US agricultural policy and food aid

Agribusiness has influenced U.S. foreign assistance policy dating back to President Kennedy’s Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This powerful farm lobby, coupled with antiquated U.S. foreign assistance policies, particularly those regarding food aid, has resulted in inefficient food delivery and wasteful spending. The shortsighted and outdated nature of food aid policies creates dependence on American agricultural commodities abroad while intensifying economic problems at home.

Alternative Investments News - Chicago agricultural commodities rebound

Chicago wheat and soy bean prices rebounded on Wednesday while corn dropped slightly.

The most active corn contract for March delivery lost 0.75 cents, or 0.11 percent, to close at $ 6.955 per bushel. March wheat gained 3.5 cents, or 0.48 percent, to settle at $ 7.355 per bushel. March soy beans rose 2.25 cents, or 0.16 percent, to close at $ 14.23 per bushel.

London Commodity Markets - Experts predicting increasing commodity prices for 2013

As much as things change, they stay the same. The agricultural industry has been dealing with price volatility for centuries, but even with modern financial market tools in play, wide fluctuations can still take place at a moment's notice. Markets suddenly gyrate to find a new equilibrium after either an external shock or a new supply-and-demand dynamic has rippled through the industry.

London Commodity Markets takes a closer look at China

Although the geographical size of China is perhaps not that difficult for North Americans to appreciate, their population is another matter. As China has become the second-largest economy in the world, it is without question transformed into an enormous force in the world’s commodity markets; so much so, in fact, that the recent commodity supercycle is now generally seen as a byproduct of China’s emergence.

London Commodity Markets | Gold and Silver Prices Outlook for October 2012

Precious metals prices resumed their upward trend mainly during the first couple of weeks of the September in anticipation of many bullion traders for another intervention of the FOMC. This bet paid off because on September 13th the FOMC announced it will commence QE3 with no time limit.

London Commodity Markets | Corn Soars As USDA Reports Crop Devastation

U.S. corn and wheat stockpiles shrank far more this summer than grain markets thought, the government reported Friday, and corn prices soared on prospects that heavy demand and drought-decimated crops will keep markets tight.

Agricultural Commodities

There are various types of agricultural commodities such as; milk, meat, grains, and fruits and various applications for each of them. Many underpin the economies of both developed and developing countries and revenues from exports of agricultural commodities such as rice or soy beans are a major source of revenue for the governments of those countries. As well as providing a living for millions of families who depend on farming and growing these commodities.

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