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Truck Shipments (Movement) in 10,000 lb Units - El Centro, CA

USDA - 15 mins ago

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 05-JUL-2022 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)

Shipping Point Asian Vegetables Report - Phoenix, AZ

USDA - 22 mins ago

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 05-JUL-2022 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)

Shipping Point Herb Report - Phoenix, AZ

USDA - 22 mins ago

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 05-JUL-2022 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)

Shipping Point Subtropical F&V Report - Phoenix, AZ

USDA - 35 mins ago

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 05-JUL-2022 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)

Shipping Point Fruit Report - Phoenix, AZ

USDA - 35 mins ago

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 05-JUL-2022 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)

Ukraine Talks with Turkey, UN on Securing Grain Exports; Port Damage Persists; Harvest Continues

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 45 mins ago

Reuters writer Ronald Popeski reported yesterday that, “Ukraine is holding talks with Turkey and the United Nations to secure guarantees for grain exports from Ukrainian ports, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on […] (full story)

Farm Finances: Trends in Working Capital

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 48 mins ago

Working capital represents the liquid funds that a business has available to meet short-term financial obligations. The amount of working capital a business has is calculated by subtracting current liabilities […] (full story)

Tennessee Cotton: Spider Mite Numbers Increasing

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 51 mins ago

I’ve received several phone calls about spider mites increasing in cotton around West Tennessee. Spider mites favor hot, dry weather and will often become an issue after plant bug applications […] (full story)

Tennessee Cotton: Managing Plant Growth Going Into July

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 53 mins ago

More times than not, when a cotton planter left a TN field in 2022, a thunderstorm bringing ~2″ of rain and cool weather would arrive 3 days later. I’ve walked […] (full story)

Tennessee Corn: Fungicides Not a Good Investment in Dry Weather

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 55 mins ago

Even with some rain in the forecast, the dry to drought conditions in Tennessee have reduced disease development and hence reduced the potential to break even on a fungicide in […] (full story)

Tennessee Corn, Soybeans: In-Season Plant Testing Interpretation During Dry Soil Conditions

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 59 mins ago

In season plant tissue testing helps producers monitor plant nutrition and can be useful in diagnosing nutrient deficiency. Detecting deficiencies early can allow the corrective or preventive action that will […] (full story)

Minnesota: Weed Management Field Day, Rosemount, July 13

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 5 mins ago

Growers, crop consultants, agronomists, and other stakeholders are invited to attend the University of Minnesota’s Corn-Soybean Weed Management Field Day on July 13, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […] (full story)

Minnesota: Soybean Gall Midge Field Day, Luverne, July 13

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 8 mins ago

It is later than typical, but we finally detected the emergence of overwintering generation adults in SW MN on June 23. Apparently, our emergence cages missed the beginning of the […] (full story)

Iowa Corn: 8 Things to Know About Tar Spot

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 13 mins ago

Are you using the Tarspotter app this year? If you are, you may have noticed that the forecast for tarspot is high for Iowa. In addition, The Cruz Lab in Indiana tweeted they had […] (full story)

Acreage, Grain Stocks Summaries: Soybeans, Rice React Favorably, Cotton, Corn Slightly Negative

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 18 mins ago

The USDA released its annual Acreage Report, which provided the markets with a more accurate idea of spring planting progress and what potential supply implications may be in store for […] (full story)

Shipping Point Fruit Report - Fresno, CA

USDA - 1 hr 23 mins ago

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 05-JUL-2022 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)

USDA Planted Acreage: Corn Down; Soybeans, Wheat Up Slightly; Big Increase in Cotton

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 29 mins ago

Corn planted area for all purposes in 2022 is estimated at 89.9 million acres, down 4 percent or 3.44 million acres from last year. Compared with last year, planted acreage […] (full story)

Grain Stocks: Corn Up Slightly; Soybeans, Wheat See Significant Declines

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 34 mins ago

Corn stocks in all positions on June 1, 2022 totaled 4.35 billion bushels, up 6 percent from June 1, 2021. Of the total stocks, 2.12 billion bushels are stored on […] (full story)

Rice Stocks: Rough Rice Down 10% from Last Year

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 37 mins ago

Rough rice stocks in all positions on June 1, 2022 totaled 56.6 million hundredweight (cwt), down 10 percent from the total on June 1, 2021. Stocks held on farms totaled […] (full story)

Shurley on Cotton: Thoughts on the Acreage Report, Demand, Other Factors

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 42 mins ago

With much higher costs this season, the present demise in price is reason for much concern. Profit will depend on marketing (how much is already priced, will prices recover and […] (full story)

Shipping Point Fruit Report - Yakima, WA

USDA - 1 hr 43 mins ago

YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 05-JUL-2022 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Phone: (602) 514-7210 Fax: (602) Any questions or comments can be sent via email to:... (full story)

National Weekly Ag Energy Roundup

USDA - 1 hr 45 mins ago

Click to view report lswagenergy.pdf in PDF format (full story)

Texas Sorghum: Considerations for Mid to Late Summer Planting

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 45 mins ago

South & Coastal Texas With record high prices on grain sorghum in much of Texas, some have wondered if the prices might stir interest in Central & South Texas of planting a […] (full story)

Elon Musk Just Gave Investors Another Reason to Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock

Will Ashworth - Barchart - 1 hr 49 mins ago

Tesla (TSLA) was just passed by BYD (BYDDY) as the world’s largest producer of electric vehicles (EV). Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) is one of BYD’s largest shareholders. BYD is another reason to own Berkshire stock. (full story)

Evening Edition | Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Agriculture.com - 1 hr 49 mins ago

In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about crop progress around the country, agriculture policy, and an international perspective. Crop Progress USDA’s Crop Progress Report was released today, delayed one day from the usual Monday schedule due... (full story)

California Almonds: Is It Time for a Closer Look at Alternative Nutrient Sources?

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 1 hr 53 mins ago

Consistent, positive net return/acre to the grower is the key to sustainable farming. In 2022, hitting that goal is tougher due to 1) lower almond prices and 2) increases in […] (full story)

California Almonds: When to Start Shaking?

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 2 hrs 2 mins ago

Almonds can be harvested as soon as 100% of the nuts on the tree reach hull split. 100% hull split occurs when the lowest nuts in the lower interior canopy […] (full story)

USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report (7/5): Spring Wheat Improves; Corn, Soybeans, and Sorghum Worsen

Grainnet - 2 hrs 7 mins ago

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California Almonds: Pre- & Post-Harvest Orchard Management Considerations

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 2 hrs 12 mins ago

ALL SUMMER Valley smoke: Wildfire smoke blocks sunlight from reaching the ground and increases relative humidity. Consult with your PCA/CCA to plan ahead to head off possible trouble this summer […] (full story)

Cattle Fall Triple Digits

Alan Brugler - Barchart - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

Live cattle futures were down by $1.50 to $1.87 on Tuesday after ags mostly fell out of the extended weekend. Feeder cattle futures closed with $1.40 to $1.80 losses on the day. Fat cattle futures are 60 cents to $1 weaker through midday. Feeders are also down by 70 to... (full story)

Double Digit Drops for Tuesday Wheat

Alan Brugler - Barchart - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

CBT SRW futures ended the day with 4% to 4.6% losses of as much as 39 cents. KC wheat futures ended the day with 48 1/4 to 51 1/2 cent losses. Spring wheat futures were down by 6% weaker in September to below the $9/bu mark. NASS data had the... (full story)

Lean Hogs Close Mixed

Alan Brugler - Barchart - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

The nearby premiums for lean hog futures expanded by ~$2-$4 with July and August closing $2.55 to $2.97 higher and the deferreds ending $0.17 to $1.50 weaker. July now holds a $6.20 premium to August and a near $30 premium to December. USDA’s National Average Afternoon Base Hog price was... (full story)

Hard Losses in Tuesday Soy Market

Alan Brugler - Barchart - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

Wednesday’s soy market will trade with expanded limits as soybean oil stayed lock limit down most of Tuesday. For beans that is +/- $1.75, meal has a $45/ton limit tomorrow, and BO can trade within 750 points. At the close on Tuesday to start the week, soybean futures were up... (full story)

Cotton Closes Limit Lower

Alan Brugler - Barchart - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

The front month cotton futures complex ended the day with the limited 40 cent losses. July ’23 closed 373 points lower and did not reach the limit. Old crop July’s preliminary OI was just 70 contracts as of Friday. USDA’s weekly Crop Progress report showed 44% of the cotton crop... (full story)

Corn Futures Red After 4th

Alan Brugler - Barchart - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

The front month corn futures market ended the Tuesday after the 4th with 4.4% to 4.77% losses of as much as 29 cents. December did bounce by 7 1/2 cents from the day’s low into the bell. July corn ended wat $7.36, with no CME confirmed deliveries. NASS reported 7%... (full story)

Chart of the Day: Meridian Bioscience - Great Life Science Stock

Jim Van Meerten - Barchart - 2 hrs 16 mins ago

The Chart of the Day belongs to the diagnostics and Research company Meridian Bioscience (VIVO). I found the stock by sorting Barchart's Top Stocks to Own list first by the most frequent number of new highs in the last month, then used the Flipchart feature to review the charts for... (full story)

Shipping Point Vegetable Report - Raleigh, NC

USDA - 2 hrs 30 mins ago

RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 05-JUL-2022 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)

Shipping Point Onions & Potato Report - Raleigh, NC

USDA - 2 hrs 30 mins ago

RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 05-JUL-2022 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)

Farmer Sentiment Remains Weak, Crop Producers Contemplating Acreage Shifts in 2023 – Ag Barometer

Ernst Undesser - AgFax - 2 hrs 37 mins ago

Farmer sentiment remained weak in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to a reading of 97, 2 points below its May reading. During June farmers were a bit […] (full story)

05 July 2022, Knight Performance & Position Update Trading the Daily & Hourly EMA 9-18

Peter Knight - Peter Knight - 2 hrs 39 mins ago

Sections in this report 1) Performance Update Trading the Daily EMA 9-18 2) Performance Update Trading the Hourly EMA 9-183) Simplified trend procedure, the same rules apply for all time periods and markets.4) Links to generate and track trades using 60 minutes to monthly data5) How to create any allocation... (full story)

Wholesale Market Asian F&V Report - San Francisco, CA

USDA - 2 hrs 50 mins ago