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Strong Export Report Fails to Sustain Market Gains Through Close
Net U.S. corn export sales for the week ending April 10 totaled 61.9 million bushels—near the top end of trade expectations, which ranged from 28.5 to 71.0 million, and well above the previous week’s 40.2 million. Weekly corn shipments reached 74 million bushels, an increase from the prior week’s 66.9 million. Soybean net export sales…
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After Easter planting expected in northern Corn Belt
Many farmers are waiting to plant in the northern Corn Belt. Heather Morris covers the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for Beck’s Hybrids and says conditions are cool. “We’re not seeing a ton right now, but I know in South Dakota there was some work going on. But a lot of talk about enjoying the Easter…
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Tariffs will only make USDA’s bleak income forecast worse
Trade war costs will be more than taxpayer money Cherokee Chronicle
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Cash dairy prices mostly higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for barrel cheese Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.4825. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.4775 to $0.4825. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 at $1.8350. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8050 to $1.8150. Cheese barrels were down $0.0350 at $1.84,…
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Fertilizer Prices Trending Higher
We’ve been seeing some firming of prices in various fertilizer segments this week while the grain markets are showing another quiet day overall on Thursday. As we gear up for the three day weekend, Mike Castle with StoneX joins us for thoughts on the grain and fertilizer markets in our Market Talk Midday Commentary. Please…
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Weather, Cattle on Feed report take center stage ahead of Easter holiday
Weather, Cattle on Feed report take center stage ahead of Easter holiday | Midday Markets | April 17, 2025 Rural Radio Network
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Smooth Tillage with Smart Controls
Smooth Tillage with Smart Controls Farms.com
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12,000 USDA employees have allegedly agreed to the Trump administration’s buyout terms
12,000 USDA employees have allegedly agreed to the Trump administration’s buyout terms RFD-TV
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Protecting Farms in a Connected World
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Digital tools are now essential to farming. From crop monitoring to cattle tracking, modern operations rely on technology for daily efficiency. What once felt futuristic has become standard. And with that shift comes a new kind of responsibility — protecting the systems that support rural life. Farmers and ranchers maintain their equipment…
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Wheat and soybeans up 3-5 cents, corn flat-to-1 cent higher
Wheat and soybeans up 3-5 cents, corn flat-to-1 cent higher Business Recorder
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Iowa fuel retailers receive RFIP grants, E15 momentum builds
One Midwestern state will see a boost in the number of fuel stations that offer E15. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says nearly $1 million in E15 infrastructure grants were recently awarded to 94 retail fuel sites across the state. “Maybe they need to update a tank,” he said. “Maybe…
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Some USDA livestock reports are taking recent trade action into account
Some USDA livestock reports are taking recent trade action into account RFD-TV
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Bibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil’s climate goals
Bibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil’s climate goals The Guardian
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Strong Storms Predicted for Late in the Day Thursday
Strong Storms Predicted for Late in the Day Thursday 98.1 KHAK
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South Africa Is Shooting Itself in the Foot
South Africa Is Shooting Itself in the Foot The European Conservative
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Spilling Europe’s Dirty Secrets: Uncorking the Toxic Trade in Banned Pesticides
Spilling Europe’s Dirty Secrets: Uncorking the Toxic Trade in Banned Pesticides ARC2020
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USDA’s April Supply and Demand Estimates for Rice
USDA’s April Supply and Demand Estimates for Rice AgNet West
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How to Season Firewood and Cut Costs, Smoke, and Fuel Use
MONTPELIER, Vt. — It’s finally spring and Vermonters are not only getting outside to appreciate the warmer weather, they’re also making plans for next winter’s firewood supply. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has a few tips on how to properly dry or season firewood to reduce costs, smoke, and fuel use. “Burning wet wood…
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Waterville FFA Tackles the Future of US Agriculture Without Immigrant Labor
WATERVILLE, N.Y. — Students from the Waterville Central School District FFA Agricultural Issues Team had the unique opportunity to discuss their presentation, “Cultivating Controversy: Could U.S. Agriculture Survive Without Immigrant Labor?” with Assemblymember Brian Miller and his chief of staff, Susan Jaquish. The discussion helped the team refine their presentation as they prepared for the…
