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Next Levels... Cattle 145? Soybeans $11.50? (full story)


A carbon credit specialist says benefits of the marketplace will continue for years to come. Ashley Bruner with Agoro Carbon Alliance says carbon programs can boost an operation’s bottom line. “One of the really positive things is we’ve heard lowered input costs from farmers, less time in the tractor, so... (full story)


The farm-to-school food movement keeps gaining speed in Minnesota. Kate Seybold with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says school districts turned to locally produced foods during the pandemic. “A lot of the products that they were buying kind of nationally would be getting delayed or just not showing up, but... (full story)


A leader with the American Bankers Association says Congress needs to remove some barriers for producers in the next farm bill. Ed Elfmann, senior vice president of agricultural and rural banking policy, says there are structural issues with beginning farmer and rancher programs. “Your family put the farm in a... (full story)


Many farmers in dry parts of the Corn Belt were pleasantly surprised by yields this fall. Brevant Seeds retail product agronomist Caleb Quinlan says the performance speaks to genetic gains over the past decade. “We continue to try to figure out what the next big ticket item is for farmers,... (full story)


What should traders take into consideration as we approach NFP Friday, this Friday, Dec. 8th along with futures trading levels for Dec. 5th (full story)


Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by last week’s direct business and Monday’s midday losses in boxed beef. February live was down $2.05 at $167.07 and April was $1.92 lower at $169.70. January feeders were $3.90 lower at $210.52 and March was down $3.65... (full story)


The president of Nebraska Farm Bureau says 2024 will be an opportunity to grow the state’s ag industry. Mark McHargue tells Brownfield farmers are adapting to challenging economic conditions. “We are going to have to run a little leaner on our operations for profitability, but we’re going to have lots... (full story)


SJ_LS850 St. Joseph, MO Mon Dec 04, 2023 USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News **Correction: Year Ago receipts** NATIONAL FEEDER & STOCKER CATTLE SUMMARY - WEEK ENDING 12/02/2023 RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: ... (full story)


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Funds Trim Short Positions in Corn and Wheat (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: WASHINGTON DEC 04 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: FRI DEC 01 2023 SAT DEC 02 2023 ... (full story)


What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down -0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.99%. Stocks on Monday settled moderately lower, with the Nasdaq... (full story)


ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 04-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


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NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Mon, Dec 04, 2023 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE CHOICE SELECT Index 600-900# 600-900# Values => $273.35 $243.42 ... (full story)


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REPORTING OFFICE: WASHINGTON DEC 04 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: FRI DEC 01 2023 SAT DEC 02 2023 ... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: ORLANDO DEC 04 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: FRI DEC 01 2023 SAT DEC 02 2023 ... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: ORLANDO DEC 04 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: FRI DEC 01 2023 SAT DEC 02 2023 ... (full story)


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REPORTING OFFICE: THOMASVILLE DEC 04 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: THU NOV 30 2023 FRI DEC 01 2023 ... (full story)


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REPORTING OFFICE: THOMASVILLE NOV 30 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: WED NOV 29 2023 *MODE IS TRUCK... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: FRESNO DEC 04 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: FRI DEC 01 2023 SAT DEC 02 2023 ... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: FRESNO DEC 04 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: FRI DEC 01 2023 SAT DEC 02 2023 ... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: MCALLEN DEC 04 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: FRI DEC 01 2023 SAT DEC 02 2023 ... (full story)


Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Parts of Argentina and northern Brazil received better than expected weekend rainfall, with more potentially on the way. Some replanting has been done and there’s a long way to go, but improvements in soil moisture in those areas will help. The near-term... (full story)


Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange started the week mixed with limited cash sales and a higher dollar. December Class III milk was up four cents at $16.16. January five cents higher at $16.36. February down a penny at $16.63. March a nickel lower at $17.37. April through June... (full story)


Mar. corn closed at $4.85 and 1/2, up 3/4 centJan. soybeans closed at $13.06 and 1/4, down 18 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $408.30, down $4.40Jan. soybean oil closed at 51.24, down 21 pointsMar. wheat closed at $6.20 and 1/2, up 17 and 3/4 centsFeb. live cattle closed... (full story)


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Losses on fed cattle more than doubled over the previous week.  As the highest priced feeder has yet to be slaughtered, the loss projections grow.  If cattle feeders don't stop bidding higher for feeder cattle, or the consumer doesn't turn around quickly to increase beef consumption and willingness to pay, it leads me to anticipate further losses going forward. (full story)


The USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program is investing more than $18 million in efforts to reduce methane emissions on dairy farms through three projects with Newtrient. Michigan Milk Producers Association chairman Doug Chapin tells Brownfield their cooperative has received $6.2 million as part of the grant which should help accelerate... (full story)


ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 04-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)