Cattle futures lower, waiting on direct business
Brownfield Ag News6 minutes ago
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by the drop in boxed beef, waiting for direct business to develop. June lives closed $1.15 lower at $176.47 and August lives closed $1.30 lower at $174.22. August feeders closed $2.02 lower at $252.40 and September feeders closed $2.05...
California gets moisture, needs warmth
Brownfield Ag News6 minutes ago
An atmospheric scientist says the state that leads the country in fruit and vegetable production has recovered from drought but has a different threat to this year’s crops. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield California needs warm weather and the accompanying heading degree units so the crops will...
Iowa farmer concerned about nitrogen loss
Brownfield Ag News6 minutes ago
A central Iowa farmer is concerned about the combination of a mild winter and wet spring. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City. “We had a very warm February and got started kind of early, and (because of) how wet we’ve been, we might have some nitrogen loss...
Shootin' the Bull about warning signs
Swift Trading Company7 minutes ago
Nearly half the year is over with and the triangulation of prices continues. This is expected to continue as packers appear reluctant to increase slaughter that would reduce their margins. More companies are sending out warnings for the 3rd quarter, as aspects of lower earnings and slowing business is foreseen.
Beef Carcass Price Equivalent Index Value
USDA34 minutes ago
NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Wed, May 08, 2024 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE CHOICE SELECT Index 600-900# 600-900# Values => $282.95 $274.10 ...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2024
Brownfield Ag News38 minutes ago
Jul. corn closed at $4.58 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $12.27 and 3/4, down 18 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $378.50, down $4.70Jul. soybean oil closed at 43.79, down 71 pointsJul. wheat closed at $6.34, down 8 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed...
Buy the Dip: 3 Nasdaq-100 Stocks to Scoop Up This May
Barchart41 minutes ago
As the market rides out some volatility, here are three underperforming Nasdaq-100 stocks investors might consider buying on the dip this May.
National Daily Cow and Boneless Beef Summary
USDA42 minutes ago
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National Daily Hog Pork Summary Report
USDA43 minutes ago
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National Daily Feeder and Stocker Summary Report PM
USDA47 minutes ago
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It is Melanoma Awareness Month
Brownfield Ag News54 minutes ago
Commentary. It is springtime in the Midwest and farmers are farming to beat the band. Many farmers and farm families will spend long days in tractor cabs and in the direct sun getting the crop in the ground. When it is finally time for a break, it will more than...