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Managing corn rootworm with Vorceed Enlist from Pioneer
Brownfield Ag News16 minutes ago
A corn specialist with Pioneer says corn rootworm has become increasingly problematic the last few years. Macy Marek tells Brownfield, “You can think back to only having struggles of it on corn-on-corn acres, but now we know it’s present in a lot of our rotated acres as well that our...
Large reductions in Michigan cherry crop
Brownfield Ag News16 minutes ago
A northern Michigan cherry grower says farmers in the region are expecting to harvest a significantly smaller crop following a damaging frost this spring. Ben LaCross tells Brownfield a warmup at the end of April was just enough to make buds vulnerable to loss. “Although it was brief, it kind...
Wisconsin Supreme Court decision could impact farmers
Brownfield Ag News16 minutes ago
A Wisconsin Senator says a recent State Supreme Court decision might create more legal challenges on the state’s farms. Howard Marklein says the high court ruled in favor of Governor Tony Evers and against him saying, “the power to pause, object to, or suspend administrative rules before and after promulgation...

Latest US Tariff Threats Boost the Dollar
Barchart28 minutes ago
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.24% and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher as President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) and Mexico, beginning August 1, risk stoking inflation pressures that could keep the Fed from...
Justice Department challenging California’s egg laws
Brownfield Ag News32 minutes ago
The U.S. Justice Department says California’s egg regulations violate the Constitution and have contributed to higher egg prices. The lawsuit claims state laws oppose the Egg Products Inspection Act, and points to Proposition 12’s cage-free standards as a violation of the Supremacy Clause. Plaintiffs say within two years of the...
Specialty crop growers thankful for marketing assistance
Brownfield Ag News32 minutes ago
A potato industry leader says a second wave of Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program payments has been a welcome relief for growers. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield economic difficulties have been ongoing since the pandemic for several specialty crops. “A lot of farmers, specialty crops along...
Turkey hatchery data implies supply growth
Brownfield Ag News32 minutes ago
Turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards an increase in supply. That’s as the industry continues efforts to rebuild the flock following infections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The USDA says there were 24.383 million turkey eggs in incubators at the start of the month, rising 1% on the year. The...
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3 Agentic AI Stocks to Buy Now
Barchart40 minutes ago
The agentic AI trend is accelerating, and these stocks could be the top beneficiaries.

Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Trump Remains Patient with Putin
Barchart43 minutes ago
August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) on Monday closed down -1.47 (-2.15%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed down -0.0216 (-0.99%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell from 3-week highs and fell sharply on speculation that President Trump's tariff policies will slow global economic growth and energy demand....

Nat-Gas Prices Soar as US Weather Forecasts Heat Up
Barchart45 minutes ago
August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Monday closed up +0.152 (+4.59%). Aug nat-gas prices on Monday rallied sharply and posted a 1-week high. Hotter US weather forecasts that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage pushed prices sharply higher on Monday. Forecaster Atmospheric G2...
USB’s July board meeting underway, trade a major focus
Brownfield Ag News48 minutes ago
The secretary of the United Soybean Board says there’s a lot of growth potential for U.S. soybean exports. Susan Watkins tells Brownfield it’s a big focus of this week’s USB July Board meeting that’s being held in Virginia. “We need to go into smaller markets and start creating some demand...
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Meta Just Poached More Top AI Talent. Should You Buy META Stock Here?
Barchart1 hour ago
The Mark Zuckerberg-led company has bolstered its AI team further, this time winning over an exec from Apple.

Grain Market Bears Seized the Moment Last Week. What That Means for Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat.
Barchart1 hour ago
Last week’s price action was ominous for grain bulls, but there are a few signs of hope emerging.

Sugar Prices Fall on the Outlook for Robust Global Supplies
Barchart1 hour ago
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.27 (-1.63%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -14.90 (-3.08%). Sugar prices on Monday gave up an early advance and fell sharply, with London sugar posting a 1-week low. Sugar prices have plummeted over...

Cocoa Prices Settle Higher as Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Slow
Barchart1 hour ago
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Monday closed up +110 (+1.35%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed up +71 (+1.23%) Cocoa prices moved sharply higher Monday on signs of a slowdown in Ivory Coast cocoa exports. Monday's government data showed that Ivory Coast farmers shipped 1.73...