Entries for September 2018
RECENT NEWS
12 Sep 2018
By Russ QuinnDTN Staff Reporter LEWIS, Iowa (DTN) -- Soybeans farmers in southwestern Iowa are engaged in a frustrating battle with a new pest called soybean gall midge. Last week concerned growers gathered at the Iowa State University (ISU) Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis, Iowa, to learn more about the insect. Erin Hodgson, ISU Extension entom...
12 Sep 2018
DTN Midday Livestock Comments 09/12 11:47 Livestock Markets Rally Higher Aggressive support has quickly moved into all livestock markets with triple-digit gains holding in nearby cattle and hog futures. There continues to be additional buyer support moving into the market following additional corn market weakness following the USDA report. By Rick ...
12 Sep 2018
DTN Midday Grain Comments 09/12 10:56 Grains Mixed at Midday Wheat higher, corn and soybeans slightly lower ahead of the report release. By David Fiala DTN Contributing Analyst General Comments The U.S. stock market indices are mixed with the DOW futures up 95. The interest rate products are weaker. The dollar index is 38 lower. Energies are firmer...
12 Sep 2018
Cotton AWP/LDP 09/12 11:19 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...
12 Sep 2018
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2018 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Florence that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices that stand ready and eager to help.