Crop Year

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Definition of 'Crop Year'

The time period from one year's harvest to the next for an agricultural commodity. The crop year varies for each commodity. The crop year has an influence on the price of a commodity, since the quality of the harvest may differ from year to year, depending on weather conditions and other factors.
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Investopedia explains 'Crop Year'

Due to the timing of the harvests, crop years for most agricultural commodities do not coincide with the calendar year. For example, the crop year for wheat runs from July 1 to June 30, while that for soybeans runs from September 1 to August 31.

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    ... up, guess again. As it turns out, this year's crop in the US will be about
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  • Investing In The Crop Report

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    ... The USDA reported that the average yield-per-acre for this year's corn crop would
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  • Bullish News For Agriculture

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    ... 30% this year. Buying Some Ag As investors dumped risk over the last few weeks,
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    ... important number that the USDA issues on its monthly Crop Production reports is ... will
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    ... Corn Farmers around the world are celebrating a bumper crop year as corn prices
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  • Strategic Agriculture Stocks To Watch

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    ... up, guess again. As it turns out, this year's crop in the US will be about
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  • Ag Stocks Gaining Momentum In 2012

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    ... the highs. Keep in mind, crop reports and global growth concerns could derail
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    ... Examples of annuals are tomatoes, lettuce, peas and corn. Perennials provide a crop
    every year without having to replant depending on your climate zone. ...

  • Protect Yourself From Rising Food Prices

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    ... Last year, China was a net importer of corn for the first time in 14 ... Funds like the
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  • What the Heck Is Wrong With Fertilizer Stocks?

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    ... Despite the lack of fertilizer use this year, crop yields are actually up
    this season; corn yields are close to hitting peak levels. ...

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