When is it safe to refreeze thawed food?
Brownfield Ag News3 minutes ago
Have you ever set out a protein from the freezer with the intention of making a delicious meal, only to lose inspiration and order takeout instead? If you’re wondering if you can refreeze the thawed protein, the short answer is yes. But USDA food safety specialist Meredith Carothers says there...
Midday cash livestock markets
Brownfield Ag News3 minutes ago
Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet. No bids have surfaced. Asking prices are around $186-plus in parts of the South, while the North has yet to be established. While business could pick up this afternoon, it’s likely the bulk of the week’s business is going to hold out until...
Shipping Point Vegetable Report - Thomasville, GA
USDA17 minutes ago
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 24-APR-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News...
Corn Turns Lower Following Drop to Ethanol Production
Barchart28 minutes ago
Corn futures are pulling back in the front months on Wednesday, with losses of 1 to 2 cents. New Crop December is up ½ cent at midday. EIA’s weekly petroleum report tallied ethanol production at 954,000 barrels per day in the week that ended on April 19. That was a...
Soybeans Retreating from Highs at Midday
Barchart28 minutes ago
Soybeans prices are showing 3 to 5 cent gains in the nearbys on Wednesday. Soymeal is posting strength to lead the complex higher, up $4.80 to $5.20/ton, with Soy Oil back down 59 to 63 points. USDA did issue a corrected report to the flash sale announcement from last week,...
Wheat Sitting at 2-Month Highs
Barchart28 minutes ago
The wheat complex is continuing to rally at midday, nearing the highest prices since February. Kansas City continues to lead the charge, with gains of 13 to 17 cents. Chicago contracts are up 10 to 13 cents on the session. MPLS spring wheat is 5 to 10 ¼ cents higher....
Cattle Posting Midday Losses Amid More BIAV Fallout
Barchart28 minutes ago
Live cattle are slipping lower on Wednesday, with midday losses of $1.37 to $2.30. Cash action has been negligible thus far. Last week’s trade was $183-184 live and $292 dressed in the North, steady to down $1 from the previous week. Southern trade was steady, at $182. Feeders are down...
Cotton Leaking Lower with Outside Market Pressure
Barchart28 minutes ago
Cotton futures are down 24 to 40 points at midday, with May up 18 on thin trade. The outside market influences are putting pressure on the market at midday, with crude oil down 47 cents/barrel and the UD dollar index up 230 points. ICE certified cotton stocks were up another...
Corn Turns Lower Following Drop to Ethanol Production
Barchart28 minutes ago
Corn futures are pulling back in the front months on Wednesday, with losses of 1 to 2 cents. New Crop December is up ½ cent at midday. EIA’s weekly petroleum report tallied ethanol production at 954,000 barrels per day in the week that ended on April 19. That was a...
Hogs Mixed on the Midweek Session
Barchart28 minutes ago
Lean hogs are mixed on Wednesday, with losses of 30 to 85 cents in the front months and a couple fall contracts 10 to 22 cents higher. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up 29 cents on Wednesday morning, at $91.30. The CME Lean Hog Index was up...
Soybeans Retreating from Highs at Midday
Barchart28 minutes ago
Soybeans prices are showing 3 to 5 cent gains in the nearbys on Wednesday. Soymeal is posting strength to lead the complex higher, up $4.80 to $5.20/ton, with Soy Oil back down 59 to 63 points. USDA did issue a corrected report to the flash sale announcement from last week,...