Entries for March 2018
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26 Mar 2018
By Emily UnglesbeeDTN Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) -- The corn plant is slowly shedding its reputation as the high-maintenance diva of the crop world. "Breeders have done one thing primarily -- increase the stress tolerance in hybrids today," explained Purdue University corn agronomist Bob Nielsen. Along with his colleagues, Nielsen recent...
26 Mar 2018
DTN Midday Livestock Comments 03/26 12:18 Cattle Market Pressure Continues Firm losses have quickly redeveloped Monday morning in all cattle futures. The inability to hold early buyer support trickling into the market is causing some additional widespread pressure across the complex. By Rick Kment DTN Analyst GENERAL COMMENTS: Sharp losses have dev...
26 Mar 2018
DTN Midday Grain Comments 03/26 11:58 Grains Mixed at Midday Soybeans are firmer at midday, with corn and wheat turning lower. By David Fiala DTN Contributing Analyst General Comments The U.S. stock market indices are firmer at midday with the Do0w futures up 290 points. The interest rate products are mixed. The dollar index is 35 points lower. Ene...
26 Mar 2018
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement (OPPE) today announced up to $8.4 million in available funding for training and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially ...
26 Mar 2018
Cotton AWP/LDP 03/26 12:18 Next week's LDP (POP) rate will be based on this week's five day average AWP, plus or minus any change in the adjustment factor or any use of the Secretary's discretionary authority. The following table shows how this week's "A" index prices may affect next week's Marketing Loan Gain. Crnt Forwrd Trans Count Count 5 Low 5...