Think twice before anhydrous applications

A nutrient management specialist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers should think twice before applying anhydrous this fall. John Lory says the soils are dry and temperatures aren’t cool enough in Missouri. “Our soils cool off later and then, they don’t stay as cold over the winter and that has implications for how well…… Continue Reading

Agronomist urges caution reading soil tests

An agronomist says the dry field conditions might influence soil test results. Dan Ritter with Dairyland Seed in Indiana tells Brownfield it will be important to test soil for nutrients so farmers know what fields need and where they can save money, but don’t be surprised if the test results don’t seem right. “One caution…… Continue Reading

Cattle futures move lower at midweek

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle waiting for the week’s direct cattle business.  December live cattle closed $1.52 lower at $186.42 and February live cattle closed $1.57 lower at $187.05. November feeder cattle closed $1.10 lower at $245.50 and January feeder cattle closed $2.05 lower at $241.97. There was a light to…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 30, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.11 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.76 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $301.60, down 20 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 43.81, up 101 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.73 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $186.42,…… Continue Reading

Solid midweek gains for soybeans, soybean oil

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. China and unknown destinations both bought 132,000 tons of 2024/25 U.S. soybeans and bean oil was up on the strength in crude and palm oils. The trade continues to monitor planting weather in South America, with a mostly drier near-term pattern for Argentina against better rain chances…… Continue Reading

Using ultrasound for chute-side diagnostics

Using ultrasound isn’t a new concept in the cattle industry But, Dr. Brad White, a veterinarian and director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University, says using it to calculate lung score is — because respiratory diseases don’t always affect the entire lung. “Many people have done studies looking at how we scan…… Continue Reading

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