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Rising tariffs between the U.S. and China are putting pressure on key dairy exports like whey and lactose, sparking concern over the potential of lost sales and falling prices.
Keystone Pipeline’s owner, South Bow Corp., has declared force majeure on scheduled crude oil shipments following a spill in North Dakota.
Find out how tariffs are fueling auction interest, learn about a “Machinery Pete-approved” equipment hauling firm, get tips to manage the trade-in process with your dealer and hear the latest outlook for cotton.
As fall-calving herds get ready to preg check and spring calving wraps up, many producers will be faced with deciding what to do with opens. Consider these tips when deciding which option is best for your herd.
Grain markets were mostly higher in Thursday’s trade following a fairly friendly report, for corn in particular. Cattle futures continued to struggle in the midst of a risk off trade in the outside markets.
Major changes weren’t anticipated for USDA’s April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report, but there were still a few surprises — mostly for corn.
“The sourcing from international markets has become mandatory. It’s more likely that things will get expensive than change,” says Jim DiLisi of Fanwood Chemical.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle are trading lower Thursday morning with the retreat in the stock market. Grains are mixed ahead of the WASDE, but he doesn’t expect any market moving news from the report.
Farmers who are seeing this issue show up in their seed sample test results might want to consider not using starter in-furrow this spring. There are good options off the seed, Ken Ferrie reports.
Kurt Kovarik, vice president of federal affairs, Clean Fuels Alliance America, says it is a historic agreement.