Entries for April 2018
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25 Apr 2018
DTN Midday Livestock Comments 04/25 12:19 Cattle Buyers Step Back Into the Market Firm gains have developed in cattle trade midday following sluggish and mixed market direction through most of the morning. Hog prices are firming on increased trade activity. By Rick Kment DTN Analyst GENERAL COMMENTS: Firming support has moved into the cattle market...
25 Apr 2018
DTN Midday Grain Comments 04/25 11:54 All Grains Higher at Midday Wheat is the leader at midday with higher trade across the board. By David Fiala DTN Contributing Analyst General Comments The U.S. stock market indices are mixed with the Dow futures down. The interest rate products are higher. The dollar index is 40 higher. Energies are mixed with ...
25 Apr 2018
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today unveiled a new interactive webpage to identify best practices for building rural prosperity.
“Rural communities need forward-thinking strategies to build strong, resilient futures,” Hazlett said. “USDA’s Rural Development Innovation Center is focused o...
25 Apr 2018
Cotton AWP/LDP 04/25 11:11 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...
25 Apr 2018
By Todd NeeleyDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- As much angst as EPA has caused for the ethanol industry with Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) hardship waivers granted to small refineries, Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said he doesn't believe EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt should be replaced. Speaking to agriculture journalists on Tuesday, Grassley s...