar production; it will take three to four weeks. Then I will get a proper picture of production situation, monsoon. I will also see next year's sugarcane plantation scenario," said Sharad Pawar.
"By that time I will have idea of monsoons. And in any case we will have to protect domestic farmers' interest," he added, while speaking on the sidelines of an inaugural function to herald the 'Price Dissemination Project'.
The sugar spot fell for a third day today on sluggish demand from bulk-consumers and an upward revision in production estimates.
The government had banned trading of sugar futures in May 2009, and the suspension is valid till September 2010.
It has also allowed duty-free import of sugar since February 2009 to curb rising prices and increase domestic availability.
The 'Price Dissemination Project', jointly initiated by the commodity market regulator Forward Markets Commission (FMC) and the national commodities exchanges, was commissioned at Azadpur Mandi, regarded as Asia's largest vegetables and fruits market, to help the farmers with price information by installing ticker indicators. (ANI)


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The white grape variety comes from Portugal. The verballhornte name referring to the elongated grape form means "cat's tail" (Rabo de Gato), some synonyms suggest with "monkey tail" or "Schafsschwanz" also on it. Synonyms include Alva, Baldsena, Carrega Besta, Estreito, Estreito Macios, Muscatel Brava, Muscatel Bravo, Não Há, Rabigato Respigueiro, Rabisgatos, Rabo de Asno, Rabo de Carneiro, Rabo de Gato, Rodrigo Affonso, Rodrigo Alfonso ( Portugal ); Puesta en Cruz ( Spain ). It may, despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological Similarities do not match the varieties Donzelinho Branco. Fernão Pires (with synonym Maria Gomes), Malvasia Fina or Rabo de Ovelha (be synonymous with Rabigato). According to 2011 were done DNA analysis there is a genetic link with the species Tinta Francisca, The early to mid-seasoning vine is prone to both mildews and Botrytis, It produces alcoholic and acidic white wines with aromas of lemons and orange blossom as well as subtle nutmeg that are used as a blend. The variety was first mentioned in 1771. She is mainly in the Douro Valley grown; There are also smaller stocks in the area Vinho Verde.The acreage in 2010 was 1,273 hectares.
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012


British American Tobacco Uganda (BATU) on Friday evening announced that effective 2015, it will no-longer be purchasing and growing tobacco in Uganda.
In notice to shareholders, BATU management said the board of directors had approved this change in business strategy.
BATU says it will mostly concentrate on the sale of cigarettes, leaving the leaf growing business to another company, Alliance One International.
In the notice, the company announced their main customer for the leaf, British American Tobacco Global Leaf Pool Limited, was planning on signing an agreement with Alliance One International (AOI), which is a global tobacco leaf supplier.
BATU has over 20,000 farmers contracted to supply the leaf in Uganda. In 2013, the company exported 16 million kilogrammes of tobacco, most of which was bought from farmers. In the same year total payments to farmers were about 60 billion Uganda Shillings.
The company also announced that for 2014, they will still buy the tobacco from the farmers but in 2015, the AOI will be the new buyers.
According to the Tobacco (Control and Marketing) Act, farmers can enter a contract with any other company. AOI will have to negotiate with all the BATU farmers in 2015.
In Uganda, BATU doesn’t manufacture any cigarettes. All the cigarettes sold here are imported. With this announcement, it means BATU will now only focus on the cigarette, which will reduce greatly on their expenditure.
The cigarette business, according to the notice, is a more profitable venture and that it would deliver returns to the shareholders. BATU is listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange.
The workers in the leaf division will also lose their jobs with the expectation that AOI will rehire them.
This announcement comes at a time when there is a push from health experts and Members of Parliament for the passing of the Tobacco Control Bill 2012, which the tobacco companies are opposed to.
The bill seeks to regulate the sale, marketing and growing of tobacco in Uganda at a much larger scale than before.
In 2013, Tobacco exports value hit a 20-year high at 280 billion Uganda Shillings and was second to coffee.
This is the final stage in the restructuring of the business by BATU. In 2013, it started exporting the tobacco leaf in raw form to Kenya for processing. They decommissioned the processing plant in Kampala and put it up for sale.


Well here it is, the final setup for next Saturday’s Opening day for the Monroe Farmers Market! New faces will be join some of your old favorites.
K+G Produce are our newest vegetable farmers from PA, Untamed Ferments is our new kombucha, kvass and switchel vendor and, Sango Kura has hand made Sake from the Delaware Water Gap.
Also, SoapMuffin is back! Selling her wonderful soaps and lotions, as well as Race Farms, who will be joining us for the first month of the market. Plus, live music will be provided from Jesse Morales.
There is so much to look forward to next Saturday the 1st of May, see you at the market!


Cannabis has come a long way from being an illegal substance to becoming a mainstream industry in many parts of the world. With the legalization of cannabis in many countries, the industry has seen significant growth, and new trends and innovations are emerging every day. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the future of cannabis and the trends and innovations to watch out for.
The legalization of cannabis in many countries has opened up new opportunities for the industry. As more countries legalize cannabis for both medical and recreational use, we can expect to see an increase in the demand for cannabis products. This increased demand will lead to more investment in the industry, leading to further growth and innovation.
Health and Wellness
Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and we can expect to see a continued focus on health and wellness in the cannabis industry. New products that focus on the health benefits of cannabis, such as CBD oil and topicals, are becoming increasingly popular. We can expect to see more research into the medical benefits of cannabis and the development of new products to meet the growing demand.
Technology is changing the way we grow, process, and consume cannabis. Innovations in cultivation techniques, such as hydroponics and aeroponics, are leading to more efficient and sustainable growing practices. Advancements in extraction technology are making it possible to create new and innovative cannabis products, such as vape cartridges and edibles.
As the cannabis industry continues to grow, sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue. The industry is facing challenges related to energy consumption, waste management, and water usage. We can expect to see a continued focus on sustainable practices, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing waste, to minimize the environmental impact of cannabis cultivation and production.
New Products and Consumption Methods
The cannabis industry is constantly evolving, and we can expect to see new products and consumption methods emerge in the coming years. For example, microdosing has become increasingly popular in recent years, and we can expect to see more products designed specifically for microdosing. We may also see new and innovative consumption methods, such as cannabis-infused beverages and inhalers.
The future of cannabis is bright, and we can expect to see continued growth and innovation in the industry. From the legalization of cannabis to advancements in technology and sustainability, the cannabis industry is evolving rapidly. As the industry continues to grow, we can expect to see new products and consumption methods emerge, and we can look forward to a future where cannabis is more widely accepted and accessible.


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Last cut 2 weeks ago.
1st pass, side discharging.
Where's the rest of the yard?
The end result.
LOL..........for some Florida yards....thats pretty big!
yeah a lot are gated too so I gotta bust out the 32''
The before pic sure looks fury. The after sure looks better than the before.
small yard...i have once that size its a row home/duplex....
Holy cow that's tight, easy to keep lines straight


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Evaluation of selected fungicides for control of powdery mildew in cantaloupe in Georgia, 2009.
First Author: David Langston, University of Georgia
Additional Authors: F. H. Sanders, Jr.
Section: Citrus, Tropical, Vegetables, and Miscellaneous Crops
Geographical location: Georgia, United States
Products Tested: NF-149; GWN-4617; Quintec; USF 2016A; USF2017A; Pristine; Procure; Endura; Nova; Flint; Folicur; A16001; LEM 17 SC
Active chemical(s): Cyflufenamid; Cyflufenamid; Quinoxyfen; Fluopyram; Fluopyram; Boscalid + pyraclostrobin; Triflumizole; Boscalid; Myclobutanil; Trifloxystrobin; Tebuconazole; Difenoconazole + cyprodinil; Penthiopyrad
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The Jiron Sanchez Cereals Cooperative was established as an agricultural women's cooperative en the community of Las Lomas. Recently, the group moved to Leon in order to produce and market their cereal products more easily. Fortunately, the have had a lot of sucess due to large orders from various national supermarket chains.
With this line of credit,|| the cooperative will be able to buy corn in bulk while prices are still low and thereby increase the margin of its products substantially. The group will also be able to buy other grains like rice and cocoa in larger quantities, which will allow them to respond to bulk orders from the National Police Force, Selecto, and various other supermarket chains. |


Pests can cause devastation in the garden, especially in vegetable patches and flower beds. Pests like slugs tend to go for hostas, delphiniums, dahlias, gerberas, sweet peas and tulips. They also like garden peas, beans, lettuce, celery and potato tubers.
Certain slug pellets have now been banned in the UK, specifically those that contain metaldehyde.
Hollie Newton, chief creative officer at Sproutl said she has “changed her view” of how to deal with pests.
She exclusively told Express.co.uk: “I used to say go for children-friendly slug pellets.
“Now I have moved away from it. There are the very basics – keeping on top of weeding.
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She said: “Nasturtiums are one, calendulas – there are all sorts of plants.
“I’m going to try and make more of a permanent bed of them to try and detract them from [the vegetable patch].”
Hollie also recommended trying washing up liquid or “tabasco” for aphids.
She said to only use the washing up liquid solution in the morning otherwise leaves can end up being scorched.
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Care of Bare Root Hardy Hibiscus
I just purchased and received a hardy hibiscus 'Moy Grande'. The plant is currently bare root with a rootball about the size of a large fist.
I potted the rootball in a 6" azalea pot with moist potting mix and put it under my florescent light setup. The room temp is approx. 60-65F.
Since there were no growing instructions with the order, I'm wondering if my approach was okay? How soon should I start to see new growth?


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Floor Talk January 19
At the close:
At the close, the March corn futures finished 1¢ higher at $3.52 1/2. May futures ended 1 1/4¢ higher at $3.60 3/4. March soybean futures closed 4 1/4¢ higher at $9.77 1/4. May soybean futures settled 4 1/4¢ higher at $9.88 1/2. March wheat futures finished 2 1/2¢ lower at $4.22 3/4. March soy meal futures finished $3.20 per short ton higher at $331.60. January soy oil futures settled 0.05 higher at 32.28¢ per pound. In the outside markets, the NYMEX crude oil market is $0.50 lower, the U.S. dollar is higher, and the Dow Jones Industrials are 11 points lower.
At mid-session, the March corn futures are 1/2¢ higher at $3.52. May futures are 3/4¢ higher at $3.60. March soybean futures are 6 1/4¢ higher at $9.79. May soybean futures are 6¢ higher at $9.90. March wheat futures are 3 1/4¢ lower at $4.22. March soy meal futures are $4.10 per short ton higher at $332.50. January soy oil futures are 0.03 higher at 32.26¢ per pound. In the outside markets, the NYMEX crude oil market is $0.67 lower, the U.S. dollar is higher, and the Dow Jones Industrials are 56 points lower.
In early trading:
At 9:00am, the March corn futures are 1 3/4¢ higher at $3.53. May futures are 2¢ higher at $3.61. March soybean futures are 9¢ higher at $9.82. May soybean futures are 8 3/4¢ higher at $9.93. March wheat futures are 1¢ lower at $4.24. March soy meal futures are $5.40 per short ton higher at $333.80. January soy oil futures are 0.04 higher at 32.27¢ per pound. In the outside markets, the NYMEX crude oil market is $0.38 lower, the U.S. dollar is lower, and the Dow Jones Industrials are 8 points lower.
Cory Bratland, Kluis Commodities' Chief Grain Strategist, says that fundamental news out of Argentina may be partially propping up the bean market.
"Rumors are out that the Argentina soybean crop is smaller than analysts expect. There are still some soybean acres not planted, and some speculation they will not get planted," Bratland stated in a daily note to customers.
On Friday, the USDA released its delayed Weekly Export Sales Report. Because of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Monday, the governmental report was moved from Thursday to today.
The report shows that corn and soybean sales beat the trade's expectations.
- Corn= 1.88 million metric tons vs. the trade expectations of between 450,000-800,000 mt.
- Soybeans= 1.527 million mt. vs. the trade expectations of between 800,000-1,350,000 mt.
- Soybean meal= 261,800 mt. vs. the trade expectations of between 150,000-350,000 mt.
- Wheat= 190,600 mt. vs. the trade expectations of between 250,000-600,000 mt.
Soybean futures were higher overnight on speculation that the Argentina crop is smaller than expected and that some seed never even made it into the ground. Beans were 4 cents higher, corn was up about 2 cents and wheat gained 1-2 cents overnight. U.S. ethanol production and stockpiles, meanwhile, were higher last week. Output rose to a three-week high, which is good news for corn producers, while inventories jumped to a seven-month high, not good news for corn producers. Inventories have been building, as they tend to do, for a few weeks now. In weather news, a new round of winter weather is headed to the central Plains this weekend. As much as 8 inches of snow will go along with the system that stretches from Wyoming to Wisconsin. Get all the details in ttoday's 3 Big Things at https://www.agriculture.com/news/three-big-things/3-big-things-today-january-19.
Brent Crude Oil = down 0.9%.
West Texas Intermediate = down 0.8%.
Dollar = down 0.1%.
Wall Street = U.S. stock futures higher in pre-market trading.
World Markets = Global stocks higher overnight.
Re: Floor Talk January 19
A report such as Argentine soybean acres may be less than expected is interesting, but it's hard for me to put it in perspective without some idea of the magnitude. If at any given time we have a balance between supply and demand resulting in a price, how much does the balance shift and how much does that affect the price?
Short of a war, most newspaper headlines are the same size. "Mrs. Jones Found Her Dog" and "Earthquake Sinks New Zealand" are about the same type size. With some exceptions, one can't tell much about the true effect of the news by checking type size.
So, how many acres - I heard it went form 18.1 to 18.0 Is that a big deal in terms of price? I don't know.


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