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How Fences are Protecting Beehives from Elephants in Tanzania
How Fences are Protecting Beehives from Elephants in Tanzania
Cotton Fade Lower on Thursday
Cotton futures held the weakness into the Thursday close, as contracts were down 34 to 52 points on the day. Crude oil prices were back down $0.97 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.505 lower to $99.260. Following a federal trade court ruling that President Trump’s liberation day...
Hogs Slip Back Lower on Thursday
Lean hog futures saw front months down 12 to 32 cents on Thursday, with some deferred contracts higher. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $98.95 on Thursday afternoon, a 66 cent increase from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 47 cents...
Wheat Pops Higher as Spring Wheat Post Double Digit Gains
The wheat complex saw a stronger trade on Thursday, as the spring wheat market lead the charge. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 to 4 cents on the day. Kansas City HRW contracts saw 6 to 7 cent gains. Minneapolis spring wheat futures were 12 to 14 cents in green....
Soybeans Sneak Out Front Month Gains
Soybeans managed to see a late session surge by the bulls in the nearbys, up 3 to 4 cents. New crop contracts were fractionally mixed. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cents to $10.05. Soymeal futures were up $1 to $2.70/ton on the day, with Soy Oil...
Cattle Rallies Back on Thursday as Cash Strength Continues
Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.60 to $2.075. Cash trade showed sales at $221-223 in the South on Thursday, with business at $234-235 in the North. Thursday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales at $222-225.50 on 773 of the 1,546 head offered. Feeder cattle futures got a...
Corn Struggles on Thursday Despite Demand Strength
Corn futures saw losses of 2 to 4 cents across most contracts on Thursday, as futures pulled off early session lows. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 ½ cents at $4.21 1/4. USDA reported a couple private export sales of corn this morning, with...
USDA Announces Aid for Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfire, Drought
USDA Announces Aid for Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfire, Drought
Look Ahead: Severe Storms, Tropics, Dust And Heat Next Week | Weather.com
Look Ahead: Severe Storms, Tropics, Dust And Heat Next Week | Weather.com
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Heading South - Are You At Risk? | Weather.com
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Heading South - Are You At Risk? | Weather.com
Liquidity Is an Illusion—And The Fed Can’t Save You This Time
When the next market storm strikes, don't rely on the Fed—liquidity disappears more quickly than you anticipate, and there might be no rescuers this time.
Early concerns about soybean, corn diseases
A plant disease expert says whether crops emerged weeks ago or this week, farmers should watch for signs of infection. Dr. Damen Smith with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield producers should scout for soybean plants that emerged and then died and wilted. “If you’re starting to see a number...
Where Is the Best Rated Corn in the Country Right Now?
Where Is the Best Rated Corn in the Country Right Now?
Cut Costs and Protect Equipment With VFDs
Cut Costs and Protect Equipment With VFDs