Month: November 2021

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, cementing the lower weekly finish. Contracts were down on spillover from the broader market, which was concerned about new, emerging COVID strains. That pushed a lot of [Read More…]

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 26, 2021

Dec. corn closed at $5.86 and 3/4, up 7 centsJan. soybeans closed at $12.52 and 3/4, down 13 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $356.20, down $1.40Dec. soybean oil closed at 69.02, down 192 [Read More…]

Pesticide industry battling supply chain challenges, working to ensure 2022 availability

The CEO of CropLife America says while pesticide dealers are seeing higher than average prices and supply chain disruptions, they are doing their best to make sure product is available for the 2022 growing season. [Read More…]

Using genetics as a risk management tool

Cattle producers are raising some of the highest quality beef in the industry’s history – and it’s adding value to their product. “None of us are in business to break even every single year.” Kara [Read More…]

“It feels like Christmas!” Watch Andrew Garfield nerd out after getting greeting from ‘Cobra Kai’ cast

Netflix Andrew Garfield can be seen on Netflix in Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical film Tick…Tick…Boom!, and he can also now be seen absolutely losing his mind on NetflixGeeked’s social media. And it’s all thanks to a greeting from the cast [Read More…]

Why are coronavirus cases and hospitalizations on the rise in the US?

iStock/narvikk (NEW YORK) — With coronavirus infection rates back on the rise, many Americans are wondering why the U.S. is, once again, experiencing surge in cases and hospitalizations, despite widespread vaccinations. The U.S. is now [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 11/24/21

ABC (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Charlotte 106, Orlando 99 Phoenix 120, Cleveland 115 L.A. Lakers 124, Indiana 116 (OT) Brooklyn 123, Boston 104 Milwaukee 114, [Read More…]

‘They make me proud’: Biden meets with Coast Guard after virtual meeting with service members

Getty/MANDEL NGAN (Nantucket, MA) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden spent the first part of their holiday hosting a virtual meeting with service members from around the world to wish them a [Read More…]

Death of 14-year-old Florida boy ruled a homicide

iStock/tillsonburg (FLORIDA) — The death of a 14-year-old Florida boy whose body was found last week has been ruled a homicide by local police. Ryan Rogers of Palm Beach Gardens was found dead Nov. 16 [Read More…]

2 NYPD officers shot in Bronx ‘gun battle,’ authorities say

iStock/carlballou (NEW YORK) — Two New York City Police officers were shot but are expected to make a full recovery after a “gun battle” broke out in the Bronx on Wednesday evening. Police say the [Read More…]

COVID-19 live updates: Only 1 in 4 health workers fully vaccinated in this region

iStock/koto_feja (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.1 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 775,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins [Read More…]

Ahmaud Arbery’s mother speaks out after murder trial verdict: ‘I’m really, really thankful’

iStock/CatEyePerspective (NEW YORK) — Ahmaud Arbery’s mother said she is feeling especially thankful this Thanksgiving, after three men were found guilty of his murder. “Today is Thanksgiving and I’m really, really thankful. My family and [Read More…]

Food insecurity persists, forcing community organizers to act

iStock/Halfpoint (NEW YORK) — As families gather across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks, many are struggling to fill their kitchens with fresh food and groceries. The U.S. has made virtually no progress [Read More…]

Two proposals, two different solutions, no easy answer for cattle markets

Two legislative proposals with two very different solutions have the same goal of fixing the cattle market but a pair of cattle groups disagree which is the best fix. R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard says the [Read More…]

Compeer Financial What’s Happening with Farmland Values (Part 2)

The farmland market is in uncharted territory with record sales. Compeer Financial chief appraiser Mike Morris says with all the risk and opportunity, it’s important to work with a trusted advisor with expectations for continued [Read More…]

Digital tools at growers’ fingertips

Golden Harvest technical agronomy manager Bruce Battles tells Brownfield that in addition to Golden Harvest’s E-Luminate, the company has many useful digital tools that are easily accessible. “They’re actually more accessible than E-Luminate, right there [Read More…]

Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner but don’t let it linger on the table for too long. For all hot and cold foods– you can only safely keep them out up to two hours – after that, harmful [Read More…]

Cattle futures jump on cash, wholesale business