20 Dec 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2024 – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that the United States has prevailed in its dispute under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) challenging certain Mexican biotechnology measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn. The USMCA panel agreed with the United States on all ...
20 Dec 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- The National Corn Growers Association on Friday praised an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) rejecting Mexico's efforts to restrict imports of biotech corn. The ruling will ideally avoid any further efforts by Mexico to restrict genetically modified corn. Mexico is the largest buyer of U.S. corn. U.S. ...
20 Dec 2024
FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, December 20 Exchange rate was 1.4307 down 0.0027 Chicago soybeans closed slightly higher. JAN25 HI 9.77 1/2 NOV25 HI 9.89 3/4 LOW 9.60 LOW 9.74 CLOSE9.74 1/2 Up 11 1/2 CLOSE 9.87 1/4 Up 10 1/2 OLD CROP NEW CROP Location Basis 1mt 2mt 3mt U.S. $/bu $/mt Basis U.S. $/bu $/mt ELEVATORS +JAN25+MAR25+...
20 Dec 2024
FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, December 20 Exchange rate was 1.4307 down 0.0027 Chicago corn closed slightly to moderately higher. MAR25 HI 4.47 1/2 DEC25 HI 4.39 LOW 4.39 1/2 LOW 4.33 1/2 CLOSE4.46 1/4 Up 5 1/2 CLOSE 4.37 3/4 Up 3 OLD CROP BASIS NEW CROP BASIS Location Spot 1mt 2mt 3mt U.S. $/bu $/mt Cntrct U.S. $/bu $/mt ELEVATORS +MAR25...
20 Dec 2024
DTN Closing Grain Comments 12/20 14:40 Ag Markets Finish Week On Strong Note, Recapture Wednesday Losses The ag complex wrapped up a volatile pre-Christmas trading week Friday with a widespread positive session for ag futures, as soybeans and corn regained the vast majority of Wednesday's losses over the past two sessions. Wheat futures are also re...
20 Dec 2024
By DTN Staff This article was originally published at 2:03 p.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 20. It was last updated with additional information at 3:01 p.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 20. ** OMAHA (DTN) -- Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 12.0 million head on Dec. 1, 2...
20 Dec 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) -- Zeeland, Michigan-based Boersen Farms asked a federal judge on Wednesday to allow it to sell three parcels of land and use the proceeds to pay creditors including a Utah-based equipment leasing company that the farm owes $33.2 million, according to a motion and brief filed in federal court. Boersen Farms leased more than 120 ...
20 Dec 2024
REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- The Southern Plains states of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas have seen varied pasture and rangeland conditions this year due to wildfire and drought in certain areas. "We had plenty of moisture early to get the grass growing, so we have a good hay crop," said Pawnee, Oklahoma, rancher Matt Fuss. "But by midsummer, the rain shut ...
20 Dec 2024
DTN Midday Livestock Comments 12/20 11:22 Stronger Tones Sweep the Livestock Complex A single bid of $191 is currently being offered in Kansas, but otherwise, the market has been silent in terms of cash cattle trade. ShayLe Stewart DTN Livestock Analyst GENERAL COMMENTS: It's been a refreshing day in the livestock complex as all three of the market...
20 Dec 2024
DTN Midday Grain Comments 12/20 10:52 Corn, Soybean, Wheat Futures All Higher at Midday Corn futures are 4 to 5 cents higher at midday; soybean futures are 11 to 12 cents higher; wheat futures are flat to 2 cents higher. David M. Fiala DTN Contributing Analyst MARKET SUMMARY: Corn futures are 4 to 5 cents higher at midday; soybean futures are 11 to...