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Cattle futures up at midweek

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, waiting on the week’s direct business.  October live cattle closed $.62 higher at $176.95, and December live cattle closed $.80 higher at $177.22.  October feeder cattle closed $2.10 higher at $237.50 and November...

Analyst expects yield changes in Sept. USDA report

Updated yield forecasts for new crop corn and soybeans are expected in the September USDA report and the chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says “big crops are definitely looking to be the story this year.” Pre-report yield estimates for corn are between 182...

Soybeans, corn, wheat up ahead of USDA update

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade expects the USDA to raise its yield guess slightly in Thursday’s supply, demand, and production report. That estimate change further once harvest starts, but for now, analysts expect a record crop. The USDA’s...

Spotted lanternfly spreads to Wayne County

New spotted lanternfly infestations have been found in Southeast Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says an extensive survey across 20 counties has found additional populations of the pest in Monroe, Wayne, and Oakland counties. It was also the first time...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 11, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.04 and 3/4, up 1/2 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.00 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $316.00, up $2.70Oct. soybean oil closed at 39.78, down 51 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.79 and 1/4, up 5...

Favorable early harvest weather outlook

Weather conditions look favorable for many farmers over the next two weeks. Dan Collins is a meteorologist with the Climate Prediction Center and says the Midwest should experience warm and generally dry conditions into the latter half of September. “Out 5, 6 days and...

The health benefits of cranberries

When you think of fall harvest, you probably think of corn, soybeans, and possibly pumpkins. But did you know it’s also the time of year when those delicious holiday cranberries are harvested? Grant Holley, Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association executive director, says cranberries are a...

American Farmland Trust / ADM Re:generations incentive program deadline Friday

Midwest farmers focused on harvest should also have their cover crop plans in place.    Kris Reynolds, Midwest regional director with American Farmland Trust, says numerous programs are available to assist those using cover crops. “I’ve been working in conservation and agriculture for 23 plus...

Time running out to comment on Federal Milk Marketing Order proposal

A Wisconsin Farm Bureau official says dairy farmers need to submit comments about USDA’s proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders now. Tyler Wenzlaff says, “This is the one opportunity for making comments at USDA to make those changes and hope for a...

Harvest to begin any day for central Iowa farmer

A central Iowa farmer says he’s counting down the days to get started on harvest. Corey Goodhue raises soybeans, corn, and hay near Carlisle. “It’s been a pretty wild growing season with the weather,” he said. “It’s been up and down, and then you...

Upper Midwest cool stretch possible

A climatologist says there’s a chance for a cool down later this month in parts of the Upper Midwest. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “This isn’t necessarily a really, really deep cold signal, but if this were to verify we would...

Broiler hatchery down on week, up on year

Broiler hatchery numbers continue to trend above year ago levels. The USDA says 244.016 million broiler-type eggs were placed into incubators last week, a drop of 3.452 million on the week, but still up 5% on the year, as producers try to meet demand...
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