February 26, 2013

AFB Rice Close: Futures Firm Slightly
Rice Comment
Rice futures firmed slightly after dropping over a dollar in the last two weeks. U.S. export sales and shipments continue at a good pace, but big world stocks, particularly in Thailand are hanging over the market. It appears that Iran may move to Thailand after making several purchases from the U.S.
| Long Grain Cash Bid for | Feb | 1438/cwt | to | - – - |
| NC | 1479/cwt | to | - – - |
| Chicago Futures: | March | up | 6 | at | 1548 |
| May | up | 5 1/2 | at | 1578 | |
| July | up | 4 1/2 | at | 1606 1/2 | |
| Sept | up | 4 1/2 | at | 1558 1/2 | |
| Nov | down | 8 | at | 1551 | |
| Today’s Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is | 0¢ | ||||
| medium grain rice is | 0¢ | ||||
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