Market News
Hogs futures supported by demand optimism
Brownfield Ag News15 minutes ago
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct business. June live cattle closed $.90 lower at $177.15 and August live cattle closed $.90 lower at $175.50. May feeder cattle closed $.87 higher at $246.05 and August feeders closed $.92...
Economist says beef cow slaughter data is crucial without July Inventory report
Brownfield Ag News15 minutes ago
A livestock economist says he continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says cattle producers have been reluctant to expand their herds, and he’s looking for any indication that is changing. “Now we can have a little bit of chance to look at...
Shipping Point Fruit Report - Inwood, WV
USDA21 minutes ago
INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 23-APR-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News...
3 Overlooked Stocks to Buy This Spring
Barchart23 minutes ago
With mid-cap stocks anticipated to make a comeback on accelerated earnings growth, here are three overlooked stocks that investors might consider this spring.
Stocks Finish Higher as Q1 Earnings Impress
Barchart23 minutes ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +1.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.51%. US stock indexes closed moderately higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrials climbing...
Food aid announcement welcomed by wheat group
Brownfield Ag News31 minutes ago
Wheat growers are welcoming last week’s one-billion dollar food aid announcement from the USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development. Peter Laudeman with U.S. Wheat Associates tells Brownfield this is good for wheat farmers and for folks overseas that need food assistance, and orders should be coming soon. “With...
IL fertilizer applicators feel “ahead of the game”
Brownfield Ag News31 minutes ago
The slow start to the planting season isn’t a concern for most fertilizer applicators. Kevin Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, tells Brownfield… “We had a tremendous fall season last year, so I think most retailers are still ahead of the game going into the season.” He...
Shipping Point Onion and Potato Recap Report - Washington, DC
USDA31 minutes ago
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Shipping Point Onion & Potato Report - Idaho Falls, ID
USDA33 minutes ago
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 23-APR-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News...
National Daily Cattle Beef Summary Report
USDA35 minutes ago
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Rare quadruplet calves born on eastern North Dakota ranch
Wed Feb 26, 2020
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
Wed Feb 26, 2020
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
Wed Feb 26, 2020
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
Wed Feb 26, 2020
agweek - Tim Dufault says "farmers have shouldered the pain for a strategy that has seen only one minor tariff reduction and several tariff escalations."