A western Indiana farmer says harvest has been a challenge. Kevin Cox says rain has slowed down progress, but they’ve almost wrapped up. “You always have those one or two outliers that are really disappointing, but for the most part we’ve got a really good crop,” he says. “We’ve probably got a top five crop…… Continue Reading
Shaboozey Bounces Back on the Charts, Ties Morgan Wallen’s Record
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is back at No. 1, after Morgan Wallen’s new song temporarily bumped it last week. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 4, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/2, up 2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.97 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $299.60, up $2.30Dec. soybean oil closed at 45.56, down 74 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.68 and 3/4, up 3/4 centDec. live cattle closed at $185.07, down 85 centsJan. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Soybean harvest is 96% complete
Soybean harvest is nearing completion in Ohio. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is 89 percent harvested for grain, 17 percent ahead of last year. Soybeans are 96 percent harvested, 6 percent ahead of last year. Winter wheat is rated 68 percent good to excellent, 95 percent planted, and 69…… Continue Reading
American Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain Makes Portion Change
While Chipotle has a strangle-hold on the fast-fresh Mexican food market, they have been dealing with a lot of complaints lately about their portion sizes. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soybeans end session with modest gains
Soybeans were modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. The cash basis is up with harvest nearly over and crush demand continues to be strong. The USDA says 94% of U.S. soybeans are harvested, compared to the five-year average of 85%. The trade is also monitoring planting weather in Argentina and Brazil. Forecasts generally look…… Continue Reading
Rain a welcome sight for Wisconsin wheat and fall tillage
The rain from late last week delayed some Wisconsin harvesting, but improved soil moisture and winter wheat conditions. USDA reporters say harvesting continued without interruption early in the week, but by Sunday, Wisconsin had from half an inch to more than three inches of rainfall, with scattered reports of snow. Eighty-two percent of the winter…… Continue Reading
Illinois harvest nearing finish
The USDA says harvest in Illinois is nearing completion. Ogle County farmer Norm Deets has been finished for nearly a month. “It is the best year that I have ever experienced when it comes to yields, weather, and harvest ability.” He says, “I finished my harvest around October 8th. Usually, I don’t even start picking…… Continue Reading
Michigan potato harvest is complete
Favorable weather is allowing harvest to continue to progress. The USDA says 82 percent of corn is harvested for grain, 20 percent ahead of last year. Soybeans are 95 percent harvested. Winter wheat planting is 96 percent complete, and 78 percent emerged. Sugarbeets are rated 55 percent good to excellent, with 70 percent harvested. Topsoil…… Continue Reading
91% of U.S. corn, 94% of soybeans harvested
The end is in sight for the 2024 U.S. corn and soybean harvests. Some areas have seen recent delays, but activity for both crops is well ahead of average due to dry weather for most of the harvest season and the soil moisture recharge is generally welcome. The USDA says that as of Sunday, 91%…… Continue Reading
