Under Secretary Lindberg highlights efforts to expand markets

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the agency has started the year leading some trade missions that could help expand market access for U.S. producers. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Luke Lindberg highlights the need for trade agreements. The post Under Secretary Lindberg highlights efforts to expand markets…Continue Reading

How to Close a Cereal Box The Right Way

How to Close a Cereal Box The Right Way

There’s a hack that has made its way around the internet showing how to properly close a cereal box. We thought we were doing it right all of these years. Oh, how we were wrong. After watching this video, you’ll probably never close a cereal box the same way… Continue reading…Continue Reading

Cattle futures lower ahead of Inventory report

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop and Friday’s Cattle Inventory report from the USDA.  February live cattle closed $1.32 lower at $235.50 and April live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $237.27.  March feeder cattle closed $.72 lower at $365.12 and April feeder cattle closed…Continue Reading

NCGA economist warns tight margins could persist for corn producers

An economist with the National Corn Growers Association says the corn market needs more demand to move prices higher. Gretchen Kuck tells Brownfield producers are searching for price support. “Couple weeks ago we had our 17 billion bushel market surprise,” she said. “Things are pretty tough out there. Currently working on a $4.10 season average…Continue Reading

USDA trade mission highlights new market opportunities in Malaysia

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the agency has started the year leading some trade missions that could help expand market access for U.S. producers. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield he recently returned from trade meetings in Malaysia. “Continued work on implementing the trade agreement that President Trump negotiated and signed…Continue Reading

Corn, wheat cling onto modest gains as soybeans finish mixed

Soybeans were mostly lower on spread trade and profit taking. Dry weather impacts in parts of Argentina are an ongoing concern, with rain expected to miss the drier areas, but the trade’s taking a wait and see attitude towards production. According to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, 47% of Argentina’s crop is rated good to…Continue Reading

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