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Yellowstone bison entering Montana face slaughter, hunters
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — One of the last and largest wild bison populations in North America has begun its migration out of Yellowstone National Park into southwestern Montana, where they are being hunted and face government-sponsored slaughter as part of a population reduction program.
Meatpacking rebounds but high prices and backlogs to persist
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Meat production has rebounded from its low point during the coronavirus pandemic when dozens of plants were closed, but experts say consumer prices are likely to remain high and it will take months to work through a backlog of millions of pigs and cattle, creating headaches for producers.
Meatpacking rebounds but high prices and backlogs to persist
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Meat production has rebounded from its low point during the coronavirus pandemic when dozens of plants were closed, but experts say consumer prices are likely to remain high and it will take months to work through a backlog of millions of pigs and cattle, creating headaches for producers.
Ritzville woman uses time away from college to start business
RITZVILLE — When the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year, 20-year-old Peyton Curtis, an animal studies student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, really didn’t think it would amount to much.
Chuckwagon exhibition comes to Adams County
OTHELLO - Back in the day, the day being about 1886 or 1902 or so, the most important wagon in a cattle drive was the chuckwagon. Even though the old-fashioned cattle drive is long gone, chuckwagons still have their champions, and a group of them exhibited their wagons and their cooking skills at the Adams County Fair Friday and Saturday.
Local ranchers donate hay, feed in wildfire-stricken areas
Wildfires in Washington are leaving charred land and losses, but some folks are stepping up to help with the immediate needs, such as feeding cows.
Group: U.S. pushing through Idaho grazing plans
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials are using the coronavirus pandemic to force a through long-delayed Idaho livestock grazing allotment decision in critical sage grouse habitat for a powerful agribusiness, an environmental group says.
Group: U.S. pushing through Idaho grazing plans
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials are using the coronavirus pandemic to force a through long-delayed Idaho livestock grazing allotment decision in critical sage grouse habitat for a powerful agribusiness, an environmental group says.
Final thoughts about hunters and conservation
This is a two-part column with final thoughts about hunters and conservation.
Divergent livestock futures highlighted Wednesday's market action
Ethanol news likely undercut corn futures Wednesday. The weekly EIA report on the energy sector stated domestic ethanol stocks at an 18-month high, thereby implying diminished corn demand from that sector. That won’t help the grain industry with another massive harvest looming. December corn futures dipped 2.0 cents to $3.4175/bushel in late Wednesday trading, while May sagged 1.75 to $3.625.
Ag markets posted mixed reactions to the USDA reports
The stocks report weighed on corn futures around midsession Tuesday. The quarterly Grain Stocks report stated September 1 U.S. corn stockpiles at 1.236 million bushels, which exceeded industry expectations. That explains moderately bearish futures reaction. December corn futures slumped 2.25 cents to $3.235/bushel in post-report action, while May lost 2.25 to $3.4475.
Ag markets diverged Tuesday morning
The corn market seems directionless at midday Tuesday. The Grain and soy futures began the week trading firmly, although there was little fresh news. Corn futures have since turned downward, possibly reflecting disappointment with the weekly Export Inspections report. Current Midwest rainfall may also be weighing on prices. December corn skidded 0.25 cent to $3.6425 late Tuesday morning, while May edged down 0.5 to $3.855.
Soy, grain markets tumbled Wednesday
Crop forecasts are again depressing grain and soy prices. The weekly USDA Crop Progress report boosted the corn crop rating 1% to 74% good-to-excellent, which is the second highest late-August reading since 1994. The prospect of huge fall yields, as well as industry forecasts to that effect, clearly undercut CBOT futures. December corn futures closed 11.75 cents lower at $3.52 Wednesday, while May lost 11.0 to $3.7375.
Ag markets are decidedly mixed at midsession Tuesday
Talk of large production is depressing corn futures. Corn futures proved unable to sustain their early-week follow-through to last week’s late rally and turned downward yesterday. Preliminary results of an ongoing crop tour seem to be weighing on the corn and bean markets. September corn stalled at $3.6075/bushel late Monday morning, while December sagged 0.75 to $3.7075.
Ag markets proved quite mixed Monday
Export news affected the crop markets Monday. After declining Sunday night in reaction to the near-miss on northern Plains frost damage, corn futures seemed set to add to those losses today. That changed after a 120,000-tonne corn sale to Mexico was announced, but the poor showing on the Export Inspections report seemed to limit gains. December corn futures settled 4.5 cents higher at $3.43/bushel Monday, while May added 4.0 to $3.635.
Ag markets moved mostly higher again Tuesday morning
Slow harvesting may be boosting corn and soybean futures. Monday’s weekly Crop Progress report showed both the corn and soybean harvest are lagging well behind normal. Moreover, with Iowa wet and rain forecast for much of the Midwest in the short run, the slow harvest may reduce the size and quality of the crop. December corn futures surged 6.5 cents to $3.39/bushel late Tuesday morning, while May climbed 7.0 to $3.6075.
Ag markets moved mostly lower Monday morning
Reduced frost risk is undercutting the crop markets. The lack of action in the Black Sea region is probably depressing the grain markets Monday morning, but the early revision to the weather forecast seems more important at this point. That is, the anticipated freeze line on the weekend weather forecasts moved northward, thereby reducing the potential damage to the corn and soybean crops. December corn futures fell 6.0 cents to $3.50/bushel around midsession Monday, while May lost 5.5 to $3.715.
Ag markets turned mostly lower in early Tuesday trade
Corn futures are following soybeans lower Tuesday morning. The weekly USDA Crop Progress report indicated a 2% drop in good-to-excellent ratings for U.S. corn, which probably exceeded expectations. However, given the gains posted Monday and the surprisingly good soy result, corn futures followed the soy complex lower. September corn slid 3.75 cents to $3.55/bushel late Tuesday morning, while December lost 3.75 cents to $3.655.
Ag markets posted divergent moves again Thursday
The Export Sales report discouraged corn traders. The USDA report indicated a disappointing total for old crop corn sales, although the new crop total easily topped forecasts. The former apparently grabbed the attention of traders, as indicated by subsequent CBOT weakness. Superlative growing conditions are encouraging bears. September corn dropped 4.75 cents to $3.57/bushel in late Thursday trading, while December lost 4.5 cents to $3.67.
Ag markets remained mixed at midsession Thursday
The USDA’s Export Sales report discouraged corn traders. The weekly export sales report indicated a disappointing total for old crop corn sales, although the new crop total easily topped forecasts. The former apparently grabbed the attention of traders, as indicated by subsequent CBOT weakness. September corn dropped 3.75 cents to $3.58/bushel in late Thursday morning trading, while December lost 3.5 cents to $3.68.