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 Corn Could Lead in December (full story) |
Across the Corn Belt, rain is halting late-season fieldwork, mainly east of the Mississippi River. In Michigan, 79% of the corn and 96% of the soybeans had been harvested by November 26. On that date, more than one-tenth of the corn was also still standing in Wisconsin (85% harvested) and... (full story) |
The Kansas Agriculture Department says it’s investigating the possible first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza this fall. The affected poultry was a backyard flock in Pottawatomie County. The Kansas Department of Agriculture says flocks should be monitored for any HPAI-related symptoms which include coughing, sneezing, other respiratory distress or... (full story) |
Mexico’s proposed ban on genetically modified corn is sending mixed signals to organic grain markets. Ryan Koory with Argus Media says for a more pessimistic situation, take $7 organic corn in the U.S. “If you wind up with a situation where you have $6.50 non-GMO to ship to Mexico, well... (full story) |
SA_LS855Oct 06 San Angelo, TX Fri Dec 01, 2023 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Week Ending Friday, December 01, 2023 Weekly Trends: Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs steady to 3.00 higher, others mostly steady, instances 10.00 lower on lambs over... (full story) |
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Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, still closing mixed for the week. Planting in Brazil is past 75% and Argentina is nearing the halfway point, with near-term improvements in weather in much of South America. Forecasts have the potential for more rain in central Brazil into mid-month, but... (full story) |
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by the week’s struggling cash business and fund liquidation. Feeders had additional pressure from the firm move in corn. December live cattle were down $1.60 at $169.27, and February was $2.70 lower at $169.12. January feeders were $5.52 lower... (full story) |
The lack of precipitation this fall has taken a toll on southeast Missouri cow/calf producer Charlie Besher. “We had to sell off 80 cows this year just because of the hay,” he says. We were going to have enough for them, and the price for hay is pretty expensive. It... (full story) |
U.S. soybean crush is expanding and the director of marketing with AGP says renewable diesel demand is driving the growth. Reggie Kock tells Brownfield it’s an exciting time to be in the soy crush space. “As far as demand goes, I think we’re supposed to increase in the industry from... (full story) |
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NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Fri, Dec 01, 2023 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE CHOICE SELECT Index 600-900# 600-900# Values => $274.81 $246.17 ... (full story) |
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NW_LS443 St Joseph, MO Fri Dec 1, 2023 USDA Market News WEEKLY LAMB PELTS PRICE REPORT, FOB Major Production Points Estimated Credit Returned to Producers Per Piece Price for Week Ending: 12/1/2023 Pelt activity this week compared to last report: Not enough market participants to... (full story) |
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The National Corn Growers Association is extending their corn yield contest deadline to allow for more farmers to finish harvesting. Michigan Corn Executive Director Jim Zook tells Brownfield his state made the request as harvest is still about three weeks behind average. “This harvest has definitely been one of those... (full story) |
The USDA has announced it will extend its trial program, allowing six pork processing facilities to operate at increased line speeds. Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood says the trial has provided valuable insight to the pork industry. “That’s shown increased line speeds don’t degrade workforce safety,” he says. A third-party team... (full story) |
Dec. corn closed at $4.64 and 1/2, up 2 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $13.25, down 17 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $425.30, down $16.90Dec. soybean oil closed at 51.38, down 91 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.77, up 6 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $169.27,... (full story) |
IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 01-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 01-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. ... (full story) |
REPORTING OFFICE: WASHINGTON DEC 01 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: THU NOV 30 2023 ... (full story) |
REPORTING OFFICE: WASHINGTON DEC 01 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: THU NOV 30 2023 ... (full story) |
 The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.23%. On Friday, the dollar relinquished early gains and posted moderate losses on weak U.S. economic news and dovish Fed-speak. The Nov U.S. ISM manufacturing index contracted more than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Losses in the dollar accelerated... (full story) |
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Corn for ethanol use and the domestic soybean crush were both strong during October. The USDA says 461.479 million bushels of corn were used for fuel alcohol production during October, an increase of 7% on the month and 3% on the year as producers took advantage of lower corn prices,... (full story) |
Milk futures were mostly higher and the cash dairy markets were steady to higher except for block cheese on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. December Class III milk was up $0.02 at $16.12. January was up $0.12 at $16.31. February was up $0.12 at $16.70. March was up $0.09 at $17.42. ... (full story) |
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 01-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
REPORTING OFFICE: MIAMI DEC 01 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: THU NOV 30 2023 *MODE IS TRUCK... (full story) |
On this week’s episode of the Outdoor Adventures hunting podcast from Brownfield Ag News, we’re joined by legendary whitetail hunter Dan Infalt from Wisconsin. Dan shares his knowledge, tactics, stories and passion for the outdoors on The Hunting Beast, an online hunting forum for passionate hunters looking for information on... (full story) |
 January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) on Friday closed down -1.57 (-2.07%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) closed down -0.0547 (-2.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday gave up an early advance and sold off, with crude falling to a 1-week low. Crude prices were under pressure on negative... (full story) |