Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 18, 2024
May corn closed at $4.26 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $11.34 and 1/4, down 15 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $338.00, down 70 centsMay soybean oil closed at [Read More…]
Cattle futures up heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of the week’s direct business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $.05 higher at $175.37 [Read More…]
Arkansas’ Rice planting pace is well ahead of normal, but could lead to challenges later
An Arkansas rice extension educator says planting season got started early and has yet to slow down. Jarrod Hardke says some farmers in the state were almost finished planting rice in the first week of [Read More…]
Minnesota turkey grower having success deterring wild birds with lasers
A Minnesota turkey grower is using lasers to help protect his flock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Jake Vlaminck of Fahlun Farms says he was one of the first turkey growers in the state to [Read More…]
Slow and steady rain a welcome delay
A southwestern Wisconsin farmer is glad to see this week’s steady, light rain. Darin Von Ruden farms in the hilly driftless region near Westby, and he says topsoil moisture is adequate, but subsoil levels are [Read More…]
Senators continue to urge Biden administration to prioritize E-15
A member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says expanding the use of E-15 sends important signals to consumers and the energy industry. Sherrod Brown of Ohio is part of a bipartisan group of Senators [Read More…]
CHS announces intent to purchase eight Cargill grain facilities
CHS, Inc. has announced plans to purchase eight Cargill grain facilities in five states to optimize its supply chain. CHS says the deal will also improve market access and value for its owners. The facilities [Read More…]
Implementing on-farm research trials to improve your long-term profitability
An agronomist says even though the 2024 crop isn’t in the ground yet, it’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s crop. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says growers can establish on-farm research trials [Read More…]
Minnesota House Ag Committee puts finishing touches on omnibus bill
The chair of the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee says they are finalizing an omnibus bill that includes funding for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Program. “Keeping AGRI whole.” Democrat Samantha Vang [Read More…]
Agronomist urges farmers to have flexibility as challenges arise
An agronomist for AgroLiquid says some unusual weather patterns have created additional challenges for farmers heading into the growing season. Stephanie Zelinko tells Brownfield weed control is at the top of her list. “We may [Read More…]
Rep. Bost: Farm bill moving by Memorial Day
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee expects work on the next farm bill to pick up sooner rather than later. Congressman Mike Bost, of Illinois, tells Brownfield… “The Republican members had a meeting [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 17, 2024
May corn closed at $4.30 and 1/4, down 3/4 centMay soybeans closed at $11.49 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $338.70, up $3.40May soybean oil closed at 45.00, up 9 [Read More…]
Hog futures mixed at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were mostly lower, waiting for direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.40 lower at $175.32 and August lives closed $.15 lower at [Read More…]
Modest midweek gains for soybeans
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans also had some help from the higher move in meal, which continues to respond to the solid domestic crush demand. Still, export demand for [Read More…]
Year-Round E15 Act introduced in U.S. House
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House that would allow E15 to be sold during the 2024 summer driving season. Congressman Zach Nunn says the Year-Round E15 Act wouldn’t have been necessary if [Read More…]
Overcoming market barriers with Brazil
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai told the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday the Biden administration is working with Brazil to overcome market access barriers for U.S. ethanol, including the 18% import tariff. “Our objective is [Read More…]
Port of Baltimore slowly reopening
The chief ag negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says shipping channels are slowly reopening at the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. Doug [Read More…]
Senate Finance Committee: ag needs real trade agenda
The leaders of the Senate Finance Committee told U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in a hearing Wednesday U.S. agriculture needs a real trade agenda. Ranking Member Mike Crapo from Idaho referenced a letter sent by [Read More…]
Bean’s water export bill on-hold in MO Senate
The chairman of Missouri’s Senate Agriculture Committee a bill he’s sponsoring that would require permits for any water exported out of Missouri has been laid over in the Senate. Jason Bean tells Brownfield Senate Bill [Read More…]
Ethanol production lowest since mid-January
U.S. ethanol production fell to a 12-week low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 983,000 barrels a day, down 73,000 on the week due to seasonal maintenance and 41,000 less than [Read More…]