The rally in soybean prices was a big help in moving corn off limit-down levels but the price activity in December corn was also a big factor, Kleist said. Selling eased after midsession, when soybean futures and soybean meal rallied. Market Watch Online email. In addition, the corn crop isn t in the ground and in many areas farmers can t get into their fields to prepare the ground for planting, and given the fact that farmers are expected to plant 90 million acres this year, time is of...

At the same time, there appear to be market reasons for a move to corn-based chemicals, especially as a hedge against uncertainties in the oil market. Cargill, the closely held Minneapolis food ingredients giant, has visions of making billions of pounds of so-called renewable chemicals annually from corn and soybeans. Now the giant facility -- whose overhead pipes snake between 50-foot-tall tanks and metal buildings over a square mile -- is also cranking out what could be the next big...

But, despite the ISA research that indicates Iowa soybean farmers' contentment with current policy, the group is pushing for some changes, most notably in research and conservation funding and an end to the push for more cuts in farm spending -- particularly in the commodity title, ISA leaders said Friday. But, despite the ISA research that indicates Iowa soybean farmers' contentment with current policy, the group is pushing for some changes, most notably in research and conservation...

Thanks to recent rains, corn, cotton and wheat crops throughout the state are developing well in their respective growing areas, according to Extension reports. While some damage from recent hail, tornados and flooding was reported, crops and livestock grazing generally got a welcome boost from these rains and from warmer weather. No crop damage from accompanying winds and lightning was reported, and no long-term crop damage reported as a result of near-freezing temperatures around Easter....

They recognize that corn not only is protein, it also is a fuel tool! Soybeans provide 48 pounds of meal per bushel and 11 pounds of oil on average. Attention Please: Be advised that sooner rather than later the bears will realize that soybeans are an energy commodity extender. When that happens those bears will be caught short and somebody will spank them good. Heirlooms from my grandfather such as the heavy-duty anvil leftover from the horse days will sell the same as an antique chain...