Growmark Awards 39 Scholarships to Students From Corn Belt States

The regional cooperative invests more than $41,000 annually in its scholarship program. Thirty-nine college students from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin will

Top aluminium conference to draw 600 delegates

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Demand for US wheat drives shipping rebound at the Port of Duluth-Superior

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Industrial metals (copper, aluminium, nickel, etc.) daily review (September 09,

Industrial metals future prices ended higher on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses along with rising stock markets as investors grew less worried about European banks. - Fresh clashes erupted on

China Commodities Slide, Illegal Funds Probe Blamed

Chinese commodity futures prices fell about 2 percent on Thursday as traders scrambled to identify the cause of the widespread sell-off. "We are investigating why there is a sharp decrease. There is market

Barry Callebaut To Supply Cocoa Products To Kraft Foods - Update

Barry Callebaut AG, a Zurich-based manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, said Thursday it signed a long-term global master product agreement with food company Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT). The parties

Iron ore price negotiations - Japanese steel mills and Rio agree for 13pct cut

It is reported that major Japanese steelmakers have agreed with resources giant Rio Tinto to import iron ore in the October-December period at a price some 13% lower than the previous quarter. Reuter

China's father of hybrid rice says yield per mu can be lifted to one tonne

BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese agricultural scientist Yuan Longping has pledged to raise hybrid rice's yield per mu (0.0667 hectares) by 1,000 kilograms within ten years. Yuan, who developed the

China Power Cuts May Trim Steel, Aluminum Supply

Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Power cuts in China, the biggest energy consumer, may trim steel supply by 9.6 percent for the rest of the year, adding to reduction from the closures of obsolete plants, according

Asia Markets: Asian copper shares to catch up with metal's rally

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Copper prices trade near their highest level in more than four months and, while Asia's copper shares have yet to pace that rally, some analysts are betting they will soon.

Asian copper shares to catch up with metal's rally

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Copper prices trade near their highest level in more than four months and, while Asia's copper shares have yet to pace that rally, some analysts are betting they will soon.

EMCORE Corporation Receives Platinum Supplier Award From Northrop Grumman Corporation;

EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, announced today that the Company has received

Achilles Heel for High Gold Prices

[at TheStreet.com] - Global gold demand trends point to a divergence between investment and jewelry demand that could drive gold prices off their current highs.

Gold Prices Flirt With New Highs

NEW YORK (TheStreet ) -- Gold prices were mixed Wednesday as investors wavered between gold and stocks amid persistent European sovereign debt fears and a weaker U.S. dollar. Gold for December delivery

New super rice coming to boost output, combat hunger

The country's plan of developing new super rice is expected to be completed in 2012 with output per mu exceeding 900 kilograms, Yuan Longping, known as father of hybrid rice, said Wednesday in Beijing.ã??ã??If

China Power Cuts to Trim Steel, Aluminum Output, Drive Prices

Power cuts in China, the biggest energy consumer, may trim steel and aluminum production, driving up prices and benefiting Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. and Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. Steel supply for the

PRECIOUS-Gold ticks down in thin trade, hovers below $1,260

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Gold Daily Technical Outlook

While gold's rally is still in progress, it continues to lose upside moment as seen in 4 hours MACD. We'll continue to stay neutral with Gold staying below 1266.5. On the downside break of 1233.6 support will be the first signal that whole rebound from 1155.6 is finished. Further break of 1211.7 support will confirm this case and target another low below 1155.6. However, decisive break of 1266.5 will confirm up trend resumption and should target 1300 psychological level next.

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook

No change in crude oil's outlook as consolidation fro 70.76 continues. Another recovery cannot be ruled out but still, upside is expected to be limited by 61.8% retracement of 82.97 to 70.76 at 78.31 and bring resumption of fall from 82.97. Sustained trading below 70.76/71.09 support zone will confirm our bearish view that whole rebound from 64.23 is finished at 82.97 already and target another low below 64.23.

Gold prices on the bounce

Handout picture of D. H. Pai Panandiker, President of RPG Foundation. Credit: Reuters/Handout Wed Sep 8, 2010 6:04pm IST (D. H. Pai Panandiker is President of RPG Foundation. The views expressed in this

UBS lifts gold f'casts on haven buying

A salesman displays gold chains at a jewellery showroom in Hyderabad April 27, 2009. Credit: Reuters/Krishnendu Halder/Files The Swiss bank, a closely watched commentator on gold, also lifted its three-month

Fundamental Oil Report (2010-09-09)

Crude trades close to $75 per barrel after the API showed an unexpected drop in US inventories, thereby suggesting that demand may be improving; whereas Portugal and Poland announce success in bond sales and thereby reflecting investors’ confidence.

EIA Lowers Price and Demand Forecasts for Oil

Commodities changed little in European session but the overall tone remains firm as strong equity markets and weakness in USD supported prices. WTI crude oil grinded higher but continued hovering around 75, inventory report and China’s trade data tomorrow are potential catalysts in the near-term.

Oil pares gains on China commods probe talk

Oil pared gains on Thursday to stay below $75 as Chinese commodity futures tumbled in a widespread sell-off. Market participants said the slide in China was linked to a government investigation of speculative funds in the Shanghai rubber market, which precipitated a decline across the board from zinc to soyoil to cotton.

Technical Oil (2010-09-09)

Technical analysis for crude oil with major support and resistance levels and recommendations for 09-09-2010

Gold off lows on bargain hunting; hovers below $1,260

Gold rebounded from lows on Thursday as bargain hunters resurfaced after prices struggled to revisit a lifetime high set in June, although firmer equities were likely to cap gains. Asian stocks edged up to track a small rally on Wall Street, while the euro gained after successful European bond auct...

Crude Rebounds in Concert with Stocks. Gold Slips as European Concerns Ease

The market appeared to have priced in negative news from the US for now as Wall Street surprisingly strengthened although the Fed's Beige Book said there were 'widespread signs of deceleration' from mid-July to end-August. Market sentiment was also boosted as bond auctions in Portugal and Poland were well-received. This alleviated renewed fears of defaults in peripheral European bonds. .

Gold slightly up in volatile Asian trade

Gold remained highly volatile in Asian trade Thursday amid strong stocks while reports of drops in Chinese commodity futures fails to influence the prices. Spot gold was seen trading at $1,256.71 an ounce by afternoon Singapore time while Gold futures for December delivery was at $1254.24 an ounce on the Comex in New York.

Now, dental jewellery makes waves in India

Jewellers and dentists in India are learning some lessons from their counterparts in US and Europe to increase their sales now.

Coffee - Daily Technical Forecast

Coffee closed higher on Wednesday as it extends this year's rally. The high-range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are bullish signalling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term.

Natural Gas - Daily Technical Forecast

Natural Gas closed lower on Wednesday but remains above the 10-day moving average crossing. The low-range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are turning bullish hinting that a short-covering rebound is possible near-term. .

Crude Oil - Daily Technical Forecast

Crude Oil closed higher on Wednesday above the 10-day moving average crossing. The high-range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI remain bullish signalling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term.

Silver - Daily Technical Forecast

Silver closed higher on Wednesday as it extents some of the rally off June's low. The mid-range close sets the stage for a steady opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signalling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term.

Gold- Daily Technical Forecast

Gold closed lower on Wednesday but still ramains above the 87% retracement level of the June-July decline crossing. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought, diverging but are neutral to bullish signalling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term.

KNOC won t lift bid for Dana Petroleum

[at MarketWatch] - Korea National Oil Corp. on Thursday refused to increase its 1,800 pence-a-share bid for Dana Petroleum, saying it believes the offer incorporates full and fair value for the firm s assets.

Crude Rebounds in Concert with Stocks. Gold Slips as European Concerns Ease

Crude oil gained for the first time in 3 days despite downgrades in price forecasts by the US Energy Department and consensus of crude stock-build last week. Gold pulled back after climbing to 1264.7, $1.6 below all-time high, as increase in risk appetite drove investors to higher-yield investments.

Gold, Equity Index Form a Triple Top, What's Next?

I am going to step out on a limb in this report and cover what I think to be an intermediate top in the precious metals sector. Everyone I speak with and from the hundreds of emails I get I would say the vast majority are bullish on gold and silver. That being said, I feel we are 3-8 days away from a pop and drop in the price of gold.

Gold Technical Precious Metals (2010-09-09)

Technical analysis for precious metals with major support and resistance levels and recommendations for 09-09-2009

Kronos hikes prices on titanium dioxide products

[AP] - Kronos Worldwide Inc., which makes coloring for plastics, paper, food and cosmetics, said Wednesday that it is raising prices for all titanium dioxide products sold in North America.

Summary Box: Consumers see coffee price jolt

[AP] - JUMPING JAVA: Coffee prices hit a 13-year high amid speculative trading, although trading volume was light, which can exaggerate price swings.

Cocoa price falls at Ivory Coast forecast

[at Financial Times] - Cocoa prices tumbled to a one-year low as traders sold the commodity used in chocolate production on forecasts of a strong crop in Ivory Coast, the top producer that accounts for 40 per cent of output.

Cocoa price falls at Ivory Coast forecast

Traders sold on forecasts of a strong crop in Ivory Coast, which accounts for 40 per cent of global output

Brien Lundin: Gold Revival

Brien Lundin: Gold Revival - The Gold Report (9/8/10) - What do politics have to do with precious metals? A lot, according to Brien Lundin, who writes Gold Newsletter. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Brien reveals how the November elections will be pivotal to gold and why President Obama's policies could provide a big boost for the yellow metal.

ND regulators endorse natural gas plant expansion

[AP] - Hess Corp. was granted permission Wednesday to begin a $500 million expansion of its natural gas processing plant in northwestern North Dakota.

Today in Commodities: Happy New Year

Earnings roundup: Smithfield, Jackson Hewitt

[AP] - Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, Sept. 8, from the AP Financial Desk: Top stories: NEW YORK -- Smithfield Foods Inc. said Wednesday higher selling prices for pork and improvement in hog market prices helped it return to a profit in its fiscal first quarter.

Lear Capital: Is Silver Set to Soar?

It looks like the sun is about to shine on silver.  Chatter about the yellow metal's silver sister has definitely stepped over the last few weeks as many believe spot silver is about to skyrocket.   One prediction is for $25 an ounce by the end of 2010.  That prediction is made by Dav.

Gold Settles $1.80 lower ($1257.50)

Today's gold session traded a fairly quiet $10.10 range. Today as expected the Bank of Canada raised their key Interest rates a quarter point to 1.00%. Despite higher energy prices and a weak U.S Dollar The Gold market could not maintain its early gains. December (Globex) Gold traded as high as $1264.70 before a mid to late session sell-off. .

NYMEX-Crude rebounds on weaker dollar, strong equities

Grains prices mostly fall, livestock prices rise