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CME milk futures, cash dairy higher Thursday
Milk futures were higher and cash dairy prices were steady to higher Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Class III milk recovered most of Wednesday’s losses. May Class III milk was up $0.40 at $18.18. June [Read More…]
More black cutworm moths found in Wisconsin
Photo: Black cutworm moths, Courtesy-Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Wisconsin ag officials say black cutworm moths have arrived in the state, and in big numbers. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer [Read More…]
Ohio soils need warm, dry weather for planting
Planting has started in pockets of Ohio based on soil conditions Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldrige tells Brownfield drier weather in the southern part of the state has helped farmers. “A lot of [Read More…]
Nestle Purina to expand Wisconsin pet food plant
A Wisconsin pet food manufacturer is expanding. Nestle Purina has announced a 195-million dollar project in Jefferson, Wisconsin, where Purina will increase production of wet pet food brands by nearly 50 percent, including Pro Plan, [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 25, 2024
May corn closed at $4.41, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $11.63 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $343.90, down $2.10May soybean oil closed at 44.82, up 16 [Read More…]
Wheat pushes higher again, soybeans bounce back from early losses
Soybeans were mixed. The market continues to monitor ongoing harvest in Brazil and Argentina’s harvest pace, which is expected to be quite large. The U.S. has been able to make more planting progress this week, [Read More…]
Planting more than halfway done in northern Iowa
An agronomist in northern Iowa says corn and soybean planting has surpassed the halfway point. Jed Norman is with LG Seeds. “I would say the majority of my area would be probably in that 60 [Read More…]
Favorable short-term weather outlook for Delta region
An atmospheric scientist says short-term weather outlooks show increased chances of precipitation across the Delta region. Matt Makens tells Brownfield it could also bring some severe storm systems. “We could get a system that douses [Read More…]
Naig recaps 2024 Iowa Legislative Session
Iowa’s 2024 legislative session has ended and state ag secretary Mike Naig says a number of agricultural priorities were supported. “A continued investment in sustained efforts around water quality and soil conservation. We had asked [Read More…]
Milk is safe to drink
The US Food and Drug Administration reported this week that viral fragments of the highly pathogenic avian influenza have been found in pasteurized milk. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the milk supply remains safe. AUDIO: [Read More…]
A very mild, unseasonably warm pattern ahead for the Heartland; seasonal showers for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the U.S. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern California and the Northwest. Meanwhile, [Read More…]
CME milk, cash dairy down again Wednesday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were lower again Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. May Class III milk was down $0.35 at $17.78. June was down $0.31 at $17.91. July was down $0.23 at $18.31. August was down [Read More…]
Cattle futures sharply lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower with boxed beef lower at midday, watching direct business unfold. June lives closed $1.90 lower at $175.25 and August lives closed $2.12 lower [Read More…]
Are farmers protected from PFAS?
A lawyer says the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent classification of two forever chemicals as hazardous substances could have a significant impact on the agricultural industry. Minneapolis-based Stoel Rives Environmental Partner Thomas Braun tells Brownfield farmers [Read More…]
Be mindful of the July corn futures “summer high”
A market analyst reminds farmers there could be marketing opportunities ahead for July corn futures. Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor at Total Farm Marketing, tells Brownfield fifteen of the past 24 years the “summer high” has [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 24, 2024
May corn closed at $4.37 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $11.66, down 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $346.00, up $1.80May soybean oil closed at 44.66, down 65 [Read More…]
Wheat gains more ground with soybeans, corn mixed
Soybeans were mixed. Soybeans are watching late harvest activity in Brazil and the slowly advancing harvest in Argentina. Brazil’s harvest is nearly wrapped up and while prices are moving higher, they still hold a competitive [Read More…]