MALAYSIA, June 14, 2004 -- Malaysia's crude palm oil (CPO) production rose 7.2 percent to 1.0 MMT in April 2004. Carry-over levels at the end of April also rose to 1.0 MMT. Palm oil exports rose to 950 TMT in April. The average local CPO price dropped from US$521/MT in April to US$483/MT in May.

INDIA, June 14, 2004 -- Post estimates May 2004 exports of rapeseed and peanut meal at 100,875 and 44,750 metric tons, respectively.

UNITED KINGDOM, June 14, 2004 -- The unexplained death of a cow in the UK has prompted authorities to investigate whether there are any possible risks for human health.

SPAIN, June 14, 2004 -- Wet and relatively cool weather conditions, prevalent throughout most of Peninsular Spain since late March, have substantially improved prospects for the winter grain crop. Harvesting has begun in southern areas and good yields are reported. Prices for grains are declining dramatically and a higher use of grain in feed formulas is expected in MY 2004/05.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION, June 14, 2004 -- Spring sowing is developing faster than last year and the forecast for the winter crop is better than it was last month. However, total production is still forecast at 73 million metric tons due to the possibility of bad weather in the Urals and Siberia. Changes to this year's trade estimates are minor based on recent data. Government support for this year's crop will be limited.

ARGENTINA, June 14, 2004 -- Argentine exports of wheat and corn for March 2004.

ARGENTINA, June 14, 2004 -- Argentine exports of oilseeds, meal and oil for March 2004.

MALAYSIA, June 14, 2004 -- For January, total exports of palm oil were 783.1 MMT.

MALAYSIA, June 14, 2004 -- For January, total exports of palm kernel oil were 43.8 MMT and for palm kernel meal, 124.9 MMT.

MALAYSIA, June 14, 2004 -- For January, total imports for soybean were 86.9 MMT and for soymeal, 71.1 MMT.