Rolling billboards promote U.S. beef, pork in Seoul

Television ads only work if you are tuned to the right channel. Billboards don’t move. Even Internet advertising is only effective if you visit a particular website. USMEF-Korea

Dairy cattle group seeks award nominees

The Red and White Dairy Cattle Association is seeking nominations for its five annual awards. The recipients will be honored at the National Red & White Convention to be held in Dunkirk, N.Y. The dates

Prairie Farms to celebrate 75th anniversary

As part of a year-long celebration of its rich history of providing high-quality dairy products to communities for 75 years, Prairie Farms Dairy is hosting multiple fun-filled anniversary events

NCBA, PLC call for full delisting of wolves nationwide

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council expressed support for proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove the gray wolf from the

Recent crop insurance changes promote water conservation

Recently the USDA-Risk Management Agency reduced their mandated number of crop samples per acre that had to be maintained for insurance appraisal under center pivot irr

Wheat streak mosaic virus spreading

By John J. Forshee River Valley Extension District Director As farming practices change, so do weed and disease problems that we face. Such is the case we are experiencing with the rise in the incidence of

No-till, crop rotation important for future

By Jennifer Carrico Taking care of the land is how farmers can preserve the ground for future generations to ensure maximum production, according to Dwayne Beck, manager of Dakota Lakes Researc

Website helps potato growers avoid, manage glyphosate issues

Glyphosate can be a great solution for potato growers, especially for pre-plant control of weeds and volunteer grains. However, drift, tank contamination, and

Hoffman crew sees good harvest, rain in Olney, Texas

By Jada Bulgin Monday, June 3 Earlier this week, we received a visit from some folks at John Deere. They were part of the PIP team. PIP stands for Product Improvement Program

Roland Harvesting hits the road for harvest

By Megan Roland Tuesday, June 4 The day is finally here! After a long winter and weeks of preparation it is finally time for Roland Harvesting to begin the anxiously awaited trip south. This d

Difficult to anticipate corn production

The corn market appears to be having difficulty anticipating the likely size of the 2013 U.S. crop. Over the past three weeks, December 2013 corn futures have traded from a low of $5.12 to a high of $5

Monsanto's tests show commercial wheat varieties in PNW free of GM trait

By Jennifer M. Latzke Monsanto continues to work with the investigation team from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant

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Dalhart livestock auction report

The Cattleman’s Livestock Auction, Dalhart, Texas, June 6, reported receipts of 1,412 head, compared to 990 head last week and 2,571 head last year, according to the USDA Market News, Amarillo, Texas. Compared to we

Ogallala livestock auction report

The Ogallala Livestock Auction Market, Ogallala, Neb., reported receipts of 4,800 head June 6, compared to 4,950 head last year, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Kearney

Pratt livestock auction report

The Pratt Livestock Feeder Cattle Auction, Pratt, Kan., reported receipts of 2,645 head June 6, compared to 4,204 head last week and 1,731 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market New

South Central direct sheep sales report

The South Central Direct Sheep Report for week ending June 07, reported 1,500 head feeder lambs, according to the USDA Market News Service, San Angelo, Texas. Compared to last week feeder lambs were $5

Woodward livestock market report

The Woodward Livestock Market, Woodward, Okla., reported receipts of 7,525 head June 10, compared to 5,014 head last week and 4,130 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News

Dodge City livestock sales report

The Winter Livestock Feeder Cattle Auction, Dodge City, Kan., reported receipts of 2,491 head June 12, compared to 2,699 head last week and 1,325 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agricultu

Grain market close

1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 1 cent lower. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $33 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were $31 to $32. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $30. Great Northerns were steady at $45 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. In North Dakota and Minnesota, navy beans were steady $30. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, light red kidneys were steady $50; in North Dakota...

Grain market close

The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for June 11, reported in futures trading that Chicago July soft red winter wheat was $6.96 3/4, up 7 cents; July corn, $6.59 1/2, up 9 1/2 cents; and August soybeans, $14

Grain, soybean bids higher

Grain and soybean bids were higher after losses posted June 10, according to the National Grain Market Summary, June 11. Corn saw a boost from tight supplies and slow farmer selling. Soybeans posted double digit gains on tight

Grain market close

1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 2 cents lower. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $33 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were steady $31 to $32. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $30. Great Northerns were steady at $43 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. In North Dakota and Minnesota, navy beans were steady $30. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, light red kidneys were steady $50; in ...

Soybeans close sharply higher

In the futures close, Kansas City July wheat was $7.43 1/2, down 2 1/4 cents. Terminal wheat bids, paid for truck delivery, included Kansas City, $7.44, down 2 cents; Minneapolis, $8.41 1/2, up 3/4 cents; Portland, $7.75 to $7.78 3/4, unchanged to down 3 3/4 cents; St. Louis, $7.19, down 4 cents. No. 2 yellow, price paid for truck deliver, included: Kansas City, $7.32 to $7.37, up 10 cents; Minneapolis, $6.97 1/2, up 10 1/4 cents; southern Iowa, $7.13 to $7.22 1/2, up 4 3/4 to 9 1/4 cents; ...

Grain market close

2 yellow corn in north central Colorado was mostly 3 cents lower and $6.53 to $7.03 per bushel. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $33 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were $31 to $32. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $30. Great Northerns were steady at $43 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. In North Dakota and Minnesota, navy beans were steady $30. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, light red kidneys were steady $50; in ...

Corn, soybeans lower while wheat closes mixed

In the futures close, Kansas City July wheat was $7.67, up 1/2 cent. Terminal wheat bids, paid for truck delivery, included Kansas City, $7.59 to $7.62, unchanged; Minneapolis, $8.46 1/4, down 1 1/4 cents; Portland, $7.72 to $7.80 3/4, up 2 1/4 to 10 3/4 cents; St. Louis, $7.29, down 2 cents. No. 2 yellow, price paid for truck deliver, included: Kansas City, $7.18 to $7.21, down 3 cents; Minneapolis, $6.71 1/2, down 3 cents; southern Iowa, $6.85 1/2 to $6.99 1/2, down 15 1/2 to 3 cents; Omaha...

Grain market close

1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 6 cents lower. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $33 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were $31 to $32. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $30. Great Northerns were steady at $43 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. In North Dakota and Minnesota, navy beans were steady $30. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, light red kidneys were steady $50; in North ...

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