Strong U.S. soybean exports outpace 2000 figures
USDA projections trimmed to 980 million bushels for 2001-02 exports, while mid October commitments reach 42 percent of annual exports. Kansas State economist Bill Tierney notes soybean exports brisk, led by EU, Japan and China, with Mexico at a high level. corn sales lag and prices stay subdued amid record production and rising South American output.
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U.S
Kansas State University
Bill Tierney
USDA
Tierney
K-State Research and Extension
European Union
Japan
China
Korea
Mexico
Chicago Board of Trade
Taiwan
South Korea
Sorghum export sales rise led by Japan and Mexico
U.S. grain sorghum export commitments reached 90 million bushels by mid-October, 27 million more than last year, with Kansas as the top sorghum producer. USDA projections show 232.5 million bushels from Kansas and 240 million total sorghum exports, aided by larger shipments to Japan and Mexico.
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Kansas State University
Bill Tierney
Tierney
Kansas
United States
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Japan
Mexico
Farmers Face Global Pressures From Trade, Biotech, and Policy
The column links farm policy to international trade talks, the farm bill, and biotechnologies. It highlights concerns about soil ecosystems affected by GM crops, farmer preferences for price supports and income safety nets, labeling demands, EPA rule changes, and state laws impacting producers. It notes 98 percent want country of origin labeling and broad support for labeling biotech products.
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Orn
Ena
Seattle
America
The
Farm Foundation
Oak Brook
EPA
Missouri
Livestock Price Report Kansas City Summary
National Slaughter Cattle Summary for week ending November 9 reports slaughter cattle 2.00 lower on live basis and 2.50 lower dressed. Heavy carcass weights boost beef tonnage while loss of Japan sales pressures demand. Boxed beef cut-out 103.67, down 1.75 from last Friday. National negotiated cash trades: 202,900 through Thursday. prior count 82,600. Midwest Direct Markets show live 63.40 average. dressed 101.00 average. High Plains Direct Markets list live 63.00 average.
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Kansas City
Japan
USDA
Midwest
High Plains
Flat iron steak comes to the table cheaper and tastier
A University of Nebraska and University of Florida study unveils five new beef cuts from the chuck and round, led by the flat iron. The tender, low fat steaks cost about half as much as top cuts, offering a high quality option between expensive steaks and chicken.
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Omaha, Neb
New York
University of Nebraska
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Florida
Carl Blackwell
National Cattlemen's Board Association
Chicago
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