Some farmers and farm groups are concerned proposed tariffs would devastate agriculture and rural communities. On a call with reporters Wednesday, Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish said this is an opportune time to discuss the impact of former President Trump’s campaign promise to impose tariffs if he is elected. “This is timely because we…… Continue Reading
Danica Patrick Won’t Stay Silent Any Longer
Patrick says she used to avoid sharing opinions as an athlete. Not any longer. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
A choppy sugarbeet harvest in NW Minnesota
A famer in northwest Minnesota says the warmer than usual temperatures have made sugarbeet harvest progress choppier than usual. “Every time it gets too warm, we’re shutting down for afternoons or three-day stretches.” Kevin Capistran from Polk County says beet harvest is nearing the finish line, but there are still a few days left. “We’re…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures fall at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business. Feeders were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn. December live cattle closed $.07 higher at $186.60 and February lives closed $.42 lower at $186.97. November feeder cattle closed $.97 lower at $245.50 and January feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 16, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.04 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.80, down 11 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $313.70, up $1.90Dec. soybean oil closed at 41.68, down 77 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.85, up 5 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle closed at $186.60, up 7 centsNov. feeder cattle closed at…… Continue Reading
MO District Court issues county ruling for Grain Belt Express
Attorney Brent Haden, from mid-Missouri, says he’s disappointed about a recent ruling on Grain Belt Express electric transmission lines. Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday the Chariton County Commission cannot block the construction of project’s transmission lines by refusing to cross county roads. The county can, however, set rules for how the…… Continue Reading
Corn and wheat move higher while soybeans continue slide
Soybeans started the day with higher prices but fell off early on and ended lower for the fifth consecutive day. The market continues to be under the pressure of expectations that this soybean crop is going to be very large and improved weather in South America for planting. Harvest progress in the U.S. made a…… Continue Reading
U.S. ethanol price outlook
A fuel economist says he’s optimistic about the outlook for ethanol prices despite high expectations for this year’s U.S. corn harvest. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, says, “Ethanol prices have been rather low. It looks like the growing season was fairly friendly when it comes to corn. That unfortunately could undermine…… Continue Reading
Poor timing of low Mississippi River levels
An ag transportation expert says water level issues along the Mississippi River are occurring at a bad time. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says, “At a time of the year when we want our transportation system to be operating at full throttle, one of our key links in the supply chain…… Continue Reading
Agronomist discusses extremely fast harvest pace
An extension agronomist says the pace of the 2024 harvest is one of the quickest she’s ever experienced. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says farmers haven’t had to deal with any challenging weather conditions. “I’m not sure I can remember (a harvest) where we had so many sequential days in a row without any…… Continue Reading
