Tag: corn
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Nafziger warns Iowa farmers on early nitrogen risk
6 As planting gets underway across Iowa, nitrogen management is front and center and Emerson Nafziger says early applications carry risk. Nafziger, a longtime Extension agronomist, has warned that applying nitrogen too far ahead of crop uptake can lead to losses if conditions turn wet. “If soils stay wet for extended periods, nitrogen can be…
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Opening Markets on The Ranch
myradioranch.com Grain trade is starting the morning under a little pressure while cattle are holding strong. Corn is trading at $4.55 cents per bushel as planting pace across the Midwest continues to weigh on the market. Soybeans are sitting at $11.70 per bushel with traders balancing global supply against steady demand. Wheat is trading at…
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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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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…
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Mid Day Markets – myradioranch.com
Markets at Midday April 13 Grains are under pressure at midday with selling showing up across the board. Corn is trading lower as global supply and slow export demand continue to weigh on the market. Soybeans are holding mostly steady, bouncing between small gains and losses as traders look for direction. Wheat is lower, with…
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Morning Markets – myradioranch.com
Livestock markets are starting the day with continued strength following last week’s gains. Live cattle futures remain near recent highs, supported by tight supplies and steady demand. Feeder cattle are also holding firm, backed by strong cash markets. Lean hogs are opening mixed to slightly lower as traders monitor supply levels and export demand. In…