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Russia allows U.S. pork imports from Chinese-owned Smithfield

Mar. 21, 2014 at 2:58 pm CDT

Moscow | Reuters — Russia has allowed U.S. pork imports from two firms of Chinese-owned producer Smithfield Foods after it received additional guarantees, Russia’s veterinary watchdog (VPSS) said on its website. Russia banned most meat imports from the U.S. early last year because of concerns over the use of the […]

Ukraine small grain traders in crisis seek loans from big players

Mar. 21, 2014 at 2:02 pm CDT

By Sarah McFarlane

PEDv numbers rise in U.S. hog herd

Mar. 20, 2014 at 7:07 pm CDT

Mosaic chief to stay on through treatment for cancer

Mar. 20, 2014 at 6:45 pm CDT

By Staff

U.S. grains: Wheat hit by profit-taking, soybeans end higher

Mar. 20, 2014 at 4:08 pm CDT

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Fund selloff undercuts CME live cattle

Mar. 20, 2014 at 4:02 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures on Thursday slid after hitting contract highs in early trade, weighed by weaker wholesale beef prices and fund liquidation, traders said. The morning’s wholesale beef price, or cutout, dropped for a second straight day, with choice down $1.10 per hundredweight […]

By Theopolis Waters

U.S. grains: Wheat soars to 10-month high on crop worries

Mar. 19, 2014 at 3:05 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures climbed to a 10-month high on Wednesday on concerns dust storms and dry conditions will hurt harvests in the southern Plains states. Soybean futures hit an eight-session high on projections that strong domestic and export demand could prevent inventories from recovering from last […]

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: CME hog futures close mixed after volatile session

Mar. 19, 2014 at 2:50 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures closed mixed on Wednesday, supported by higher cash hog prices while pressured by sporadic profit-taking, traders said. The morning’s hog price in the closely watched Iowa/Minnesota market rose $2.41 per hundredweight (cwt) to $122.90, surpassing Tuesday’s $121.13 record, based on U.S. […]

By Theopolis Waters

U.S. livestock: CME hog futures gain, but slip from record high

Mar. 18, 2014 at 4:56 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures closed higher in pit trading on Tuesday but eased from their all-time high as investors took profits while awaiting cash price direction, traders said. In electronic trading, CME April hogs edged upward after the average cost of hogs in the closely-watched […]

By Theopolis Waters

U.S. grains: Wheat drops as concerns ease about Ukraine crisis

Mar. 17, 2014 at 5:11 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. grain futures dropped on Monday in profit-taking after concerns eased about political upheaval in Ukraine affecting grain shipments. Wheat pulled back after the May contract on Friday rose two per cent over Ukraine, the world’s third largest corn exporter and a major wheat exporter. Crimeans […]

By Tom Polansek