Published: Jul 28, 2012

The chief executive of Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD), the world's largest pork producer, is calling for the U.S. government to waive its mandate requiring the blending of ethanol into the nation's gasoline supply as a worsening drought batters the nation's

Published: Jul 28, 2012

The House Republican whip said Friday the chamber will clear a drought-relief measure before Congress adjourns next week for an August recess.

Published: Jul 28, 2012

U.S. corn futures are higher on disappointing rainfall totals and worries about the impact of this summer's extreme drought on the crop.

Published: Jul 28, 2012

U.S. grain and soybean futures rose Friday, trimming some of their losses from earlier this week, as traders shifted their focus back to the searing drought in the U.S. heartland.

Published: Jul 28, 2012

A new report on food needs in Zimbabwe says that nearly one in five rural people in the country – an estimated 1.6 million people – are likely to need food assistance during the peak of the coming ‘hunger season’.

Published: Jul 28, 2012

According to the latest information received from states, rice has been sown in 191.06 lakh hectare, as compared to 144.59 lakh hectare last week. The normal cropped area for rice at his time of the year is about 199.77 lakh hectare.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

Smithfield Foods Inc. took the unusual step of importing corn from Brazil to feed the company’s hogs, according to news reports.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are poised to reverse their lower pattern from yesterday, starting higher Wdnesday.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

The Peace River region of British Columbia will be able to put forage land to better use thanks to an investment from the Harper Government.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

One of Australia’s largest food producers, SunRice, has announced a strong financial result for the 12 months ending 30 April 2012.

Published: Jul 25, 2012

Continuing deterioration of the U.S. corn and soybean crops was evident in the latest Crop Progress data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the week ended July 22. Spring wheat crop conditions declined modestly as well.

Published: Jul 25, 2012

Much of the recent attention in commodity markets, at least in the popular press, has focused on the US corn crop and the potential impact of drought conditions on production and prices.

Published: Jul 25, 2012

With the ongoing chaos regarding compliance with Licensing & Registration under the Food Safety & Standards Regulations, 2011, persisting even though the deadline of Aug 5, 2012, being round the corner, TFMA has asked for a three-year extension to the sam

Published: Jul 25, 2012

The decline in corn and soybean conditions continues, showing the drought of 2012 seemingly has no intentions of loosening its grip on this year's crops.

Published: Jul 25, 2012

Weather experts and crop specialists will be criss-crossing the nation's corn and soybean country this week to see just how much damage Mother Nature's inflicted on this year's crop and what the prognosis is moving forward.

Published: Jul 24, 2012

Brazil plans to provide $96m loan facility to improve small-scale and rural farming in Ghana, in order to boost food production in the country, according to Brazilian Ambassador to Ghana, Irene Vida Gala.

Published: Jul 20, 2012

While the U.S. corn crop withers under hot, dry drought conditions, the U.S. 2012 rice crop is faring far better.

Published: Jul 20, 2012

Federal ethanol production mandates have increased and destabilized prices for corn, wheat and soybeans, according to a new economic study on the impact of corn ethanol production on food and commodity prices.

Published: Jul 20, 2012

Worsening drought conditions prompted the US Department of Agriculture to designate 39 additional counties as primary natural disaster areas, the agency announced July 18.

Published: Jul 20, 2012

The CME Group corn and soybean markets are poised to extend gains, following hitting all-time high record prices overnight Thursday.