Investors have been wary of any sign that the housing slump or tighter credit conditions would spread and spoil growth in the broader economy, and the poor jobs data was "one signal that definitely contradicted the containment scenario," said Jon Nadler, senior analyst with Kitco Bullion Dealers. Investors have been wary of any sign that the housing slump or tighter credit conditions would spread and spoil growth in the broader economy, and the poor jobs data was "one signal that...

Through mid-day Friday, USDA reported too few sales to establish a market trend, though the limited trade that did occur suggested basically steady prices with last week around $95 to $95. Last week, cash fed cattle prices moved another couple of dollars higher as wholesale beef markets continued to show some strength. Contracts through February fell on Thursday, weakened by lack of cash business and the perception that futures were carrying too much premium to cash. Short pasture remains...

Any producer (owner-operator, tenant, or tenant-landlord) who produces 10 acres or more of soybean in Kentucky is eligible to enter in either the single-crop or double-crop yield division. The quality contest has been added to encourage producers to strive for not only high levels of yield but also high-quality beans. A $500 award will be given to the producer with the highest protein level and an additional $500 award will be given for the highest level of oil. Anyone entering the yield...

Appointed members representing soybean producers by State and unit are: The mandatory program is funded at the rate of one-half of 1 percent of the net market price of the soybeans purchased. All appointees will serve three-year terms, beginning December 2007. Cooper, Arkansas; Martin L. Ross, Delaware; Richard J. Covert, Illinois; James E. Zaunbrecher, Louisiana; Granville S. Domagalski, Michigan; Robert A. Hanks, Minnesota; Marcus S. Curtis, Mississippi; Richard L. Fordyce, Missouri;...

Citing statistics from the Energy Information Administration, the known reserves for crude oil will last for 32 years; natural gas, 72 years; coal, 252 years; uranium, 72 years; and fusion (if tremendous scientific and engineering obstacles are overcome), 100-1000 years. Citing statistics from the Energy Information Administration, the known reserves for crude oil will last for 32 years; natural gas, 72 years; coal, 252 years; uranium, 72 years; and fusion (if tremendous scientific and...