An Ohio State Extension specialist says soybean cyst nematode remains the most economically damaging disease in North America.  Horacio Lopez-Nicora tells Brownfield there is still a lot to learn about the disease. “It can cause significant yield reduction with absolutely no visible symptoms,” he says. He says soil testing is...

Cash dairy prices closed on the Chicago Mercantile Trade in light trade Thursday with only necessary purchasing taking place. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.74. Blocks unchanged at $1.86. Barrels unchanged at $1.74. Butter down $0.0050 at $2.5750. One sale was made at that price. Nonfat dry milk down $0.01...

These dividend stocks offer impressive yields exceeding 6%, have sustainable payouts, and are focused on consistently rewarding their shareholders.

The UK aviation industry is tackling its 2% contribution to global CO₂ emissions by adopting the UN’s CORSIA program to cap emissions at 2019 levels and integrating it with its domestic Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS). CORSIA uses carbon offsets and sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) to reduce emissions, aligning with the UK’s Jet Zero strategy to achieve net-zero aviation by 2050. Challenges include ensuring quality carbon credits, avoiding double regulation, and balancing costs for airlines. With a focus on SAF production and innovation, the UK aims to lead global aviation decarbonization while maintaining affordability and compliance.

Despite having rallied from its 2024 lows, Xpeng Motors shares are in the red in 2024.

NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Dec 26, 2024 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Estimated U.S. Fryer Slaughter/Fryer Availability Comparison (Thur) Million head Million head Avg Week ending Slaughtered Available* ...

NW_PY021 Des Moines, IA Thu. Dec 26, 2024 USDA Market News TURKEY: Weekly Turkeys Slaughtered in Federally Inspected Plants (Thur) Week ending 21-Dec-2024 (Preliminary) (Released 12:00 Central Time) ---------Young turkeys---------- Old Total...

NW_PY002 Des Moines, IA Thu. Dec 26, 2024 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Young Chickens Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) Week ending 21-Dec-24 (Preliminary) ...

NW_PY017 Des Moines, IA Thu. Dec 26, 2024 USDA Market News MISC. POULTRY: Weekly Poultry Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) (Preliminary) (Released 12:00 PM Central Time) Week ending 21-Dec-2024 Young Light Heavy ...

Cotton futures are steady to 4 points higher so far on Thursday. The outside markets are mixed factors, with the US dollar index down 38 points and crude oil $0.19/barrel higher. The Seam reported 441 bales of online sales on December 24 at an average price of 58.80 cents/lb. ICE...

Live cattle futures are posting $1.70 to $2.30 gains across the front months on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to begin this week, with bids of $190 reported so far. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed no sale on the 1,036 head listed, with bids...

Lean hog futures are trading mixed so far on Thursday, with contracts up 12 cents to 35 cents lower at midday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $79.10 on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $84.35 on December 19, up 14 cents...

agweek - HILLSBORO, N.D. — A Traill County cow beat 1-in-11.2 million odds this week when she gave birth to four live calves on an east-central North Dakota ranch.

agweek - Despite President Trump's high personal approval ratings in the state, his ag policy doesn't enjoy the same support.

agweek - FSA personnel urge farmers and ranchers to contact their county FSA offices if they're interested in CRP.