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Dollar Slumps on Fed Easing Prospects
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.69% and posted a 2.5-month low. The dollar remains under pressure on expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates by -25 bp at Wednesday’s conclusion of the 2-day FOMC meeting. Also, increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end are bearish...
Dollar Weakness and Tighter Global Supplies Boost Crude Prices
October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.22 (+1.93%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) closed up +0.0282 (+1.40%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Tuesday and posted 1.5-week highs. Tuesday's slump in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2.5-month low is bullish for...
The Outlook for Hot US Temps Pushes Nat-Gas Prices Higher
October Nymex natural gas (NGV25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.067 (+1.97%). Oct nat-gas prices recovered from a 2-week low on Tuesday and rallied sharply on forecasts for late summer heat in the US that will boost nat-gas demand and limit the buildup of inventories ahead of the critical winter...
Protect Your Bottom Line While Dairy Production Rises
Protect Your Bottom Line While Dairy Production Rises
Daily Farm Report
CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Tuesday, September 16, 2025 USDA-SC Dept. Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Tuesday Cattle at SC Auctions on Monday: Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 400- 500 lbs 412.50-455.00, 500-600 lbs 370.00-395.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs...
Ohio farmers concerned late-season drought could impact yield potential
A pair of Ohio farmers are concerned late-season drought conditions could limit top-end yield potential. Central Ohio farmer Michael Vallery says a majority of the state remains abnormally dry. “The last good rain we got was July 28th,” he says. “My biggest concern is that may have cut some of...
Cotton Daily Spot Quotations
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Will Copper Reach $5 by the End of 2025?
After a wild tariff-inspired ride in 2025, copper prices reached two all-time peaks and fell towards the $4 support level. At over $4.70 per pound in September, the odds of another test above the $5 level are high.
Illinois ice cream start-up wins Midwest Dairy’s 2025 Accelerator program
The founder of southern Illinois-based RoseBud Ice Cream says winning Midwest Dairy’s 2025 Accelerator program is helping get dairy products into more hands. Sam Rose says the $20,000 grand prize comes at a time when the business is expanding nationally. “We’re using this prize to help us scale our production...
CME cash dairy prices mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, pressured somewhat by declining global prices. Dry whey unchanged at $0.6025. Blocks up $0.01 at $1.6275. Twelve sales were made from $1.6175 to $1.6275. Barrels unchanged at $1.6125. Butter down $0.05 at $1.77. Four sales were made at $1.77...
Rare quadruplet calves born on eastern North Dakota ranch
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.
McFeely: North Dakotans believe Trump's tariffs are negative for state, poll finds
agweek - Despite President Trump's high personal approval ratings in the state, his ag policy doesn't enjoy the same support.
General CRP signup ends Friday
agweek - FSA personnel urge farmers and ranchers to contact their county FSA offices if they're interested in CRP.
MN farmer addresses trade at House Ways and Means Committee
agweek - Tim Dufault says "farmers have shouldered the pain for a strategy that has seen only one minor tariff reduction and several tariff escalations."