U.S. barley markets pretty well settled down
It appears the barley markets, both feed and malting, have
settled down for a long winter nap, according to Randy Brag of
Valley Grain Services in Casselton, N.D.
Malting barley contracts for 2012
New APH yield option for 2012 crop insurance
Beginning with the 2012 crop year, producers purchasing Federal
Crop Insurance for corn and soybeans will have the option to use
the Trend-Adjusted Actual Production History (TA-APH) Yield
Endorsement
January USDA report gives markets direction
The USDA Crop Production Report released on Jan. 12 indicates
that the total U.S. corn and soybean crop in 2011 will decline from
production levels in 2010.
Double deck trailer ban in Highway Safety Bill
Unfortunately, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science
and Transportation recently included the double deck trailer ban in
S. 1950, the Commercial Motor Vehicle Enhancement Act of
2011.
Wheat market trying to stabilize after USDA report
The bad news is that after USDA released its supply and demand
report on Jan. 12 which contained some bearish to neutral numbers
for wheat, the market took a hit. The good news is that since then
the
Why all the fuss over protein levels in spring wheat?
ADA, Minn. - Protein discounts and premiums started having a big
impact on spring wheat prices in 2009, according to Frayne Olson,
NDSU Extension grain marketing specialist. And since that time,
many
Wiersma reviews wheat releases, gives picks for 2012
ADA, Minn. - It's become a regular part of each year's series of
Small Grains Update Meetings - Jochum Wiersma's review of the
latest releases in wheat varieties plus a list of recommended
varietie
Dry bean supplies will remain tight in 2012
FARGO, N.D. - Tight supplies were the order of the day for many
varieties of dry edible beans in 2011, and it looks like the
situation will remain much the same in 2012, according to John
Thompson, dr
Large crowd learns about precision agriculture
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - If the size of the crowd at the recent
Precision Ag Summit was any indication, there is a lot of interest
in this aspect of farming. In fact, one of the speakers during the
event sai
Hydration, ventilation critical components of calf management
Though Minnie Ward credits automated calf feeders as a driver of
average daily gain on her Rochester, Minn. operation, she says it's
the overall management process through weaning that makes the
bigge
Pigs keep growing through cold days of January
COURTLAND, Minn. ? Cold weather arrived later than normal, but
it arrived nonetheless. By Jan. 19, temperatures in Nicollet County
reached down to minus 10 degrees.
If you've always wanted to see a crew of guys destroy a Lamborghini with sledgehammers, today's your lucky day. A businessman in China bought a pre-owned Lamborghini, and it started having engine problems a month later. So he took it back to the dealership to have it worked on, but supposedly they couldn't fix the engine . . . and they also damaged the chassis. That's when the guy decided to take drastic measures: To mark World Consumer Rights day on March 15th, he had a team of nine guys attack the car with sledgehammers, in protest. Oh, and by the way, the car retails for around $280,000.
LeBron, Wade help Heat take down Knicks LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night.
Manning, Irsay seek to 'dispel misperception' Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay "had a long talk" Friday, coming to terms with comments made to the media this week, first by the Colts quarterback and then by the team's owner two days later.
Source: Oswalt likely to sign with Cards 'soon' It seems free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt has elected to remain in the National League and is likely to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals "soon," a major league source said late Friday night.
Broncos hire ex-Jaguars coach Del Rio as DC The Denver Broncos announced Friday night they had agreed to terms with Jack Del Rio to become the club's new defensive coordinator.
Thomas: White House flap 'all media-driven' Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, who has become something of a political lightning rod lately, weighed in Friday on his beliefs that the federal government is "out of control."
Phillies, Pence agree on one-year, $10.4M deal The Phillies have agreed with right fielder Hunter Pence on a one-year, $10.4 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration, the team announced Friday.
Donovan, Everton outduel Dempsey, Fulham Landon Donovan set up both goals for Everton, which rallied to beat Fulham and Clint Dempsey 2-1 Friday night for a berth in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
