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Pork Exports Set Another Monthly Record in November 2011

Beef exports performed well in November, up 4% over November 2010.

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IL Soybean Association Monitoring Sustainability Certification Programs

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Configuring Drainage For Yield, Environmental Boost

Pork Exports Set Another Monthly Record in November 2011

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Who really cares what a poorly-researched #Yahoo article says about ag degrees? It's clearly wrong. http://t.co/ormGLrGQ #agchat #farm
09:46:44 AM Jan 26 from web

Cable companies who threaten to drop #ESPN from its basic package risk losing access to all #Disney content. (source is Newsweek)
10:57:30 PM Jan 19 from TweetDeck

#ESPN costs $4.69/household per month. After that is #TNT at $1.16. Remember that when you tune into MNF ($1.9 bill./season, or 17 games).
10:54:30 PM Jan 19 from TweetDeck

Here's a few tips for young farmers on how to market the #farm to potential landlords. http://t.co/qs0w0l7c #agchat
12:02:41 PM Jan 17 from web

In 2011, the worst Goss's wilt cases were in continuous #corn. C. Bradley says choose a resistant hybrid. #Fungicides do not work on Goss's.
11:26:27 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

#Goss's wilt was confirmed in 31 IL counties last year. -- Carl Bradley #farm
11:09:11 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

A lot of northern #farmers say Palmer Amaranth is a southern #weed. It will never survive a harsh winter. They're wrong. -- Aaron Hager
10:44:50 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

#Palmer #Amaranth started as a southwestern US #weed. It began marching northeast in the 1950s. -- Aaron Hager
10:42:45 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

Expect an increase in #corn profitability relative to #soybean. This is not likely to change anytime soon. -- G. Schnitkey
10:09:18 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

Growing more #corn? #Schnitkey says to keep a handle on machinery costs. They tend to creep up quickly as corn acres are added.
10:06:17 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

@Willie1701A True, Gary is not advocating more soy. He said yield more than makes up for added costs.
10:04:35 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

Gary Scnitkey's 2012 price predictions: #corn - $5.50, #soy - $11.50, #wheat - $6.40. From the Corn/Soybean Classics.
10:02:53 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

In recent years, #corn costs have risen much faster than #soybean costs. Seed and nitrogen prices are the two drivers. -- G. Schnitkey
09:54:21 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

Since the 1970s, the #corn to #soybean price ratio has stayed around .40. Big reason corn is more profitable: yield. -- Gary Schnitkey
09:52:27 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

In the 70s, #soybeans were more profitable than #corn. Since 2000, corn has taken the lead, but with more variability. -- Gary Schnitkey
09:47:59 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

North IL farmers are currently planting 2 #corn acres per 1 #soybean acre. Cent. IL is 1.5:1, south. IL is 1:1. -- Gary Schnitkey, U of I
09:44:27 AM Jan 10 from TweetDeck

I wish #K-State would try walking up to the line and snapping the ball.
08:00:24 PM Jan 06 from TweetDeck

@ArlanFF101, I hope you were able to find a tv for tonight's K-State game.
04:54:52 PM Jan 06 from TweetDeck

Subway's new veggie Patty sub -- potential candidate for worst idea of 2012?
04:43:34 PM Jan 06 from TweetDeck

When #succession planning, don't ignore bad chemistry amongst family members. You'll set them up for failure. -- Dick Wittman #ffsummit12
09:24:00 AM Jan 06 from TweetDeck

The Yahoo article is a piece of junk. Even if it was well-research, the basic facts say they're wrong. Will this really hurt college recruiting?

My Generation - the Blog
Pork, resolutions, rain and books. What's on your list?

Farmer Iron - the Blog Read latest updates on Twitter

News of optimism in world farm machinery demand is good news. And one company may be on a buying spree.

Rural Living
Combination machines make taking the shop to the field a much easier proposition, and easier on the bank account.

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Contract	Last	Change
Mar 12 Corn (E)	641-6s	+7-2
May 12 Corn (E)	647-4s	+7-4
Jul 12 Corn (E)	651-0s	+7-2
Sep 12 Corn (E)	594-0s	+5-2
Dec 12 Corn (E)	571-0s	+5-0
Mar 12 Soybeans (E)	1219-0s	-3-6
May 12 Soybeans (E)	1228-4s	-3-4
Jul 12 Soybeans (E)	1238-2s	-3-4
Aug 12 Soybeans (E)	1236-2s	-3-2
Sep 12 Soybeans (E)	1228-2s	-1-4
Mar 12 Wheat (E)	647-2s	-6-2
May 12 Wheat (E)	661-6s	-5-0
Jul 12 Wheat (E)	674-6s	-5-2
Sep 12 Wheat (E)	690-6s	-3-6
Dec 12 Wheat (E)	708-4s	-2-4
Mar 12 KCBT Red Wheat (E)	700-0s	-9-0
May 12 KCBT Red Wheat (E)	708-6s	-7-6
Jul 12 KCBT Red Wheat (E)	716-2s	-8-2
Sep 12 KCBT Red Wheat (E)	728-6s	-7-6
Dec 12 KCBT Red Wheat (E)	747-4s	-7-0
Mar 12 Soybean Meal (E)	322.2s	-1.4
May 12 Soybean Meal (E)	323.9s	-1.5
Jul 12 Soybean Meal (E)	326.4s	-1.4
Aug 12 Soybean Meal (E)	326.0s	-1.2
Sep 12 Soybean Meal (E)	324.6s	-1.2
Mar 12 Soybean Oil (E)	51.59s	-0.35
May 12 Soybean Oil (E)	52.02s	-0.35
Jul 12 Soybean Oil (E)	52.41s	-0.37
Aug 12 Soybean Oil (E)	52.53s	-0.35
Sep 12 Soybean Oil (E)	52.63s	-0.35
Mar 12 Oats (E)	298-6s	-2-0
May 12 Oats (E)	300-4s	-2-2
Jul 12 Oats (E)	304-2s	-1-2
Sep 12 Oats (E)	306-0s	-2-0
Dec 12 Oats (E)	313-4s	-1-4

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Morning Call by Bryce Knorr
Nervous trade could limit enthusiasm for risk into the weekend. (Commentary updates after 7:10 a.m. Central Time)

Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman
Soybeans and wheat consolidate lower ahead of the weekend with the outside markets on weaker economic data. Read latest updates on Twitter

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Net fund ownership of corn, beans, CH & KC wht as of Jan 24 was $30.7 bln, up $1.6 bln on the wk, but dn 48% Y-o-Y & dn $26.3 bln from Sept
04:05:34 PM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Watch #Farm Futures The Buzz: Markets Face Turning Points $ZC_F http://t.co/9dQ7xTyw
03:42:13 PM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Asking prices 88 cts over CH, up 5 on the day RT @ITools101: @ArlanFF101 you know what the basis is at the gulf currently ?
01:20:19 PM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Corn was the winnter in inter-market spreads today; strong close on tight stocks; corn up 7, beans dn 5, wht dn 6 $ZC_F $ZS_F #farm
01:18:56 PM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Corn basis continues to strengthen amid apparent supply squeeze; corn up 5, beans dn 4, wht dn 4 $ZC_F $ZS_F #farm
12:45:14 PM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Dollar trades lowest since Dec 12; macro mkts neg on econ data; Yet, corn building momentum; corn up 4, beans dn 7, wht dn 4 $ZC_F #farm
11:30:48 AM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

RT @wheatworld: Hope you can see the dot. That's how much of the U.S. budget goes to farm program spending. http://t.co/GRbs19mi
09:00:05 AM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul of S Brazil was 21% of normal in January, while Mato Grosso was at 177% $ZS_F #farm
08:37:39 AM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Mexico buys 6.7 mln bu US corn this AM; Unknown destinations buys 4.9 mln bu wheat (2.6 mln HRW, 1.3 mln SWW, 1.0 mln HRS) $ZC_F $ZW_F #farm
08:35:19 AM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Early calls for CBOT grain; corn up 3-5, beans steady, wheat dn 1-2; Watch macro mkts $ZC_F #Farm
07:52:02 AM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

4th Qtr GDP grows at 2.8%, up from 1.8% in 3rd qtr, but falling short of expectations of 3.0%; 2011 GDP grows at 1.7% vs 3.0% in 2010 #farm
07:34:08 AM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Yes, My apologies to ND. Can't believe I typed that one wrong :-) Great time in Fargo. RT @LByall: @ArlanFF101 isn't it Fargo, nd? :)
07:14:41 AM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Commodity Weather Group; Two Argentine Rain Events Next Week, Another Late in 11-15 Day $ZC_F #Farm
06:44:32 AM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Italian bond sales go well so Euro rallies; US GDP expected to come in near 3% for 4th qtr; corn up 5, beans, wht dn 1 $ZC_F #farm
06:40:11 AM Jan 27 from TweetDeck

Brazil Gets Rain - Finally $ZS_F #farm http://t.co/2moFFCAQ
02:25:52 PM Jan 26 from TweetDeck

Outside markets fading, providing a drag on grains now; corn up 5, beans up 13, wht up 10 $ZC_F $ZS_F
10:13:41 AM Jan 26 from TweetDeck

Favors stronger US soybean exports RT @BrazilianGrain: Brazlian #Real very Strong and keep going #BMFBOVESPA rise on inlflow money!
10:12:35 AM Jan 26 from TweetDeck

March soybeans would test top of converging triangle at $12.34. More consolidation may be needed before breakout $ZS_F #farm
10:12:13 AM Jan 26 from TweetDeck

That wud set up bullish head & shoulders RT @JV_Straits: everyone chompin at bit 2 sell $6 in Dec if they get it, it goes to 6.50 at least
10:03:49 AM Jan 26 from TweetDeck

Psychological resistance for Mar corn at $6.50, but more significant at $6.66; Don't expect an easy ride with this rally $ZC_F #farm
10:00:57 AM Jan 26 from TweetDeck

Livestock Call By John Otte
Cash cattle trade may develop around midday, sagging cutouts weigh on cash hogs.

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