Pay attention to local and state ballot initiatives
Brownfield Ag News8 minutes ago
The President and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance says local and state ballot initiative campaigns could have an impact on the U.S. livestock industry moving forward and it’s important farmers and ranchers pay attention. Hannah Thompson-Weeman says a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that declared the Proposition 12...
Shell Eggs: Daily North Carolina Eggs
USDA18 minutes ago
RA_PY001 Raleigh, NC Thursday, May 09, 2024 Federal-State Market News North Carolina Eggs ...
Broiler/Fryer: Daily North Carolina Broiler/Fryers
USDA18 minutes ago
RA_PY002 Raleigh, NC Thursday, May 09, 2024 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News N.C. BROILER-FRYERS: The market tone is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand. Average weights are mostly desirable. The estimated slaughter for Thursday in North...
More details on Prop 12 farm bill fix coming
Brownfield Ag News24 minutes ago
The vice president of government and industry affairs at the Livestock Marketing Association says she’s looking forward to seeing how lawmakers address concerns about California’s Proposition 12 law in the new farm bill. Chelsea Good tells Brownfield “my understanding of the solution, and I think we might hear more about...
Truck Shipments (Movement) in Packages - Raleigh, NC
USDA29 minutes ago
REPORTING OFFICE: RALEIGH MAY 09 2024 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: WED MAY 08 2024 * MODE IS TRUCK UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ...
Truck Shipments (Movement) in 10,000 lb Units - Raleigh, NC
USDA29 minutes ago
REPORTING OFFICE: RALEIGH MAY 09 2024 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: WED MAY 08 2024 *MODE IS TRUCK...
Farmers, airlines focus on the future of sustainable aviation fuel
Brownfield Ag News40 minutes ago
A biofuels director says the ag industry needs fewer restrictions in the next sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. Helena Jette with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Council says the Treasury Department’s 40B tax credit was a good first step but misses the mark. “You’re going to...
Dropbox’s Unusually Active Call Is a Screaming Buy Before Today’s Q1 2024 Results
Barchart1 hour ago
On Wednesday, Dropbox had an unusually active call option with a Vol/OI ratio of 17.27, putting it in the top 25. The call is a screaming buy, with Q1 2024 results out after today’s close. Here’s why.
Will World Sugar Futures Find a Bottom?
Barchart1 hour ago
World sugar futures rose 2.69% in 2023 and were 9.43% higher in Q1 2024. In early Q2, the world sugar futures declined to below 20 cents per pound, the lowest price since early 2023. Given the price action in the other soft commodities, lower sugar prices could be a sweet opportunity.
Hogs Soft on Thursday
Barchart1 hour ago
Lean hogs are posting midday weakness on Thursday, as contracts are down 52 to 92 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $3.62 in the Thursday morning report at $88.96. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 25 cents on May 7 at $91.28. Pork export sales...
Soybeans Threating to Pull Back Below $12
Barchart1 hour ago
Soybeans are struggling on Thursday, as contracts are down 10 to 17 cents at midday, and November threating the slip below $12. Soymeal futures are down $3.90 to $4.10/ton. Soy Oil is also falling at midday, with triple digit losses of 121 points on Thursday. The dam has broken on...
Wheat Pulling Away From Highs, Still Holding Midday Gains
Barchart1 hour ago
The wheat complex has pulled back from the double digit strength we was earlier in the session but is still higher at midday. Chicago contracts are up 2 to 6 cents so far on the day. Kansas City futures are up 6 to 7 cents at midday. MPLS spring wheat...