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USDA maintains large 2024 corn, soybean crop estimates
The USDA has made modest month-to-month adjustments to its 2024 corn and soybean production estimates. As of October 1st, corn is pegged at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than 1% from September on a fractional increase in the average yield, 0.2 higher at 183.8 bushels per acre, but down 1% from 2023 on a reduction…
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USDA beef production guess up on month
USDA beef production guess up on month brownfieldagnews.com
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Corn Belt Ports preparing for 2025 grants
The executive director of Corn Belt Ports says the region is poised for growth. Robert Sinkler says the initiative that serves ports along the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers is assisting projects for the Port Infrastructure Development Program. “Historically, we have not done a very good job of taking advantage of programs that the US…
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USDA Raises Estimates for U.S. Corn Yields
USDA Raises Estimates for U.S. Corn Yields MarketWatch
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No one knows the future — especially in the cattle markets
No one knows the future — especially in the cattle markets Farm Progress
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Iowa environmental groups seek to intervene in ‘swampbuster’ lawsuit
Iowa environmental groups seek to intervene in ‘swampbuster’ lawsuit Successful Farming
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No ‘October surprise’ as USDA dials in small changes
WASDE: No ‘October surprise’ as USDA dials in small changes Farm Progress
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Millions Use Well Water, but Very Few Test It Often Enough to Make Sure It’s Safe
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (THE CONVERSATION) — About 23 million U.S. households depend on private wells as their primary drinking water source. These homeowners are entirely responsible for ensuring that the water from their wells is safe for human consumption. Multiple studies show that, at best, half of private well owners are testing with any frequency, and very few households test…
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Some farmers finding ear molds
An agronomist says ear molds are causing issues for some corn farmers. Chad Kalaher, who covers east central and northeastern Illinois with Beck’s Hybrids, tells Brownfield… “This year we’re seeing a little bit of an elevated amount of those.” He says, “I think some growers will see a little bit of damage in some places.…
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New 4-H Director to Youth: ‘You Are Worthy and You Are Valuable’
DAVIS, Calif. — Growing up in rural Alabama, Kimberly Sinclair Holmes – the new statewide director of California 4-H – experienced firsthand the enduring value of youth development programs in a limited-resource environment. From first grade through seventh, Holmes participated in a summer program hosted by nearby Tuskegee University, a historically Black land-grant university. Every day,…
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U.S. Sales of Ag Tractors and Combines Fall in September 2024
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (October 11, 2024) – U.S. sales of Ag tractors decreased 19.2% in September 2024 compared to the year before, according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Sales of combines also fell during the month, dropping 40.7% compared to 2023. “September’s sales of Ag tractors and combines follows a summer that showed a cyclical slowdown in sales,” said AEM Senior Vice President Curt…
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USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers AgNet West
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Wheat inches higher with Russia in focus, corn and soy up before U.S. data
Wheat inches higher with Russia in focus, corn and soy up before U.S. data XM
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3 Big Things Today
3 Big Things Today, October 11, 2024 Successful Farming
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For the Long Haul: USDA is sending more resources to areas hit by Hurricanes
For the Long Haul: USDA is sending more resources to areas hit by Hurricanes RFD-TV
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Soybeans up nearly 4¢ ahead of WASDE
Soybeans up nearly 4¢ ahead of WASDE | Friday, October 11, 2024 Successful Farming
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Officials say that Ukraine’s grain exports in 2024/25 will fall to 40 million tonnes due to a smaller crop
Officials say that Ukraine’s grain exports in 2024/25 will fall to 40 million tonnes due to a smaller crop. MarineLink
