The 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way is an ag and food business management student at the University of Minnesota. Rachel Visser of Hutchinson was crowned Wednesday night on the eve of the Minnesota State Fair. “I’m involved on a small family farm near Litchfield, Minnesota where they milk about 30 jersey cows. I…… Continue Reading
Conditions favorable in northern Ohio, dry further south
A north-central Ohio farmer says challenges have been minimal during the growing season. Steve Reinhard raises soybeans, corn, wheat, malting barley, and hay near Bucyrus, and also serves as chairman of the United Soybean Board. “Things that got planted early in April look really good right now. Corn is in full dent and is actually…… Continue Reading
USB chair discusses soy export outlook
The chair of the United Soybean Board says he’s optimistic about the future of U.S. soy exports. Steve Reinhard says market expansion has been a focus of the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s Soy Connext summit in San Francisco, California this week. “I think we’re going to see an increase in purchases,” he said. “I know…… Continue Reading
Buyer’s market for used farm machinery
It’s a buyer’s market for used farm machinery. Jon Tofte with I-35 Auctions in north Iowa says farmers are reluctant to purchase because of high interest rates and low commodity prices. “These kinds of things do cause some pause on the market, but for those folks who are ready to go out and buy something…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 22, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.71 and 1/2, down 4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.41 and 1/4, down 21 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $306.40, down $6.10Sep. soybean oil closed at 40.44, down 56 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.11, down 8 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $175.90, up $1.27Sep. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Another down day for soybeans, corn on crop expectations
Soybeans were sharply lower on speculative and technical selling. Most forecasts have warmer, drier weather to start September, but stress could be limited by generally good soil moisture levels. At this point, the trade is dialing in a record crop and while pod counts from a major tour this week haven’t met expectations in some…… Continue Reading
Rains benefit forage harvest
A regional agronomist says rains during the growing season have been ideal for forage production. AgroLiquid’s John Leif covers the northeastern U.S. and Ontario. “Those Midsummer rains were able to get a nice second cutting,” he says. “And for those that are into their third cutting, a lot of good third cutting is going on…… Continue Reading
25 KFC Locations Across America Just Abruptly Closed Their Doors
A number of KFC locations closed without warning. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
July poultry production up on year
Poultry production during July was above last year’s level. The USDA says 4.562 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome in July 2024, 8% more than July 2023, pushed higher by a 9% gain in chicken production to 4.119 billion pounds, which canceled out a modestly lower move in turkey to 433.538 million. The monthly…… Continue Reading
USDA Under Secretary says trade expansion a priority for U.S. agriculture
Advancing and expanding U.S. agricultural trade remains a priority for USDA. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield that includes diversifying what’s being exported. “Making sure that if we produce it that we’re able to export it and that there are markets for those products all over the world and…… Continue Reading
