Adding protein and valuable nutrients to your meals
Brownfield Ag News4 minutes ago
If you’re looking for ways to add protein or essential vitamins and nutrients to your meals, dairy is a great place to start. Jessica Kassel, a nutritionist with the St. Louis Dairy Council, says milk and Greek yogurt are easy additions. AUDIO: Healthy Living dairy adds nutrients ...
Dollar Gains on Hawkish Fed Comments and Higher Bond Yields
Barchart33 minutes ago
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.13%. Higher T-note yields Wednesday supported modest gains in the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Boston Fed President Collins were bullish for the dollar when she said interest rates will likely need to be held higher for longer to reduce price...
Stocks Waver on Higher Bond Yields and Mixed Corporate Earnings
Barchart35 minutes ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed unchanged, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.04%. US stock indexes Wednesday settled mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 1-month high....
Cattle futures lower, waiting on direct business
Brownfield Ag News52 minutes ago
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by the drop in boxed beef, waiting for direct business to develop. June lives closed $1.15 lower at $176.47 and August lives closed $1.30 lower at $174.22. August feeders closed $2.02 lower at $252.40 and September feeders closed $2.05...
California gets moisture, needs warmth
Brownfield Ag News52 minutes ago
An atmospheric scientist says the state that leads the country in fruit and vegetable production has recovered from drought but has a different threat to this year’s crops. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield California needs warm weather and the accompanying heading degree units so the crops will...
Iowa farmer concerned about nitrogen loss
Brownfield Ag News52 minutes ago
A central Iowa farmer is concerned about the combination of a mild winter and wet spring. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City. “We had a very warm February and got started kind of early, and (because of) how wet we’ve been, we might have some nitrogen loss...
Shootin' the Bull about warning signs
Swift Trading Company52 minutes ago
Nearly half the year is over with and the triangulation of prices continues. This is expected to continue as packers appear reluctant to increase slaughter that would reduce their margins. More companies are sending out warnings for the 3rd quarter, as aspects of lower earnings and slowing business is foreseen.
National Daily Cattle Beef Summary Report
USDA54 minutes ago
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Beef Carcass Price Equivalent Index Value
USDA1 hour ago
NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Wed, May 08, 2024 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE CHOICE SELECT Index 600-900# 600-900# Values => $282.95 $274.10 ...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2024
Brownfield Ag News1 hour ago
Jul. corn closed at $4.58 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $12.27 and 3/4, down 18 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $378.50, down $4.70Jul. soybean oil closed at 43.79, down 71 pointsJul. wheat closed at $6.34, down 8 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed...