Vilsack: avian flu in hogs different than cattle

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the avian influenza confirmed in hogs on a backyard farm operation in Oregon at the end of October is a different variation from the H5N1 that’s been found in cattle. “It’s not even the same necessarily compared to what we see in the poultry circumstances,” says Vilsack. “We tested poultry…… Continue Reading

Fall a good time to look for weed resistance

Herbicide-resistant weeds could be making their presence known this fall. Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Mark Mongen says weed resistance can develop quickly or slowly depending on the weed species and other factors. “If conditions are good and you made timely herbicide applications and you still don’t get control, that could be a sign of…… Continue Reading

Army Corps to close Minneapolis locks on Upper Mississippi

A dry fall is resulting in the early closure of two locks along the Upper Mississippi River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday they are closing the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, and Lock and Dam 1 near Minneapolis to commercial and recreational vessels. Navigation will continue on the river south…… Continue Reading

Mixed end to the week for soybeans, corn

Soybeans were mostly modestly lower, pulling the most active months to slight weekly losses. Beans were up early but peeled back in cautious trade with bean oil moving down from its highs. With the U.S. harvest essentially over, all eyes are on planting and development conditions in Argentina and Brazil. The USDA’s updated supply, demand,…… Continue Reading

Policies like 45Z will likely make or break SAF market opportunities

Federal policy will likely make or break market opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel production. CoBank economist Jacqui Fatka says SAF could generate demand for domestic grains and oilseeds similar to the ethanol and renewable diesel markets. “But a lot of things have to come in line for this to be successful for the goals of…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 1, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.14 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.93 and 3/4, down 3/4 centDec. soybean meal closed at $295.30, down $4.20Dec. soybean oil closed at 46.30, up 116 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.68, down 2 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle closed at $185.92, down 37 centsJan. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading

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