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20.

03.24

09:40

Worldwide wheat madness Press Review

Prices for feed and bread wheat have more than halved in two years. Hardly anyone expected this dimension. It is primarily due to the struggle for the new world order.

20.

03.24

09:01

February record for soy processing in the USA Newsticker

The signs in the soy complex were mixed. On the CBoT, soybeans went slightly south, soybean oil was also weaker, while soybean meal rose by $2 to $333.90/short ton. The US Soy Processors Industry Association yesterday reported a new February record for soy processing. That definitely gave the traders some impetus. On…

20.

03.24

08:59

Emergency brake for corn from Ukraine - soon punitive tariffs for Russia? #agriculturalimports #freetrade Press Review

The EU is introducing upper limits for certain agricultural imports from Ukraine - and is discussing punitive tariffs on wheat from Russia.

20.

03.24

08:55

Rapeseed and canola friendly Newsticker

Rapeseed continued its upward trend on Tuesday. On Euronext/Matif, the leading May date rose by 3 euros to 446.25 euros per ton. The positive development in crude oil and soybean meal supported the market. Farmers who still have rapeseed in their barns are still only willing to sell to a very limited extent. Rapeseed…

20.

03.24

08:49

Corn benefits from wheat movement Newsticker

Corn increased significantly yesterday. On the Paris stock exchange, the leading June date went north by 3.25 euros to 186.75 euros/t. There are also firmer price trends on the cash markets, although trade in corn from Germany is manageable overall. Overall, the prices benefit from the more friendly guidelines for…

20.

03.24

08:38

Little grain trading on the cash markets with rising prices Newsticker

On the stock market and on the cash markets, wheat went north on the second day of this week. On Euronext/Matif, the leading May date with high sales closed with an increase of 3 euros at 200.25 euros/t and was thus able to regain the 200 euro mark for the time being. Overall, grain is traded in manageable quantities…

20.

03.24

08:36

2, Mar.24 GDT auction with -2.8% Market Report Compact

GDT auction March 2024 repeats in negative territory The second March 2024 auction of Global Dairy Trade (GDT) continued the price decline of the previous auction with an average of -2.8% . Whole and skimmed milk powder, with consistently high price discounts, play a significant role in this. At 19,655 t, the auction volume continues to fall, as is…

20.

03.24

07:41

After the pig farmers, the dairy farms give up Press Review

The ongoing losses due to persistently low prices were the reason why the Cobbelsdorf agricultural cooperative gave up pig farming. There is now a risk of a shakeout among milk producers.

20.

03.24

06:50

DBV milk president Schmal: “We will have to move” Press Review

Karsten Schmal talks about agricultural diesel and farmer demonstrations, false expectations of Article 148 and animal welfare products without a price premium - in short: about the future of milk production.

20.

03.24

06:30

Plant protection: Why there is a risk of spray damage with these products #cultures #plantprotectionspray Press Review

Many arable crops react sensitively to certain pesticides - which active ingredients are used in which crops

20.

03.24

06:00

Fertilize baking wheat properly: Why protein isn't enough to pay for it #breadwheat #nitrogen fertilization Press Review

Baking wheat is priced based on protein. This depends on the nitrogen fertilization. There are no other rapid tests for payment in sight.

20.

03.24

05:31

German Federal Environmental Foundation discussed plant protection reduction Press Review

After the end of the SUR plans for a reduction in the use of plant protection, the 2009 directive continues to apply for the time being. The environmental side hopes that there will now be other restrictions for farmers.

19.

03.24

21:07

ISN pig exchange: 2.29 euros (-3 cents) Newsticker

Overall, the slaughter pig market is moving extremely quickly. Due to the holidays next week, arrangements will be made and prepared accordingly. The need for additional games is therefore somewhat limited. The Easter business is not yet really noticeable at the meat market. Due to the lack of slaughter days in the…

19.

03.24

16:40

The EU Commission is said to be planning sanctions for grain from Russia and Belarus Press Review

Apparently the EU Commission is planning a package of sanctions against the import of grain and oilseeds from Russia and Belarus. According to commission circles, a penalty fee of 95 €/t is being considered.

19.

03.24

15:12

France's grain farmers demand: tariffs on Ukrainian grain imports #grain prices Press Review

France, like Poland, has called for restrictions on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products. For example through tariffs.

19.

03.24

13:30

Data for antibiotic monitoring of dairy cows is incomplete Press Review

How extensive is the data basis for the key figures on antibiotic use in dairy cows? top agrar asked six federal states about this.

19.

03.24

13:10

New GoCrops.ca website launched Press Review

The Ontario Corn Committee (OCC), the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee (OCCC), the Ontario Pulse Crop Committee (OPCC), and the Ontario Soybean and Canola Committee (OSACC) today launch a new website: GoCrops.ca. The new site brings together four previous websites, www.gocorn.net, www.gocereals.ca, www.gobeans.ca, and…

19.

03.24

12:30

Rapeseed prices continue to rise Press Review

Rapeseed prices can continue to strengthen in the current week. Rising prices for soybeans and palm oil are setting the tone.

19.

03.24

11:20

Soy harvest 2024: This is how much farmers in Brazil produce #soy #soy cultivation Press Review

The USDA expects a record amount of soy to be produced in the 2023/24 season. The weather is clouding the harvest outlook for South America.

19.

03.24

10:15

Little movement in February organic milk prices Press Review

The suppliers of an organic dairy in the south received three cents more milk money. Otherwise, organic milk prices remain very stable.

19.

03.24

09:49

Soybean harvest in Brazil is picking up speed again Newsticker

The omens in the soy complex glowed red on Monday. Soybeans closed with a loss of 10.50 US cents at 1,187.75 US cents/bu (401.42 euros/t). Soybean meal went south by 5.50 US dollars to 331.90 US dollars/short ton (335.81 euros/t). Soybean meal prices in Germany are also falling. At the wholesale level, contracts have…

19.

03.24

09:39

Rapeseed and canola are starting the new week stronger Newsticker

Rapeseed rose at the start of the week. The leading May contract closed 7 euros higher at 443.24 euros/t. Support continues to come from weaker expectations for the 2024 European harvest. Stocks in both Germany and France are likely to have suffered from the weather developments at the beginning of the year. For…

19.

03.24

09:35

IGC cuts global corn production by 7 million tons Newsticker

The leading June contract on Euronext/Matif rose on Monday by 1.75 euros per ton to a closing price of 183.50 euros/t. The contracts traded were able to benefit from both the more friendly conditions from the wheat sector and the latest estimate from the International Grain Council. Due to the recently less favorable…

19.

03.24

09:24

Wheat has a friendly start to the new week Newsticker

As on Friday, wheat prices were able to end the trading day with green signs at the beginning of the new weeks. The leading May date in Paris rose by 2.25 euros/t to 197.25 euros/t. The lowered wheat forecast for Germany from last week by the German Raiffeisen Association and the subdued stock assessments in France…

19.

03.24

06:52

33 cattle dead, 100 in catastrophic condition - farmer relies on incompetent responsibility Press Review

The trial has begun against the 40-year-old farmer from Bavaria, in whose stable 33 dead cattle were discovered in May 2023. The defense alleges a corona infection and depression.

19.

03.24

06:05

Özdemir supports the abolition of the GLÖZ 8 decommissioning Press Review

Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir can live with abolishing the GLÖZ 8 compulsory fallow land. Nevertheless, he reports a need for changes to the EU Commission's CAP simplifications.

19.

03.24

06:01

New branch of business: houseboats instead of dairy cows Press Review

The Dingebauer family from Wesel in North Rhine-Westphalia has reorganized their business. For a long time it revolves around milk cows. Now holidaymakers can find plenty of peace and comfort on modern houseboats.

19.

03.24

05:00

Plant protection: With this method, farmers will soon save resources on #insecticide #plant protection Press Review

Researchers are finding a way to use crop protection ingredients in agriculture more efficiently and save resources.

18.

03.24

18:21

Canadian pork producers respond to Product of USA rule Press Review

Following this week's announcement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that the finalized Product of USA rule now means all meat products sold with that label must be derived from animals raised, slaughtered, and processed in the U.S., the Canadian...

18.

03.24

16:31

Grain prices rise due to poor harvest prospects - rapeseed price rally #grainprices Press Review

The European grain harvest is getting smaller and smaller. Grain prices are rising. Rapeseed is increasing even more strongly. That has and

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