GLG News by Agricultural Finance Experts

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

China's Incentive

November 17, 2010

Plenty of talk about China controlling food prices, speculation in its futures industry and Argentine corn imports. Timing is everything and do not forget about the DDGS imports.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

USDA Days of Supply and Ends Stocks:

November 11, 2010

The botton-line is there is not a lot of wiggle room for corn and soybean supplies.We have been in the same spot on soybean stocks and export demand keeps growing.Is this not futures and basis friendly for the strong hands?

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

USDA Yield Change

November 8, 2010

What has the most recent ten year USDA October to November WASDE yield per acre history shown for corn, soybeans and wheat?This year's harvest pace has been excellent, is there a similar year?How will this impact producer and end user prices?

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

BHP Bid For PotashCorp Stopped As No Net Benefit To Canada

November 3, 2010

Analysis of:Ottawa will not approve PotashCorp takeover - CTV News | www.ctv.ca

In one of the most watched and the largest takeover bids in Canada history and the fertilizer world, the Industry Minister Tony Clement has announced that there he sees no net benefit to Canada by the proposed bid. BHP has 30 days to resubmit it's proposal either changing it or shedding additional light on why it benefits Canada. This opens up the door for others who have been working on white knight are alternative bids. 

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Pacific Island Fisheries Face Collapse

October 28, 2010

Analysis of:Pacific fisheries face collapse by 2035: study | fis.com

A new report, published by the Noumea-based Secretariat of the Pacific Community warns of a Pacific Ocean fisheries collapse that would be devastating to commercial fisheries in the region and have an impact worldwide.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Wheat Conditions

October 27, 2010

Analysis of:Most Grains Futures Rise; Livestock Trade Mixed | abcnews.go.com

USDA released its initial winter wheat conditions 10/25/2010 and MGEX has provided harvest conditions and yield history for you. Watch the futures and spreads.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

The New Salmon Run, In the Test Tube

October 21, 2010

Analysis of:FDA refuses to require labeling of genetically modified salmon | info-wars.org

Salmon as a GMO, how does one decide if it is safe to eat, safe for the environment and safe for other salmon. We could listen to the manufacturer, but really they are trying to sell the fish, and much more. How about the FDA, even they retuse to rule on this.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Look to the Southern Hemisphere

October 20, 2010

Even though the futures trade may look at Brazil to corn and soybean plantings, look at Australia and Argentina as they are ib a key wheat production phase.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Sobeys And The Seafood Sustainability Issue

October 14, 2010

Analysis of:Sobeys Inc. Commits to Seafood Sustainability: "Fix the Worst First" | www.marketwatch.com

As a great follow up to recent comments on tuna, look what happens, "fix the worst first" appears, what a concept. The sustainability issue in seafood is front and center in many consumers minds. And some of the retailers are indeed paying attention. Sobeys is attempting to solve one of the big questions we all face, who do you trust and believe in of the multitude of certifying agencies, as well as what species needs the most attention.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Several Surprises Within the Starches via Oct 2010 WASDE:

October 13, 2010

Analysis of:Record grain stocks, scarcity coexist on rigid distribution norms | economictimes.indiatimes.com

Corn's days cushion is at record level lows. Wheat has a decline of 50 days. Rice production is down.

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