Silver has been a market that everyone has been talking about. How is it possible for Gold to trade north of $3000 and Silver not to be at $40 or $50 by now? Rather than writing a fundamental article discussing “why” precious metals are doing what they are doing..

An irrigation specialist is hearing farmer concerns about nutrient management ahead of the growing season.  Mike Kilmer with Apple Irrigation says there’s a common theme among growers he works with. “The biggest concern that growers have right now is getting their nitrogen applied in a proper manner.” Speaking to Brownfield...

The USDA says the placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots fell sharply in February. 1.554 million cattle were placed onto feed in February, a drop of 18% on the year. That was despite the U.S. reopening the border to imports of live cattle from Mexico after a pause following the...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.21% and posted a 2-week high. The weakness in stocks Friday boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Hawkish comments Friday from New York Fed President Williams and Chicago Fed President Goolsbee were also positive for the dollar when they signaled their support...

CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Friday, March 21, 2025 USDA-SC Dept Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Friday Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs 350.00-415.00; 500-600 lbs 312.50-377.50. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs 350.00-407.50; 500-600 lbs...

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Friday closed up +0.21 (+0.31%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0026 (+0.12%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted modest gains on Friday. Crude prices had carryover support from Thursday when the US ramped up sanctions on Iranian crude exports, which could...

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ25 ) on Friday closed up +0.005 (+0.13%). April nat-gas prices Friday recovered from a 2-1/2 week low and posted slight gains on some pre-weekend short covering. Nat-gas prices Friday initially extended Thursday's losses on forecasts for above-normal weather in the US into early next month,...

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Snow Lake Resources stands to benefit from Trump’s executive order aimed at increasing domestic mineral production. But LIMT remains a speculative investment at best.

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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.