Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 15, 2023
Mar. corn closed at $6.76 and 1/4, down 6 centsMar. soybeans closed at $15.25 and 3/4, down 11 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $491.10, down $9.90Mar. soybean oil closed at 61.24, up 84 [Read More…]
Eminent domain and support for H2Ohio among policy priorities for Ohio Farm Bureau
Ohio Farm Bureau members are discussing policy priorities with state senators and representatives as the Ohio General Assembly continue. Van Wert County Farm Bureau Vice President Ryan Mohr participated in his first Ag Day at [Read More…]
Soybeans, bean meal extend losses
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, along with the session’s gains in the dollar and losses in crude oil. There’s light to moderate rain in the forecast for parts of Argentina this week [Read More…]
Ethanol stocks shoot higher
U.S. ethanol stocks spiked to a near one year high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says stocks surged 922,000 barrels to 25.339 million barrels, the largest supply since early April 2022, but that [Read More…]
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance focuses on top needs
Top recommendations for the next farm bill were highlighted by Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members during this week’s listening session. California Fresh Fruit Association president Ian LeMay told members of the U.S. House Ag [Read More…]
Iowa farmer says grain prices could use a boost
Southwest Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson says he expects another year of volatility in the grain markets. “A lot of us have pretty expensive inputs that we’ve purchased through the last three months,” he said, “and [Read More…]
Maintaining market access for US ag goods is a priority for USTR
The Chief Ag Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s office says it’s important that the U.S. can maintain its current market access for ag goods through previously negotiated trade agreements. Earlier this week Mexico’s president [Read More…]
Consistent weed control for this growing season
Every growing season farmers fight for clean fields. But broadleaf weeds and grasses are a challenge year-after-year. In this Managing for Profit, Elizabeth Brand with Bayer CropScience talks about TriVolt, a powerful new tool available [Read More…]
U.S. Grains Council making progress in India
The U.S. Grains Council is making headway in India. USGC Chair Josh Miller, who farms in central Indiana, says the country is a priority because of its huge population and growing middle class. “There’s going [Read More…]
Dairy farmer seeks program adjustments in next farm bill
A California producer says the dairy risk management tools put in the 2018 Farm Bill were a step in the right direction. But, Tony Lopes told a House Ag Committee listening session Tuesday some adjustments [Read More…]
Wilson Centennial Farms honored by MSU
The head of the 2023 Michigan State University Dairy Farm of the Year says growth and diversification have helped his family’s centennial farm stay viable. Fifth-generation farmer Brent Wilson tells Brownfield he remembers attending MSU [Read More…]
SD Senate Ag Committee considers another foreign ag land ownership bill
South Dakota agriculture groups say requiring the governor’s approval for foreign ag land purchases could have unintended consequences. Senate Bill 185 would create a 5-person board called the South Dakota Committee on Foreign Investment to [Read More…]
Cattle futures lower ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct cash business to develop. April lives closed $.42 lower at $164.67 and June lives closed $.20 lower at $160.22. March feeders [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 14, 2023
Mar. corn closed at $6.82 and 1/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $15.37 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $501.00, down $3.00Mar. soybean oil closed at 60.40, [Read More…]
Soybeans, meal give back gains with corn, wheat mixed
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. Beans followed the lead of bean meal, which was down after its recent round of contract highs. Domestic soybean meal demand is strong and crush [Read More…]
Producer sentiment on farm operating loans in 2023
More than 20 percent of farmers surveyed expect to have a larger farm operating loan this year compared to 2022, according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert is the director of the Purdue [Read More…]
Freedom of the press
Commentary. Bullies come in all shapes, sizes and ethnicities. They come from all different vocations, religions and education levels. They come from urban and rural areas. You find them on county boards, school boards, in [Read More…]
Deputy Under Secretary Ahmad says Biden admin supports E15
A USDA official says expanded access to E15 can help drive down energy prices. Farah Ahmad is the Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development. “This administration is really focused on trying to keep as much [Read More…]
NCGA caught off guard by Mexico’s GMO corn decree
An executive with the National Corn Growers Association says they were caught off guard by Mexico’s latest announcement regarding restrictions on genetically modified corn imports. NCGA Vice President of Communications and Industry Relations Neil Caskey [Read More…]
Minnesota researchers discover breakthrough African swine fever surrogate virus
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered a surrogate virus to African swine fever that can be used to safely develop mitigation strategies. Associate professor Declan Schroeder says because ASF is a highly contagious [Read More…]