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Tropical Storm Rafael forms in Caribbean Sea as strengthening into hurricane appears likely
Fox Weather3 minutes ago
MIAMI – Millions of people from the Caribbean to the U.S. Gulf Coast are keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Rafael as the system becomes better organized and is forecast to become a hurricane within the next day or so.The tropical storm had been designated Tropical Depression Eighteen by the...
Truck Shipments (Movement) in 10,000 lb Units - Inwood, WV
USDA7 minutes ago
REPORTING OFFICE: IDAHO FALLS NOV 04 2024 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: SUN NOV 03 2024 *MODE IS TRUCK...
91% of U.S. corn, 94% of soybeans harvested
Brownfield Ag News7 minutes ago
The end is in sight for the 2024 U.S. corn and soybean harvests. Some areas have seen recent delays, but activity for both crops is well ahead of average due to dry weather for most of the harvest season and the soil moisture recharge is generally welcome. The USDA says...
Michigan potato harvest is complete
Brownfield Ag News7 minutes ago
Favorable weather is allowing harvest to continue to progress. The USDA says 82 percent of corn is harvested for grain, 20 percent ahead of last year. Soybeans are 95 percent harvested. Winter wheat planting is 96 percent complete, and 78 percent emerged. Sugarbeets are rated 55 percent good to excellent,...
Illinois harvest nearing finish
Brownfield Ag News7 minutes ago
The USDA says harvest in Illinois is nearing completion. Ogle County farmer Norm Deets has been finished for nearly a month. “It is the best year that I have ever experienced when it comes to yields, weather, and harvest ability.” He says, “I finished my harvest around October 8th. Usually,...
Rain a welcome sight for Wisconsin wheat and fall tillage
Brownfield Ag News7 minutes ago
The rain from late last week delayed some Wisconsin harvesting, but improved soil moisture and winter wheat conditions. USDA reporters say harvesting continued without interruption early in the week, but by Sunday, Wisconsin had from half an inch to more than three inches of rainfall, with scattered reports of snow....
Soybeans end session with modest gains
Brownfield Ag News7 minutes ago
Soybeans were modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. The cash basis is up with harvest nearly over and crush demand continues to be strong. The USDA says 94% of U.S. soybeans are harvested, compared to the five-year average of 85%. The trade is also monitoring planting weather in Argentina...
Soybean harvest is 96% complete
Brownfield Ag News7 minutes ago
Soybean harvest is nearing completion in Ohio. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is 89 percent harvested for grain, 17 percent ahead of last year. Soybeans are 96 percent harvested, 6 percent ahead of last year. Winter wheat is rated 68 percent good...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 4, 2024
Brownfield Ag News7 minutes ago
Dec. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/2, up 2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.97 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $299.60, up $2.30Dec. soybean oil closed at 45.56, down 74 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.68 and 3/4, up 3/4 centDec. live cattle closed at $185.07,...