Lost Crops
Monday, June 30, 2008
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The latest U.S. government crop report shows that recent Midwest flooding did not impact as many acres as originally thought. Still, as NBR Chicago bureau chief Diane Eastabrook reports, some analysts think there could be a greater impact from lost crops.
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U.S. Corn Planting Statistics
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2008 |
2007 |
Change |
Est. |
87.3 mil acres |
93.6 mil acres |
- 6.7% |
85.6 mil acres |
Source:USDA |
Related NBR Stories & Links
- 06-20-09: The Impact of the Midwest Flooding on the Economy
- 06-13-08: Corn Prices Continue to Pop as Flood Waters Rise
- 03-19-08: Investors Abandon Gold, Grain & Oil
- 02-04-08: Grain Prices Show Growth Thanks to the Weak Dollar
External Links/Articles*
- Bower Trading Inc.
Bower Trading is a full-service commodities trading firm. The company's president, James Bower, is interviewed in Diane Eastabrook's report. - Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)
The CBOT is a leading exchange for futures and options on futures. The CBOT website lists the latest prices for futures on corn, soybeans, wheat, ethanol, and more. - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa is one of the states impacted by the flooding in Spring of 2008. The state's department of agriculture website currently includes links to information about the 2008 flood. - Newedge USA
Newedge USA is the brokerage firm formerly known as Fimat USA. The company's grain analyst, Dan Cekander, is interviewed in Diane Eastabrook's report. - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
This links to the "Agency Reports" section of the USDA website. Currently, links to various sections of the crop report released on June 30th, is at the top of the list of released reports.
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