Ag Trends and Outlook

Polish farmers in five provinces are demonstrating against the sale of Polish farmland to foreign corporations.

A survey conducted by Alltech of 26,000 feed mills worldwide indicates a 55% increase in aquaculture feed production in 2012 over 2011.

Iogen Corp. will focus on making ethanol from sugarcane waste after selling its industrial enzyme business.

The EU dropped a ban on U.S. meat imports to spark talks on a free trade pact that would include half the worldÕs economic output.

Decreased domestic consumption and increased U.S. imports are making the Canadian pork industry more dependent on exports.

BASF halts nutritionally enhanced U.S. feed corn projects and efforts for genetically modified potatoes in Europe.

BASF halts nutritionally enhanced U.S. feed corn projects and efforts for genetically modified potatoes in Europe.

As of February 4th Russia could ban some U.S. beef and pork products because of fears they contain ractopamine.

Panel concludes more private investment is needed to ensure food security and agricultural development.

Smaller, lesser known agricultural companies are showing strong returns in a tough market and showing promise for 2013.