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Researcher Develops New Bovine Vaccine

A researcher from LSU has developed a new vaccine to help prevent bovine respiratory disease and could save in the cattle industry's $1 billion in losses from the disease.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, inflation come down By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/19/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

It was another lackluster day throughout the livestock complex as traders paid the market little attention. Still, no cash cattle trade has developed and trade will likely be delayed until Thursday. Hog prices closed higher on the Daily Direct Afternoon Hog Report, up $1.12 with a weighted average price of $80.78 on 9,406 head.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/19 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/19/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Retail Fertilizer Trends

Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher than last month in the second week of March 2024. One fertilizer was significantly more expensive: Urea was up 7% from last month with an average price of $566 per ton.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 1 1/4 cents per bushel, May soybeans are up 6 cents, May KC wheat is down 6 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 5 1/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is down 4 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, March 19

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, March 19 Exchange rate was 1.3547 up 0.0028

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, March 19

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, March 19 Exchange rate was 1.3547 up 0.0028

Fire Victims Should Test Water, Feed

Even though the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are contained, ranchers still need to assess feed and water for livestock to ensure their safety.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Little change in loonie By Glen Hallick

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/18/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

It was an impressive start to the week as most of the livestock contracts closed higher, and once again boxed beef prices closed higher, too. No cash cattle trade developed throughout the day and trade will likely be delayed until Thursday, if not even potentially Friday.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/18 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/18/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Editors' Notebook

March 19 is National Ag Day in the U.S. DTN hopes you'll join us to recognize and celebrate the many benefits agriculture brings to our nation, to our overall economy, and to the world.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 1/4 cent per bushel, May soybeans are down 1 1/4 cents, May KC wheat is up 1 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 2 1/2 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is steady.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, March 18

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, March 18 Exchange rate was 1.3519 down 0.0002

Product Of The Usa Label Ruling

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced the ruling of a voluntary label reading "Product of the USA" for meat, poultry and egg products from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the U.S.

Avoiding Saf Flight Cancellation

The ethanol industry is primed for an alcohol-to-jet conversion, but that will require both tax credits and changes to how EPA scores out corn-based ethanol in the Renewable Fuel Standard. That was a major discussion at a policy summit Monday in Washington.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 1 1/4 cents per bushel, May soybeans are down 3 1/4 cents, May KC wheat is up 5 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is up 7 1/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is up 4 cents.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Aghost Grains Close

May soybean oil closed up 1.03 cents at 49.42 cents, the highest close in 2024 with help from Thursday's new one-year high in palm oil. May corn and soybeans posted small gains and all three U.S. wheats closed lower Friday.

Us Direct Feeder Pigs

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/15/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ dips below 74 U.S. cents By MarketsFarm

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/15 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/15/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Top 5 Things To Watch

The Ides of March rolled in before the weekend with some up-and-down weather, while the nation prepares to celebrate National Ag Day March 19 and the cattle industry looks out for the latest Cattle on Feed numbers. These are some of the things we'll watch during the week of March 17.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 15

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 15 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, March 15

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, March 15 Exchange rate was 1.3521 up 0.0009

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, March 15

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, March 15 Exchange rate was 1.3521 up 0.0009

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 1/2 cent and December corn was up 1/4 cent. May soybeans closed up 3/4 cent and November soybeans were down 1 1/4 cents. May KC wheat closed down 9 3/4 cents, May Chicago wheat was down 3 1/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat was down 8 1/4 cents.

Aghost Livestock Close

Heading into Friday's trade, the market will be anxious to see what the cash cattle market accomplishes.It was a mixed day for the livestock complex as the lean hog market saw mixed interest from traders while the cattle contracts fell sharply lower.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens Thursday By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/14/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/14 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/14/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 1/2 cent per bushel, May soybeans are down 4 1/4 cents, May KC wheat is up 1/2 cent, May Chicago wheat is up 2 1/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is up 1 3/4 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 14

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 14 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, March 14

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, March 14 Exchange rate was 1.3512 up 0.0067

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, March 14

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, March 14 Exchange rate was 1.3512 up 0.0067

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 13

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 13 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a supportive day for the cattle complex as both the live cattle and feeder cattle markets were able to close higher as traders hope that the cash cattle market's willpower doesn't weaken. Meanwhile, the market wasn't as fruitful for the hog complex as traders weren't able to advance the market following Tuesday's higher end.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ strengthens with crude By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/12/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/13 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/13/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is steady, May soybeans are up 7 cents, May KC wheat is down 5 1/2 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 6 1/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is down 3 1/4 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, March 13

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, March 13 Exchange rate was 1.3445 down 0.0034

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, March 13

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, March 13 Exchange rate was 1.3445 down 0.0034

Tyson, Jbs Settle On Wage-fixing Case

Tyson Foods and JBS USA Food Company have settled with a group of current and former employees who sued many companies, claiming they allegedly conspired to fix wages. Tyson and JBS USA agreed to cooperate with the plaintiffs in the ongoing case against remaining food companies.

Aghost Livestock Close

Heading into Wednesday's market, some packer interest could develop but it's not likely that trade will develop until Thursday or Friday.It was a successful Tuesday for the livestock complex as all three markets closed higher.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, U.S. inflation rises By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/12/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/12 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/12/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Retail Fertilizer Trends

Retail fertilizer prices are mostly higher with seven of the eight major fertilizers now more expensive compared to last month. One fertilizer was significantly more expensive looking back a month. Urea was 7% higher compared to last year with an average price of $564/ton.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 1/2 cent per bushel, May soybeans are down 7 1/4 cents, May KC wheat is down 3 cents, May Chicago wheat is up 2 1/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is down 2 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, March 12

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, March 12 Exchange rate was 1.3479 up 0.0009

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 12

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 12 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, March 12

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, March 12 Exchange rate was 1.3479 up 0.0009

Aghost Livestock Close

The livestock complex didn't receive much trader support during the day as they wait to see how the market's fundamentals shape up this week.It was a typical Monday for the livestock complex where the market saw little attention from traders.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/11/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ softens By MarketsFarm

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/11 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/11/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 2 1/2 cents per bushel, May soybeans are up 1/4 cent, May KC wheat is down 7 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is down 5 1/4 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 11

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 11 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, March 11

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, March 11 Exchange rate was 1.347 up 0.0007

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, March 11

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, March 11 Exchange rate was 1.347 up 0.0007

The Looming Tax Hit On Ag

An analysis by USDA's Economic Research Service shows farmers could see higher tax liability through changes in the Child Tax Credit, income tax rates, Alternative Minimum Tax and estate taxes, which could all hit farms around the same time.

Top 5 Things To Watch

China begins cancel season, and colder weather is on the horizon, are just a few of the things we'll watch for during the week of March 10. Also, join us for the latest market and weather outlooks at our next DTN Ag Summit Series webinar that takes place March 14.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 3 1/2 cents per bushel, May soybeans are down 5 3/4 cents, May KC wheat is down 4 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 1 cent and May Minneapolis wheat is down 2 cents.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Minding Ag's Business

Crop insurance purchases for most row-crop growers must be made by March 15. Farmers also need to visit their local Farm Services Agency office to make their ARC or PLC elections for the year.

Top 5 Things To Watch

China begins cancel season, and colder weather is on the horizon, are just a few of the things we'll watch for during the week of March 10. Also, join us for the latest market and weather outlooks at our next DTN Ag Summit Series webinar that takes place March 14.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 8

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 8 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

It was another mixed day for the livestock complex as the cattle contracts rounded out the week lower while the hog complex closed mostly higher. Cash cattle trade did finally develop in the South at $185 which is $2.00 higher than last week's weighted average.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/08/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie steady, crude oil falls By MarketsFarm

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/08 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/08/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Usda Reports Review

USDA continued to reflect a more optimistic view of Brazilian crop potential than other crop scouts and agencies in Friday's WASDE report. There were few significant changes, with U.S. corn and soy balance sheets unchanged from February. Traders seemed to put little credence in USDA's Brazil soy estimate and bullish changes to China demand sent soybeans higher. Wheat recovered to rally despite more Chinese soft red cancellations.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, March 8

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, March 8 Exchange rate was 1.3463 up 0.0023

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, March 8

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, March 8 Exchange rate was 1.3463 up 0.0023

Minding Ag's Business

Crop insurance purchases for most row-crop growers must be made by March 15. Farmers also need to visit their local Farm Services Agency office to make their ARC or PLC elections for the year.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 7

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 7 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, TSX surge By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/07/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a strong day for the livestock complex as all three markets closed higher thanks to strong fundamental support. Come Friday, the market will still have a lot to sort through before the week ends as another WASDE report will be released and Southern live cattle have yet to trade.

Portland Grain Review

March 7, 2024 Portland Price Trends

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/07 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/07/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 2 1/2 cents per bushel, May soybeans are up 1 1/4 cents, May KC wheat is up 1 3/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is up 5 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is up 2 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, March 7

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, March 7 Exchange rate was 1.344 down 0.0056

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, March 7

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, March 7 Exchange rate was 1.344 down 0.0056

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 6

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 6 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil make gains By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

On Thursday, be prepared to look at export data and be on the lookout for better interest in the cash market.It was another lackadaisical day for the livestock complex as traders paid little attention to contracts and the cash cattle market has yet to really trade.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/06 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/06/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/06/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG