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A principal atmospheric scientist says much-needed rain is in the forecast for portions of the Corn Belt this week. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield the additional moisture is coming to Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois and the Eastern Corn Belt. “There’s a half inch to more than an inch... (full story) |
An ag economist says the corn and soybean markets are reacting to better than expected yields as harvest activity picks up across the US. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist with Stone X tells Brownfield many farmers are pleasantly surprised considering a dry growing season. “There are problem areas where the... (full story) |
Missouri’s Attorney General wants the CEO of Tyson Foods to sell two Tyson Foods plants in southern Missouri that are scheduled to close in early 2024. Andrew Bailey sent a letter telling Tyson’s Donnie King to keep the facilities open or sell to an interested party, including a competitor, because... (full story) |
A northwest Minnesota farmer calls this fall nearly ideal for cover crops. Blair Hoseth of Mahnomen says a hot dry summer resulted in an early harvest for soybeans, allowing more time to seed a cover. “We’ve had such good heat, and we’ve got good heat again coming on through the... (full story) |
REPORTING OFFICE: MIAMI OCT 04 2023 DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS AND IMPORTS OF ORNAMENTAL CROPS FOR OCT 03 2023 ... (full story) |
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 What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.42%. Stocks this morning are mixed, with the Dow Jones... (full story) SPY: 422.69 (+1.10), DIA: 330.04 (+0.06), QQQ: 357.92 (+3.00), AAL: 12.47 (+0.18), DAL: 35.67 (+0.43), LUV: 27.15 (+0.34), UAL: 40.84 (+0.31), TAP: 62.15 (+0.13), CCL: 13.09 (+0.35), NCLH: 16.21 (+0.36), RCL: 88.22 (+1.44), MATX: 89.60 (+2.53), PLTR: 15.38 (+0.48), HUBG: 79.82 (+2.51), PSX: 110.06 (-5.57), VLO: 128.26 (-5.32), MPC: 141.37 (-5.90), HAL: 38.76 (-1.30), MRO: 24.68 (-1.00), DVN: 44.08 (-1.67), FANG: 146.16 (-4.73), SLB: 56.71 (-1.90), CVX: 162.88 (-4.05), ATEN: 10.51 (-4.66), CALM: 43.90 (-3.60), ON: 89.79 (+0.03), PPL: 22.69 (-0.29), ZNZ23: 107-010 (+0-125), GCZ23: 1,839.6 (-1.9), SIZ23: 21.105 (-0.272) |
COLUMBIA Terminal Prices as of 04-OCT-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story) |
COLUMBIA Terminal Prices as of 04-OCT-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story) |
COLUMBIA Terminal Prices as of 04-OCT-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story) |
COLUMBIA Terminal Prices as of 04-OCT-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story) |
COLUMBIA Terminal Prices as of 04-OCT-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story) |
COLUMBIA Terminal Prices as of 04-OCT-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story) |
COLUMBIA Terminal Prices as of 04-OCT-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story) |
INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 04-OCT-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
U.S. trade officials are deepening relationships with a long-time trading partner. USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Undersecretary Alexis Taylor recently lead an agribusiness trade mission to Chile coinciding with the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. “They have been a long-trusted partner (and) really a regional... (full story) |
MB_FV195 BALTIMORE (JESSUP, MD) 04-Oct-2023 Provided by USDA Specialty Crop Market News Service Phone: (559) 977-6875 E-mail: IFMN@usda.gov APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD, PA, VA, WV) APPLES FOR PROCESSING. Harrisburg, PA: Partly Cloudy,... (full story) |
 While the U.S. and Europe continue to favor alternative and renewable fuels, crude oil remains the energy commodity that powers the world. After reaching a low in May 2023, crude oil has moved significantly higher to over $95 per barrel at the most recent high. (full story) |
 The sell-off in the U.S. stock market has deepened in October, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is now negative for the year. Amid a challenging macro environment, Berkshire Hathaway, Pfizer, and Coca-Cola look like three good defensive stocks to buy. (full story) |
NW_PY041 Des Moines, IA Wed. Oct 04, 2023 USDA Market News Daily Central Region Breaking Stock ... (full story) |
Controlling weeds is one of the biggest challenges farmers face each and every growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Marcel Mesquita with Bayer shares how TriVolt herbicide, which was launched in 2023, helped farmers fight those tough to control key grass and broadleaf weeds. ... (full story) |
 Philippe's Remnant Could Bring Northeast Soaking | Weather.com (full story) |
World Dairy Expo is not only the place to learn about technology, new products, and best practices, it’s a competitive, week-long show featuring the best dairy animals. Mike Marion is the supervisor for the Red and White Dairy Show. He tells Brownfield about 26 hundred cows and heifers started arriving... (full story) |
A Minnesota official says the future of the Hastings Cooperative Creamery is unclear. The butter and bottled milk processor had been shut down for violating discharge permit limits in mid-August and was damaged by a fire on September 13th. Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says an investigation into the fire... (full story) |
Fall weather remains halted in the eastern third of the U.S. due to a blocking pattern causing warmer-than-average temperatures, but cooler weather is expected soon. Highs are forecast to be 15 to 25 degrees above average for the majority of the region once again Wednesday, the FOX Forecast Center said. ... (full story) |
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A Nebraska farmer says he’s closely watching the strength of the US dollar and what that means for his marketing plans. Jay Reiners tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect commodity prices to push higher anytime soon. “Unless the government surprises us with something with a dramatic yield cut, but I just... (full story) |
Updated at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday The forecasting nightmare that is Tropical Storm Philippe is not finished being a problem. The system is only loosely structured like a tropical storm. Its center of circulation has moved into the Atlantic north of the Caribbean. But tropical squalls with heavy rain... (full story) |
 Only 0.3% of Earth's water is usable by humans, leading to a projected growth in the global water treatment market from $323.32 billion in 2023 to $536.41 billion by 2030. The U.S. has allocated $55 billion for water infrastructure improvements. Investing opportunities arise in utilities, water testing, and infrastructure, with notable companies including American Water Works and Badger Meter. (full story) |
 Sugar corrects with Crude Oil back to a Neutral Trend.These are the levels we are watching to determine the next trend (full story) |
NW_LS720 Des Moines, IA Wednesday, October 4, 2023 USDA-IA Dept of Ag Market News Weekly Estimated Average Weight of Barrows & Gilts for W/E 9/30/2023 Iowa-Southern Minnesota-South Dakota Direct Hog Reporting Area Week Ending Head Count ... (full story) |
 Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.24%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.38%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher as bond yields decline. T-note yields are falling this morning after September's monthly ADP employment report showed fewer... (full story) |
 California's 'Miracle' Water Year Leaves Reservoirs Full | Weather.com (full story) |
 Tuesday’s lean hog futures trade ended with $0.42 to $1.35 losses across the front month contracts. October was the outlier with a 12 cent gain for the day. USDA’s National Average Base Hog price was $3.18 weaker on Tuesday to $71.24. The CME Lean Hog Index for 9/29 was 74... (full story) |
 Cotton begins Wednesday with AM gains of 7 to 23 points, though Dec is 45 points off the overnight high. Cotton prices ended Tuesday’s trading with 22 to 32 point losses. That whittled down the Dec contract’s week to date gain to 28 points. The December contract closed 39 points... (full story) |
 Front month soy futures are trading with 1 ¾ to 7 cent gains in the beans, and a $4 recovery in meal this morning. Soybean futures fell by 0.3% to 0.4% on Tuesday. November was down a net 2 ¼ cents after two sessions this week. Soymeal futures ended with... (full story) |