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Cattle futures mostly higher Thursday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were steady to higher and feeders were up, watching the direct markets. Contracts were able to shrug off the session’s cash and wholesale bearishness, along with last week’s marketing year low for beef export sales. August live cattle held at $182.25 and October was up $.30 at $183.50. August…
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U.S. and Canadian combine and 4-wheel-drive sales trends diverge in June
U.S. and Canadian combine and 4-wheel-drive sales trends diverge in June RealAgriculture
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Yield Optimizer seed selection tool
Farmers now have another resource for selecting seed. AcreShield CEO Billy Rose says Yield Optimizer is the first independent seed selector program offering objective performance data. “We’re kind of the Consumer Reports, if you ever read the magazine back in the day, but for seed variety testing.” He tells Brownfield Yield Optimizer evaluates more than…
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Milk Prices Have Been Better Than Expected: Will It Last?
Milk Prices Have Been Better Than Expected: Will It Last? Dairy Herd Management
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Tractor Supply backs away from climate change and diversity initiatives
Tractor Supply backs away from climate change and diversity initiatives WJRT
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A TikTok ban could hurt farm groups’ efforts to reach Gen Z
Meat and dairy industries have poured millions of dollars into promotional campaigns to reach younger audiences. https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/tiktok-ban-could-hurt-farm-groups-efforts-to-reach-gen-z/721114/
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Ag equipment sales down across the board in June
Ag equipment sales down across the board in June Successful Farming
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Beef, soybean meal export sales at marketing year lows
Export sales for a pair of key commodities hit marketing year lows during the week ending July 4th. The USDA says beef exports were down sharply on the week as several leading buyers did make purchases, but also made small reductions in those purchases. Soybean meal’s marketing year low followed a handful of outright cancelations.…
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U.S. Senate committee increases 2025 ag budget
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has unanimously passed a budget for 2025 that increases investments in agricultural research and conservation while fully funding the Women, Infant, and Children program. Chair Patty Murry says the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies bill is a lifeline for families. “This bill provides essential new resources to ensure…
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Ukraine Says It Seized Vessel That Had Ferried ‘Looted’ Grain
Ukraine Says It Seized Vessel That Had Ferried ‘Looted’ Grain BNN Bloomberg
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Grain futures higher ahead of WASDE tomorrow
Grain futures higher ahead of WASDE tomorrow | Thursday, July 11, 2024 Successful Farming
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The rise of autonomous machines in farming
The rise of autonomous machines in farming Farms.com
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Some Ag Damage Reported from Hurricane Beryl
Some Ag Damage Reported from Hurricane Beryl Farm Policy News
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Effective Runoff Management for Open Lots, Outdoor Manure Storages During Wet Weather
AMES, Iowa – Many areas of Iowa have experienced higher than average precipitation events with a string of continued wet weather. This abnormally wet weather pattern has caused drainage and flooding issues in the states. During wet weather patterns, farmers must be vigilant in monitoring storage levels of runoff holding ponds and out-of-barn manure. Runoff occurs…
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More corn in the ground is not helping already deflated crop prices
More corn in the ground is not helping already deflated crop prices Agweek
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La Niña is coming – Here’s how it could change the weather
La Niña is coming. Here’s how it could change the weather. The Washington Post
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Extreme heat kills seven as temperatures climb in Washington region
Extreme heat kills seven as temperatures climb in Washington region The Washington Post
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AgWest Farm Credit Awards $327,500 in Scholarships to 131 Students
SPOKANE, Wash. — AgWest Farm Credit, a leading financial institution serving the agricultural industry, is proud to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship program. This year, 131 students across AgWest’s seven-state service territory have been awarded a total of $327,500 in scholarships. “We are committed to investing in the future of agriculture by supporting talented…
