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Grain and Livestock Futures Finally See a Technical Bounce
Grain and Livestock Futures Finally See a Technical Bounce Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Too soon to know full crop impacts of weather extremes
Climatologists say it’s too soon to know how exactly much the excessive moisture and other weather extremes have negatively affected the U.S. crop. “So far, the (weekly USDA) crop conditions are generally very good. But usually, wetter years aren’t big yield loss years.” Dennis Todey with USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub says overall, while U.S. crop…
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Cover crops absorbing excess rain
A longtime user of cover crops says the infiltration benefits have helped prevent excess moisture stress in recent weeks. John Burke farms within a mile of Michigan’s Saginaw Bay. “Our soils are very flat where I’m at, they’re all lakebed soils,” he explains. “Erosion is a big problem and so is run off into our…
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Control Options for Fall Armyworms
TIFTON, Ga. — The fall armyworm is by far the most important caterpillar pest in pastures and hayfields. These pests can quickly decimate a field of any forage crop, often selecting higher quality material first. If not controlled, the FAW can cause severe economic damage and total forage loss. Reports of fall armyworm have rapidly…
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Survey finds Nebraska farmland values are moderating
An ag economist says farmland values in Nebraska are moderating. “We estimate the market value at about $3,835 an acre, about 5% over the prior year,” Jim Jansen with the University of Nebraska Extension says. This is the third consecutive year the university’s annual farmland survey has shown increases, but Jansen says it’s a far…
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Check wet soybean fields for phytophthora
A plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension says phytophthora could show up in some soybean fields this year. Mandy Bish says the pathogen for the disease requires water to move into the root system and Missouri has been getting plenty of moisture this season. “If you start seeing wilting or yellowing plants about…
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Illinois’ rain fortunes have shifted
The Illinois state climatologist says the state’s moisture issues have shifted. Trent Ford tells Brownfield much of Illinois was dry before the remnants of Hurricane Beryl earlier this month. “It wasn’t just that we got the rain, those three or four inches,” he says, “but it came in a way that made it so it…
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Wheat Market Shows Signs Of Life
Wheat Market Shows Signs Of Life Barchart
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Ukraine: Farmers are planting melons because they’re more profitable
The Ukraine Report: Farmers are planting melons because they’re more profitable RFD-TV
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Does the market finally agree with USDA on US corn yield?
Does the market finally agree with USDA on US corn yield? -Braun XM
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Wheat Futures Climb on Hopes for Better Export Sales
Wheat Futures Climb on Hopes for Better Export Sales — Daily Grain Highlights Marketscreener.com
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South African white farmers, Black protesters face off over farm murder
South African white farmers, Black protesters face off over farm murder Yahoo Singapore News
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South Africa’s Land Reform Dead In The Pan As Boers Veto Constitutional Amendment
South Africa’s Land Reform Dead In The Pan As Boers Veto Constitutional Amendment The Zimbabwe Mail
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Canada: Weather raising canola prices, trader says – Country Guide
ICE Weekly: Weather raising canola prices, trader says Country Guide
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U.S. grains: Wheat ends higher on bargain buying; corn firm, soy mixed
U.S. grains: Wheat ends higher on bargain buying; corn firm, soy mixed Canadian Cattlemen
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Weeks of rain result in crop variability across southern Minnesota
There’s a lot of variability in Minnesota corn and soybean fields following two months of heavy rains. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says farmers are having to make difficult decisions. “In some cases they might be replanting soybeans in some situations, which continued even past the Fourth of July in areas. But…
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Congresswoman Decries ‘Communist Environmental Movement’ and ‘Demonized’ Carbon Dioxide
As Illinois RNC Delegation Celebrates Agriculture, Congresswoman Decries ‘Communist Environmental Movement’ and ‘Demonized’ Carbon Dioxide WTTW News
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Dairy farmers riding profitability wave
A dairy economist says expansion is very unlikely for farmers given the current financial conditions. “They are paying down debt, interest rates are higher as well.” Highground’s Betty Berning tells Brownfield margins for dairy farmers are much better than they were at the start of the year. “My latest estimates have margins pegged at $10.91…
