Soybeans, corn, wheat end session, week with losses

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week decline. The trade continues to monitor development weather in Argentina and harvest activity in Brazil, which is near the halfway point. Production expectations for both of those nations have been trimmed due to weather issues, but unless there’s…… Continue Reading

All-milk prices up in January 

USDA’s agricultural prices report for January shows some improvement for dairy farmers.    The index for January, at 119.9, is up 3.5 percent from the previous month and 20 percent from January a year ago. The January all milk price of $24.10 per cwt is 80 cents higher than December and $4.00 higher than January…… Continue Reading

Dairy operator pleased with Plenish soybeans

A young, Wisconsin dairyman says Plenish soybeans from Pioneer are causing him to alter his operation. Evan Schrauth from Cloven View Holsteins in Fond du Lac County says 2024 was his first experience feeding the high oleic soybeans. “We’ve loved it.”  He says, “We saw an increase in milk along with components and we really…… Continue Reading

Record ag imports push trade deficit to new levels

The USDA has again raised the agriculture trade deficit for 2025 to a record $49 billion as Americans continue to import more products. Ag imports are expected to increase by more than $13 billion above last year’s record, up $4 billion from November. Horticultural products make up the largest segment of that import growth, especially…… Continue Reading

January USDA price indices up on month

The USDA’s indices of prices received and paid moved higher in January. The index of prices received was up 2.1% from December on gains in cattle, milk, broilers, and market eggs, which canceled out losses in broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, and tomatoes. The dairy index for January 2025 was up 3.5% from December and 20% from…… Continue Reading

Concerns over NOAA & NWS cuts

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says staffing cuts at the National Weather Service could have an impact on forecasting capabilities. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “When you consume weather in the United States, probably 95 to 98% of the data that you’re getting is coming from NOAA and the National Weather Service.”  He…… Continue Reading

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