Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. There’s widespread rain in the forecast for most of the region, delaying planting but boosting soil moisture. The USDA says 66% of U.S. soybeans are planted, compared to the five-year average of 53%, with 34% emerged, compared to 23% on average. The Philippines bought 145,000…… Continue Reading
Planting more than a week ahead of normal in Minnesota
Corn and soybean planting is running a week and-a-half fast than normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows corn at 92 percent planted, compared to the five-year average of 77 percent. Soybeans are 81 percent planted, 10 days ahead of the usual pace. Corn emergence, at 58 percent, is nearly a week…… Continue Reading
USDA to begin approving state SNAP waivers
More states continue to request permission to make changes to the SNAP program. U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says several states have already submitted waivers to USDA and the agency is beginning to approve them as pilot programs. “That will allow states to test restrictions, evaluate those outcomes and better inform public policy.” She says…… Continue Reading
Live cattle higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were higher, and feeders were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. June live cattle closed $.75 higher at $212.97 and August live cattle closed $1.17 higher at $207.92. August feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $297.47 and September feeder…… Continue Reading
73% of Nebraska’s corn planted, 62% soybean planting complete
A southwest Nebraska farmer says his corn and soybean crops are beating his expectations. Andy Jobman tells Brownfield he wrapped up planting recently and last night’s widespread rainfall will improve crop conditions. “From what I’ve seen so far from walking my fields, I think we’re going to have some really good stands our there.” The…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin corn planting heads into final stretch
Dry weather helped spur planting and emergence across Wisconsin last week. USDA says 73 percent of the state’s corn is now planted, with 23 percent emerged. Soybeans are 66 percent planted and 19 percent emerged. Oats are 83 percent planted and 48 percent emerged, with condition rated 84 percent good to excellent. Potatoes are 84…… Continue Reading
Kansas rains needed to wrap up winter wheat crop
A central Kansas farmer says his winter wheat crop will need timely rains to help get it across the finish line. Rick Schlender says the crop got off to a good start but has missed out on several storms recently. “We’re seeing loss of some tillers and we’re not as aggressive on tillers as…… Continue Reading
Iowa corn planting reaches 91%
Corn planting is nearly complete in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows 91 percent of intended acres are planted, 12 days faster than last year and four days ahead of the five-year average. Corn emergence, at 58 percent, is three days ahead of normal. Soybean planting reached 84 percent, compared to 58 percent…… Continue Reading
Milk futures and cash dairy lower to start the week
June Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange down 15 at $19.23. July 21 lower at $19.15. August down 16 cents at $19.17. September through November contracts 13 to 20 lower. Dry whey down $0.01 at $0.54 Blocks down $0.0325 at $1.8975 Barrels down $0.0250 at $1.8550 Butter unchanged at $2.3425 Nonfat dry…… Continue Reading
Milk sampling to begin in Wisconsin
Milk from Wisconsin dairy farms will be tested for the avian influenza virus soon as part of the national milk testing plan. Ag Secretary Randy Romanski says as part of the national milk testing strategy, mandatory milk samples will be collected. “We’re going to be working with partners where we’re going to get one sample…… Continue Reading
