Agro Commodities & Agricultural Produts

Electric mouse trap; safe to use around pets and childrenUnit deactivates if top door is accidentally openedHumane 10-second-killing design meets International Humane Kill standards4 AA batteries (not included) for exterminating about 50 miceUnique tunnel design prevents mouse escape and decreases risk of shock to humans Product DescriptionThe Victor Electronic Mouse Trap humanely and swiftly delivers a high-voltage electric charge to the rodent, killing it in seconds. No sticky messes, snapped fingers or poisons. Never touch a dead or squirming mouse again. Green indicator light blinks for 24 hours to signal that a mouse has been caught. Just open the lid and dispose of the dead mouse. Safe to use around pets and children. Humane kill: meets International Humane Kill standards. Quick kill: mouse dies within 10 seconds. For added safety, unit deactivates if top door is accidentally opened. Unique tunnel prevents mouse escape and decreases risk of shock to humans. Uses 4 AA…. Click here to Read More

Wheat Futures Advance After Drop to 15-Week Low Attracts Buyers Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) — Wheat advanced for the first time in five days in Chicago, rebounding from a 15-week low on speculation that lower prices may have attracted buyers. Read more on Bloomberg Go with the grain: Try bulgur and quinoa Colleen Tomasso runs up to 45 miles a week training for the Buffalo Marathon, in between teaching spinning and strength-training classes. All of that comes after her full-time job as a Fisher-Price copywriter. So when it’s time to reach for lunch, Tomasso, 25, makes whole grains a standard. Read more on The Buffalo News Vale Buys Bunge Fertilizer Unit for $3.8 Billion The agribusiness company said that selling its phosphate business would allow it to expand its sugar operations. Read more on New York…. Click here to Read More

Hand bypass pruners with hardened nut and bolt and replaceable cutting bladeAnvil blade with deep sap groove to prevent sticking; shock absorbers reduce wrist fatigueForged-metal alloy handles with molded-plastic coating for comfort; Swiss, hardened cutting bladeIncludes adjustment key and plastic storage package8-1/2 inches long; 8.5 ounces; lifetime limited warranty Product DescriptionOriginal Felco design; unchanged for over sixty years. Solid-forged metal alloy handles are complemented by a Swiss precision made hardened cutting blade (replaceable) and an anvil blade with a sap groove. A hardened bolt and nut assure exact adjustment of both the cutting and anvil blades. A rubber cushion and shock absorber provide smooth working and soft closing of this pruner. Length 8.5″.Amazon.com ReviewThese classic Felco pruners set the standard by which all others are judged. The choice of landscape professionals, nursery workers, and savvy gardeners around the globe; this exceptionally…. Click here to Read More

Christie to keep agriculture secretary TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie says he supports keeping Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher in that post. Read more on Asbury Park Press Agriculture department cuts plan Proposed budget cuts of nearly £10m have been outlined by the Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew. Read more on BBC News Oklahoma Agriculture The state Department of Agriculture reported the following closing prices Tuesday: Read more on Tulsa…. Click here to Read More

Okay i understand the commodities were traded primarily as an interaction between a producer and a supplier. But these days, it seems hard to believe that only Old McDonald is involved in corn, wheat, soy, and all those futures. So how do other individuals, primarily financial institutues, profit (or lose) from the commodity markets when all they’re trading is something not very…. Click here to Read More

GRAPHIC: Get to know your grains As popularity of whole grains continues to increase, getting educated about whole grains is important. A whole grain is most commonly found milled into flour and used to make breads, cereals, pasta, crackers and other grain-based foods. Its health benefits include, but are not limited to, reduced constipation, fewer hemorrhoids, lower risk of diverticular disease, lower cholesterol levels … Read more on Columbia Missourian Wheat Falls on Signs of Increasing Competition Among Exporters Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — Wheat futures fell for a third day on speculation that importers including Egypt may seek cheaper supplies from the nations around the Black Sea, damping demand for shipments from the U.S., the world’s biggest exporter. Read more on Bloomberg Intervention fund of Russia purchased over 1.3 mln tonnes of 3-grade wheat On January 26, 2010, the National commodity exchange (Russia) provided the regular exchange auction within the…. Click here to Read More

GRAPHIC: Get to know your grains As popularity of whole grains continues to increase, getting educated about whole grains is important. A whole grain is most commonly found milled into flour and used to make breads, cereals, pasta, crackers and other grain-based foods. Its health benefits include, but are not limited to, reduced constipation, fewer hemorrhoids, lower risk of diverticular disease, lower cholesterol levels … Read more on Columbia Missourian Wheat Falls on Signs of Increasing Competition Among Exporters Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — Wheat futures fell for a third day on speculation that importers including Egypt may seek cheaper supplies from the nations around the Black Sea, damping demand for shipments from the U.S., the world’s biggest exporter. Read more on Bloomberg Intervention fund of Russia purchased over 1.3 mln tonnes of 3-grade wheat On January 26, 2010, the National commodity exchange (Russia) provided the regular exchange auction within the…. Click here to Read More

Agriculture futures mixed, livestock prices fall CHICAGO (AP) — Agriculture futures were mixed Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery dipped 0.25 cent to $4.9825 a bushel March corn added 3 cents to $3.6775 a bushel and oats for March delivery edged up 0.25 cents to $2.3325 a bushel. March soybeans fell 11 cents to $9.405 a bushel. Meanwhile, beef and pork futures fell on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. February live … Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences job fair is Feb. 3 The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University will host its third annual spring Ag Career Day Feb. 3. Read more on The Ames Tribune Agriculture futures rise, livestock prices drop Agriculture futures were mostly higher in early trading Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery added 4.5 cents to $5.03 a bushel; March corn climbed 3.75 cents to $3.685 a bushel; March oats were…. Click here to Read More

Will not scratch your car’s paint or leave scuff marksThe Sno Brum head is made of high grade durable foam and cross linked polyethyleneAlso good for clearing snow from hot tub coversTelescoping handle extends from 27-inches to 46-inches for plenty of reachFoam head measures 17-inches x 6-Inches Product DescriptionThe SNO BRUM offers consumers a way to quickly sweep snow off a vehicle and away from the user. Perfect for sport utility vehicles and minivans where reaching the across the width of the windshield with a typical snow brush is often challenging. With the SNO BRUM, drivers can easily push even heavy, wet snow off the roof, hood and trunk without scratching the paint or harming the finish of any vehicle. The durable molded polyethylene foam head has been lab-tested for non-abrasiveness, freeze resistance and center load stress and durability and has achieved the highest ratings in all tests. The oversized head (6′ x 17″) is the largest snow remover available. The…. Click here to Read More