Agriculture
CFAP: Grains are covered, grasses are not
News CFAP: Grains are covered, grasses are not May 31, 2020 By Larry Lee Filed Under: 2020 Events, Ag economy, Ag Policy, COVID-19, Crops, Crops, [Read More]
Month: May 2020
Agriculture
Impact on trade & markets unclear after Trump announces China sanctions
News Impact on trade & markets unclear after Trump announces China sanctions After Friday’s close in the commodity markets, President Trump announced new sanctions on [Read More]
Agriculture
Broader markets drive cattle futures lower
Market News Broader markets drive cattle futures lower At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle ended the day lower pressured by the continued decline in [Read More]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 29, 2020
Market News Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 29, 2020 Jul. corn closed at $3.25 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at [Read More]
Agriculture
First cutting of alfalfa begins in Minnesota
News First cutting of alfalfa begins in Minnesota The first crop of alfalfa in Minnesota is primed to be cut. University of Minnesota Extension crops [Read More]
Agriculture
Soybeans, corn down, but still up on week
Market News Soybeans, corn down, but still up on week Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, still posting week to week gains. [Read More]
Agriculture
Japan to reduce nonfat dry milk imports
News Japan to reduce nonfat dry milk imports Japan intends to reduce nonfat dry milk imports, but still meet commitments under its trade agreement with [Read More]
Agriculture
Ibach says calls for a higher percentage of negotiated cash trade ‘have some merit’
News Ibach says calls for a higher percentage of negotiated cash trade ‘have some merit’ USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach [Read More]
Agriculture
Walz considering direct payments to Minnesota farmers
News Walz considering direct payments to Minnesota farmers Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says his state could follow Wisconsin’s lead by taking money from the [Read More]
Agriculture
USDA price indices down in April
News USDA price indices down in April The USDA says the index of prices received by producers dropped sharply from March to April as the [Read More]