With the USDA cancelling its regularly scheduled July cattle inventory report due to budget cuts, a question that many would like to have answered is: How big is the U.S. cattle herd?. Fortunately, historical relationships between changes in prior and subsequent inventories and levels of cow slaughter in between or...

How big is the U.S. cattle herd?

Lean hogs settle the Monday session with contracts closing within 35 cents of unchanged in the nearbys. The USDA Daily Direct Hog report from the afternoon showed negotiated prices down $1.05 to $82.48. The CME Lean Hog Index was $91.90 on August 8, down 90 cents from the previous day.

Hogs Mixed to Close Monday

Georgia State

Sumter County, GA

Georgia soybean grower Alex Harrell has shattered the world record yield for soybeans with a bin busting 218.2856 bushel per acre (bpa) average. Not only has he broken his own previous world record of 206 bpa, but he’s done it in back-to-back years. The 34-year-old farms about 4,000 acres...

New soybean yield record set at 218 bushels

Live cattle futures were down 65 to 95 cents in the front months at Monday’s close. Cash trade saw $185-187 sales in the South last week, with northern trade down $3 to $193. Feeder cattle futures felt some pressure from gains in corn, with losses of $2 to $2.50 in the nearbys. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $4.14 at $245.57 on August 9. Monday’s OKC auction is estimated to sell 5,300 head with prices up $2 to 6 on the week for feeder steers and $10 higher for steer calves. Heifer feeders were firm to up $4, with calves $7-10 higher.

Cattle Close Lower on Monday

December corn ended the day up 3½¢. November soybeans closed up 6¢. September wheat contracts closed mixed. CBOT wheat was up 6¢. KC wheat was down 1½¢. Minneapolis wheat was down a penny. "Monday’s bullish reversal remains supportive to corn prices as the market...

Corn and soybeans close higher | Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Lean hog futures posted $2 to $3.07 gains in the front months on Wednesday, as August rolled off the board. The national average base hog price was up $1.26 at $84.43 on Wednesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was $90.34 on August 9, down 58 cents from the previous day.

Hogs Rally Triple Digits on Wednesday

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The manure spreader may be considered by some to be the lowliest of all farm implements. Yet, considering that it was one of the most frequently used implements on many farms and weighing the huge impact it exerted on reducing the back-breaking labor to spread manure across fields, enriching them. and boosting yields, the manure spreader deserves a prime position in the pantheon of farm machinery advances.

Celebrating the history of the manure spreader

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

1. Wheat futures modestly lower in overnight trading. Wheat futures were down slightly overnight as the U.S. harvest progresses and on increased production in Ukraine. Corn and beans were little changed. The U.S. winter wheat harvest was 93% complete at the start of the week, up from 88% seven days...

3 Big Things Today, August 14, 2024

Sales for 4WD tractors were up in July while other segments remained down, according to sales numbers from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). “July’s uptick in 4WD ag tractors is a bright spot after a slowdown of sales in June and May of 2024,” says Curt Blades, senior vice president at AEM. “However, we are still seeing softness across the subcompact tractor market after years of strong sales. We know the challenges facing the market are complex. This is why AEM is focused on advocating for the swift passage of a farm bill to provide the certainty farmers need to make these purchases.”

Low equipment sales in July highlight need for farm bill

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Food & Wine

The good news: It's easy to avoid getting sick to the gills.

Worms Are ‘Pretty Common’ in These Types of Fish — Here’s What to Do

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed a continued decline by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended August 10th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims fell to 227,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level of 234,000. Economists...

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Extend Pullback

How big is the U.S. cattle herd? Budget constraints have caused the USDA to limit the number of reports it releases. Among these is the July Cattle Inventory Report. However, there is enough historical context from which some conclusions may be drawn. “A model estimates the July 1 U.S. cattle...

Cattle Herd Contraction Appears To Be Continuing

Cooking With Maryann

Fall is on the way, and while it is still blazing hot, the evenings are starting to cool down a bit. I love this time of year. It's like pre-fall. This recipe is still great for any season though! Here's what you'll need for 4 servings:

Amazingly Creamy Beef Stroganoff

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Row crops ended ended lower Tuesday with soybeans making new contract lows again. Tomm Pfitzenmaier, Summit Commodity Brokerage, says soybeans suffered from report hangover as the market is still pricing in the 25% increase in ending stocks. However, soybeans also saw pressure from crop ratings remaining unchanged at 68% good...

Tomm Pfitzenmaier: Soybean Prices Crash as Crop Swells Dragging Down Corn

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Corn and wheat close lower | Thursday, August 15, 2024

December corn ended the day down 3¾¢. \"Led by the September contract, the corn market drifted off overnight highs on disappointing weekly old crop export sales...

December corn ended the day down 3¾¢. "Led by the September contract, the corn market drifted off overnight highs on disappointing weekly old crop export sales...

Corn and wheat close lower | Thursday, August 15, 2024

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