Soy-Related Changes in USDA WASDE Report USDA somewhat surprised market analysts today by reducing the forecast for U.S. soybean production in 2019 by more than most expected to 3.845 billion bushels (104.64 MMT) from its June forecast of 4.15 billion bushels (112.95 MMT). This followed the decrease in the harvested area to 79.3 million acres from the previous estimate of 83.8 million acres based on the June crop plantings report. There could be another adjustment next month as a result of an ongoing survey of planted area in key soybean-producing states that had delayed planting because of wet weather. The average soybean yield forecast was also lowered by 1 bushel/acre to 48.5 bushels/acre (3.26 MT/hectare). The other significant change...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
Gloriosa is a genus of 12 species in the plant family Colchicaceae, and includes the formerly recognised genus Littonia. They are native in tropical and southern Africa to Asia, and naturalised in Australia and the Pacific as well as being widely cultivated.[3] The most common English names are...
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Like all marmots
An adult Vancouver Island marmot typically measures 65 to 70 centimetres (26 to 28 in) from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail.