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USDA issues order requiring testing before dairy cattle can move interstate
Brownfield Ag News2 minutes ago
The USDA has issued a Federal Order requiring lactating dairy cattle to test negative for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza prior to interstate movement. During a call with reporters Wednesday, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said the order was issued to limit the spread of the virus. “The mandatory testing for...
BASF Performance Driven Fungicides
Brownfield Ag News2 minutes ago
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Crude Prices Settle Lower on Dollar Strength and Easing Iran-Israel Tensions
Barchart10 minutes ago
June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.55 (-0.66%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed up +0.76 (+0.28%). Crude and gasoline prices Wednesday settled mixed. Strength in the dollar Wednesday undercut energy prices. Also, oil prices fell on reduced Israel-Iran tensions as it appears Iran will...
Nat-Gas Prices Slump on Mild US Temps and Elevated Inventories
Barchart13 minutes ago
May Nymex natural gas (NGK24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.159 (-8.77%). May nat gas prices Wednesday fell to a 1-week low and closed sharply lower on forecasts for mild US weather and abundant nat-gas supplies. The Commodity Weather Group Wednesday said temperatures for the Midwest are expected to...
Springtime rail safety tips for farmers
Brownfield Ag News34 minutes ago
The head of Missouri Operation Lifesaver says farmers need to proceed with caution around railroad tracks. Tim Hull tells Brownfield the movement of trains can be deceiving. “No longer are those locomotives fully diesel,” he said. “They’re diesel-electric, so they’re much quieter and they run on ribbon rail, which is...
Naig: Another planting window opening up in Iowa
Brownfield Ag News34 minutes ago
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says planting conditions have been a mixed bag across the state. “Things slowed down last week with some much-needed rain. This is a bit of a good news, bad news scenario, right? We’re so desperate for rain, we’ve got significant drought that remains in the...
2 'Strong Buy' Energy Stocks Under $10
Barchart48 minutes ago
As the energy sector outperforms the broader market this year, here are two Canadian energy stocks under $10 showing significant upside potential.
Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Consolidation After Recent Losses
Barchart1 hour ago
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.09 (+0.45%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed up +3.40 (+0.59%). Sugar prices posted moderate gains on Wednesday as they consolidated recent losses. Short covering has pushed sugar prices higher since last Thursday when Conab...
Cocoa Prices End Sharply Higher as Global Supplies Expected to Remain Tight
Barchart1 hour ago
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Wednesday closed up +459 (+4.34%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed up +336 (+3.55%). Cocoa prices Wednesday rallied sharply on the outlook for global cocoa supplies to remain tight in the near term. Recent volatility in cocoa prices has made...
Robusta Coffee Posts a New Record High on Coffee Crop Concerns in Vietnam
Barchart1 hour ago
July arabica coffee (KCN24 ) on Wednesday closed up +4.05 (+1.83%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) closed up +273 (+6.46%). Coffee prices Wednesday moved higher, with robusta soaring to a new record high. Robusta coffee surged Wednesday on concerns about tight robusta supplies from Vietnam. Arabica coffee rose...
Down 20% From Highs, Should You Buy the Dip in Fortinet Stock?
Barchart1 hour ago
With Fortinet shares down 19.7% from their 52-week peak, should investors consider buying the dip?
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Ethanol production hits 13-week low
Brownfield Ag News1 hour ago
U.S. ethanol production has declined for three weeks in a row, partially due to seasonal maintenance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production last week averaged 954,000 barrels a day, the lowest since mid-January, a decrease of 29,000 on the week and 13,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center...
When is it safe to refreeze thawed food?
Brownfield Ag NewsWed Apr 24, 12:26PM CDT
Have you ever set out a protein from the freezer with the intention of making a delicious meal, only to lose inspiration and order takeout instead? If you’re wondering if you can refreeze the thawed protein, the short answer is yes. But USDA food safety specialist Meredith Carothers says there...
Midday cash livestock markets
Brownfield Ag NewsWed Apr 24, 12:26PM CDT
Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet. No bids have surfaced. Asking prices are around $186-plus in parts of the South, while the North has yet to be established. While business could pick up this afternoon, it’s likely the bulk of the week’s business is going to hold out until...