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Nov 18, 2024 · All market data is provided by Barchart Solutions. Futures: at least 10 minute delayed. Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice.
Setting the stage for cattle markets in 2025 - Brownfield Ag News
Nov 18, 2024 · Without the July Cattle Inventory report, much of the cattle industry continues to look for any substantial signs of retention and herd expansion. Livestock economist Scott Brown says this month won’t be any different. “Livestock slaughter, one of the big ones here, of course, is going to be beef cow slaughter,” he says. “Just exactly […]
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Broiler sets, placements up 4% on year - Brownfield Ag News
5 days ago · U.S. broiler sets and placements were up solidly on both the week and the year. The USDA says 247.440 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, up 8.883 million on the week and 4% on the year as hatcheries try to meet demand expectations. The average hatchability improved slightly, remaining just below 80%. 189.344 million […]
Hybrid selection key for 2025 - Brownfield Ag News
4 days ago · An agronomist with LG Seeds says success in 2025 starts with corn hybrid selection. Samantha Agnotti, who’s based in Wisconsin, says farmers should begin with an honest evaluation of 2024. “Now is the time.” She says, “Harvest season is fresh in your mind. It’s the time to start looking into next year. We know what […]
Broiler sets, placements see another week of gains
Jul 31, 2024 · The USDA’s weekly broiler hatchery numbers continue to point to increased production in 2024. 247.956 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators by hatcheries last week, 1.284 million less than the prior week, but 3% more than a year ago, with average hatchability at 79.3%. 191.641 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production by […]
Illinois harvest rolls on - Brownfield Ag News
Oct 7, 2024 · The USDA says harvest is progressing in Illinois. Christian County farmer Jeff Scott says his early results are ahead of his record year of 2022. “Probably 10 to 12 bushel better per acre on the corn than 2022 and beans are probably three to four bushel better,” he says. The latest weekly crop progress and […]
Previewing this week's USDA reports - Brownfield Ag News
Dec 21, 2023 · It’s one of the biggest weeks of the year for livestock reports from the USDA. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says this final round of reports from the USDA for 2023 has both cattle and hog producers waiting in anticipation. On the hog side, Brown says it’s about production. “Productivity gains, that now have come […]