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Think twice before anhydrous applications

A nutrient management specialist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers should think twice before applying anhydrous this fall. John Lory says the soils are dry and temperatures aren’t cool enough in Missouri. “Our soils cool off later and then, they don’t stay as... Read More.

APHIS confirms first detection of H5N1 in swine

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the first detection of H5N1 in swine in the United States. The National Pork Producers Council confirms there are no food safety concerns following detection of the virus. H5N1 was found on a backyard... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 30, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.11 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.76 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $301.60, down 20 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 43.81, up 101 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.73 and... Read More.

Cattle futures move lower at midweek

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle waiting for the week’s direct cattle business.  December live cattle closed $1.52 lower at $186.42 and February live cattle closed $1.57 lower at $187.05. November feeder cattle closed $1.10 lower at $245.50 and January feeder... Read More.

Solid midweek gains for soybeans, soybean oil

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. China and unknown destinations both bought 132,000 tons of 2024/25 U.S. soybeans and bean oil was up on the strength in crude and palm oils. The trade continues to monitor planting weather in South America, with... Read More.

Broiler numbers down on week, up on year

Broiler numbers declined from last week while remaining ahead of the 2023 pace. The USDA says 241.409 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, 563,000 less than the previous week, but still 4% more than a year ago, with the average hatchability at 79.9%.... Read More.

Domestic ethanol supply tightens

The U.S. ethanol supply dipped to a near one-year low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says domestic stocks hit their lowest level since early December 2023 at 21.771 million barrels, a decrease of 452,000 on the week. That is an increase of... Read More.

Using ultrasound for chute-side diagnostics

Using ultrasound isn’t a new concept in the cattle industry But, Dr. Brad White, a veterinarian and director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University, says using it to calculate lung score is — because respiratory diseases don’t always affect the entire... Read More.

Food for Opportunity launched by USDA at World Food Prize

A new USDA program will promote the use of non-traditional commodities in food assistance programs. Under Secretary Alexis Taylor says Food for Opportunity aims to help food insecure countries. “Through Food for Opportunity, USDA will not only expand the commodity list available to current... Read More.

Southeast Indiana harvest nearing completion

A southeast Indiana farmer says harvest is wrapping up. Tim Gauck says once they got started, they had very few delays.  “Like almost everyone I’ve talked to in Indiana, the soybeans were drier than we would have liked, but now we’re running corn and it’s dry... Read More.

A vision for a food and water secure world

A leader with a Nebraska-based institute says they have a vision for a food and water secure world. Peter McCornick, executive director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska, says it’s critical to improve water management in ag... Read More.
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