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Farm Futures Exclusive: Vilsack Discusses Several Ag Issues

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack talked about several topics of interest to rural America and the agriculture industry. (Audio)

Grains Firm on Export Rumors

Iran Poses Risk for Grain Markets

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Former USTR Shocked by FTA Delays

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	Crop Insurance Boosts Prices Revenue protection insurance coverage guarantees are determined by calculating the average corn and soybean new-crop futures prices during February.

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Weekly Financial Review Feb 21

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Weekly Corn Review Feb 20

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Weekly Wheat Review Feb 20

Weekly Basis Review Feb 16

Weekly Energy Review Feb 15

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	The Buzz: What Will Drive Soybeans? Charts look bullish but the market may need fresh news to feed the bull.

Market Commentary

Morning Call by Bryce Knorr
Money managers take risk off the table with oil prices in the crosshairs. (Commentary updates after 7:10 a.m. Central Time)

Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman
Export rumors support the market, while fears of bearish USDA data cap gains. Read latest updates on Twitter

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Good Read. RT @Willie1701A: Vilsack talks #ag issues with #Farm Futures http://t.co/b9DjokhP
04:55:02 PM from TweetDeck

China's domestic soybean acreage is set to shrink significantly again this year; More imports needed in the year ahead $ZS_F #Farm
02:23:10 PM from TweetDeck

Read #Farm Futures - MF Global Causing Farmers Tax Problems http://t.co/EPFs8mBK
01:55:41 PM from TweetDeck

Strong finish for grains as consolidation continues; basis firming; corn up 9, beans mxd, wheat up 12 $ZC_F $ZS_F $ZW_F #farm
01:18:31 PM from TweetDeck

March corn found support at $6.2575 today; exactly at the 100-day moving avg on continuation charts; still, upside limited for now $ZC_F
12:40:02 PM from TweetDeck

Wheat leading as grain complex firms despite macro-mkts; corn up 3, beans dn 2, wheat up 5 $ZC_F $ZS_F $ZW_F #farm
12:01:41 PM from TweetDeck

@Grainmonster Yes, USDA yield assumption premature considering history of crops when soil profiles are so dry; like in W Midwest $ZC_F #farm
11:00:43 AM from TweetDeck

Yes RT @bpilzner: @ArlanFF101 Or is that already baked in?
11:00:00 AM from TweetDeck

@bpilzner China commited to buy, but didn't actually buy, 492.5 mln bu soybeans; "most" new-crop; actual buys nc near 120 mln bu so far
10:47:30 AM from TweetDeck

More talk in the country of some desired seed numbers not being readily available; same talk in Brazil for 2nd-crop corn $ZC_F #farm
10:06:13 AM from TweetDeck

@DonProca I don't think they'll change acreage that much from the baseline figures. Just think we need some perspective this early
09:56:56 AM from TweetDeck

@PlainsCommoditi USDA effect to dampen market on statistical analysis assuming big crops prematurely
09:50:51 AM from TweetDeck

USDA will likely show large acreage for corn this yr, but that is not survey data. That doesn't come until March 30. $ZC_F #farm
09:42:52 AM from TweetDeck

Reading of trade expectations of USDA to "confirm" large corn acreage for this year later this AM; Confirm? Can't do that until it's planted
09:42:08 AM from TweetDeck

Good buying on the open this AM; I'm pleased w firmness thus far; spread unwinding; USDA data later; corn up 4, beans dn 3, wht up 1 $ZC_F
09:36:44 AM from TweetDeck

Outside markets remain mixed, altho dollar is firmer; calls for CBOT - corn dn 1-2, beans dn 3-5, wheat dn 1-3 $ZS_F #Farm
09:19:48 AM from TweetDeck

USDA confirms the sale of another 6.4 mln bu US new-crop soybeans to China this AM $ZS_F
08:20:36 AM from TweetDeck

Opening calls for CBOT grains - corn dn 1-2, beans dn 3-5, wheat dn 1-3 $ZC_F #farm
07:32:12 AM from TweetDeck

Commodity Weather Group; Thundershowers Bring 1 to 2" to Much of SW Brazil Yesterday; Too late for much of soybean crop; helps late corn
06:43:00 AM from TweetDeck

Grains drop with European PMI; corn dn 2, beans dn 6, wht dn 3 $ZC_F $ZS_F #Farm
06:39:04 AM from TweetDeck

Livestock Call By John Otte
Record cutouts embolden cash cattle owners, seasonal pork demand surge remains elusive.

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Farm Futures Blogs

This Business of Farming
Will Brazilian government step in to save drought-stricken farmers?

DC Dialogue
Congress less than enthusiastic about the President’s budget proposal calling for cuts to conservation and crop insurance.

Tech Tuesday Read latest updates on Twitter

Companies making strides when it comes to linking up the farm office and equipment in the field.

Defending Agriculture
Case against oil companies could also impact farmers.

Next Generation Farming
Unseasonably warm days are balanced by cold nighttime temps.

South American Crop Watch
Unfortunately many Brazilian producers skip crop insurance.

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