Market Report for November 5, 2009Read the latest news on commodity market conditions that affect your business.
Beef, Veal and Lamb NewsBeef production last week rose .7% and was 4% larger than the previous year.
>>MoreCanned TomatoThe 2009 harvest has culminated with output estimated to be 12% larger than the prior year and a record.
>>MoreDairy NewsThe October milk-feed price ratio was the highest since March 2008 suggesting improving profitability for milk farmers.
>>MoreOil & Grains NewsThe harvests remain behind, biofuel production is increasing and more speculative money is entering into commodities.
>>MorePork NewsPork output last week declined 1.4% and was 3.5% less than a year ago.
>>MorePoultry NewsThe broiler-feed price ratio for October was the lowest for any month since September of last year suggesting waning profitability for chicken producers.
>>MoreProcessed Fruits & Vegetable NewsThe markets remain fairly stable.
>>MoreProduce NewsIceberg lettuce supplies remained relatively limited last week as shipments declined 6.5% and were well below year ago levels.
>>MoreSeafood NewsFor the most part, the shrimp markets continue to trade at relatively engaging levels for buyers.
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