Author: Jason
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Kansas wheat showing stress as wind and dryness build
Out across Kansas the wheat crop is starting to feel it. Producers from western and central parts of the state are reporting thin stands uneven growth and soil that just will not hold moisture. Wind has been relentless and that top layer is powder in a lot of fields. Some areas caught a little moisture…
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California dairy producers face margin squeeze as costs climb
California dairy country is feeling the squeeze again. Milk production is steady but input costs are creeping higher and that is tightening margins for producers. Feed remains the biggest concern with hay and ration costs staying elevated compared to where many would like to see them. Labor and regulatory costs are also part of the…
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Markets close mixed with strength in cattle trade
Grain markets wrapped up the session under pressure while the cattle complex continued to lead the board higher. Corn closed the day at 4.52 per bushel as planting pace and generally favorable conditions across much of the Midwest kept a lid on rallies. Traders continue to watch early fieldwork progress closely with expectations for a…
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Colorado water concerns continue to impact planting plans
Colorado producers are once again making planting decisions based on water availability as irrigation supplies remain a concern heading into the growing season. While snowpack improved in parts of the state, it has not fully eased long-term water challenges. As a result, some farmers are adjusting acreage or shifting to crops that require less irrigation.…
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South Dakota pasture conditions off to uneven start
South Dakota livestock producers are heading into the grazing season with mixed pasture conditions across the state. Recent moisture has helped jumpstart grass growth in some areas, but others remain dry, slowing early-season development. Ranchers are monitoring conditions closely as they prepare to turn cattle out. The uneven start is forcing some producers to remain…
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Morning Markets – myradioranch.com
Markets Open Mixed as Trade Eyes Planting Progress and Demand Grain markets are mixed in early trade as planting conditions improve across much of the country and traders continue to sort through the latest USDA data. Corn is slightly lower to start the day, with pressure tied to early planting momentum and expectations for increased…