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Central IL farmer satisfied with soft start to spring…so far
Brownfield Ag News3 minutes ago
Central Illinois farmer Jeff Brown is satisfied with his spring so far. He tells Brownfield… “Planting season has been, I would say, great so far.” He says, “We’ve been able to pick and choose and maybe have a soft start. Kind of nice to spread our risk out on the...
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Southern IL pecan season ahead of schedule
Brownfield Ag News19 minutes ago
A southern Illinois pecan grower says the season is starting off well. Ralph Voss, who grows 200-acres of pecans in Clinton County, tells Brownfield… “We’ve been sweating out freezes!” He says, “So far we’re lucking out. The trees are greening out, probably in 10 days or less we will have...
H2Ohio works to increase nutrient management planning
Brownfield Ag News19 minutes ago
A recent survey of Ohio farmers shows a wide adoption of agricultural best management practices and technology in the Sandusky watershed. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldrige tells Brownfield, “That is the beginning process to making sure our nutrient management plan, our nutrients that we’re putting on our fields...
Growers group confirms vegetable acre, pay cutbacks
Brownfield Ag News19 minutes ago
The President of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association says many farmers are cutting back on vegetable crop acreage this year because of reduced demand caused by imported canned vegetables. Tamas Houlihan tells Brownfield it’s also affecting farmer income. “We’re seeing anywhere from a ten to a twenty percent...
Dollar Gives Up Early Gains on Stagflation Concerns
Barchart24 minutes ago
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell to a 1-1/2 week low and finished down by -0.28%. Stagflation concerns weighed on the dollar Thursday after revised US Q1 GDP showed slower-than-expected economic growth, along with persistent price pressures. The dollar initially moved higher Thursday after bond yields jumped when Thursday’s...
MAEAP restructuring still a possibility
Brownfield Ag News35 minutes ago
Michigan lawmakers will decide if the state should restructure the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) during its full appropriations process this summer. State Senator John Cherry, Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriation Subcommittee Chair, says his committee is recommending moving funding for technicians from local conservation districts to Michigan State...
Nat-Gas Prices Fall as EIA Inventories Climb More Than Expected
Barchart40 minutes ago
May Nymex natural gas (NGK24 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.015 (-0.91%). May nat gas prices Thursday dropped to a 1-month nearest-futures low and closed moderately lower on a larger than expected build in weekly EIA nat-gas supplies. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories for the week ended...
Crude Prices Recover Early Losses as the Dollar Weakens
Barchart42 minutes ago
June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) on Thursday closed up +0.76 (+0.92%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed up +2.46 (+0.91%). Crude and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and closed moderately higher. Short covering emerged in crude on Thursday when the dollar index fell to a...
Guess vs. Levi Strauss: Which Breakout Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy?
Barchart55 minutes ago
With Levi Strauss and Guess stock prices surging and both apparel giants impressing shareholders with their dividend payments, which of the two is a better buy?
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County conservation agent starts harvestable buffer program
Brownfield Ag News1 hour ago
A county land conservation agent in Wisconsin has started a program where farmers can grow grass buffer zones that can be harvested anytime without penalty. Shane Wucherpfennig from Wood County tells Brownfield marginal pieces of cropland along tree lines, in odd corners, and other places that often don’t bring ideal...
Sugar Prices Settle Lower as Conab Projects Record Brazil 2024/25 Sugar Production
Barchart1 hour ago
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) on Thursday closed down -0.52 (-2.60%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -13.00 (-2.25%). Sugar prices retreated Thursday based on the outlook for larger sugar output in Brazil. Conab, Brazil's crop agency, projected Thursday that Brazil's 2024/25 sugar...
Cocoa Prices Post Moderate Losses on Larger Nigerian Cocoa Exports
Barchart1 hour ago
July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) on Thursday closed down -213 (-1.93%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -174 (-1.78%). Cocoa prices Thursday gave up an early advance and fell sharply on increased cocoa supplies. Nigeria, the world's fifth largest cocoa producer, reported Thursday that its...
Coffee Closes Higher on Dry Conditions in Brazil and Vietnam
Barchart1 hour ago
July arabica coffee (KCN24 ) on Thursday closed up +2.20 (+0.97%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) closed up +38 (+0.89%). Coffee prices Thursday finished moderately higher, with July robusta posting a new contract high. Robusta coffee prices saw support from concern about tight robusta supplies from Vietnam. Dry...