Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. It was a dry August in much of the region, leading to some concerns about yield. Still, a lot of Friday’s gains were end of the month, pre-holiday short covering as the trade is expecting a record yield, for now. Parts of the Midwest and Plains…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 30, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.78, up 6 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.82, up 8 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $311.60, up $5.00Sep. soybean oil closed at 43.14, down 3 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.32 and 3/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $178.60, up 70 centsSep. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Low Mississippi River levels again
A hydrologist with the National Weather Service in western Kentucky says water levels on the lower Mississippi River are low again as the new crop marketing year begins. Mary Lamm tells Brownfield it’s not unusual for this time of the year and she’s not too concerned yet. “It’s the third year in a row that…… Continue Reading
Delayed harvest in eastern South Dakota
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says he’s expecting a later-than-usual harvest for corn and soybeans this fall. Dave Ellens says it will likely be the end of September before soybean harvest begins, due to planting season delays and late-season rains, but it should be a better-than-expected soybean crop. “There’s a lot of four-bean pods…… Continue Reading
Police Officer Arrested For What He Did At His Own House
Discover the shocking case of Deputy DiBiase in Tampa — learn about the consequences of violating public trust. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Police: Man Stole a Car From Country Concert, Killed 10-Year-Old
He’d reportedly been drinking since 1PM that day. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Things You’d See in a 1980s Garage
From scandalous bikini calendars to your dad’s AMC Gremlin, ’80s garages were a treasure trove of adventure, good fun, and sometimes downright danger. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Is Capri Sun Dropping the Iconic Pouches?
Capri Sun rumored to release bottles instead of pouches, targeting adult consumers with new 12-ounce options in flavors like Strawberry Kiwi and Fruit Punch. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
“Bean Binoculars” website offers farmers national insight
A North Carolina State University Extension soybean specialist says a new website allows farmers to keep up to date with emerging soybean issues as they happen. Rachel Vann says the “Bean Binoculars” map serves as an early warning network for agronomic issues. “With each issue you’ll get a description of the issue, some high-quality photos,…… Continue Reading
California investigating possible H5N1 cases
California officials are testing dairy cows from three farms for possible avian influenza infections. The state’s Department of Food and Agriculture says samples from the three sites have been submitted to the state’s animal health and food safety lab for verification of the H5N1 virus. All three farms are in California’s central valley. If the…… Continue Reading
