An agronomist says some farmers are starting to think about next year as harvest gets closer to the finish line in the Mississippi Delta. “Plan, plan, plan,” says Stephen Leininger with Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC. He says every input matters with thin margins. “We’re taking a hard look at fertilizer and...

Unsafe nitrate levels were found during free well water tests at Farmfest in southwest Minnesota last month. Margaret Wagner with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says more than 100 private wells were tested over the three-day event. “Within that, six of those private well samples exceeded the federal health standard...

The executive vice president of the Agricultural Council of Arkansas says he’s encouraged USDA is working with Congress to evaluate whether economic aid is needed for farmers and ranchers. Andrew Grobmyer tells Brownfield “I’m hopeful some additional policies will emerge soon that will ease some of the concerns farmers have...

An assistant professor at Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says a new USDA program could help land grant universities better support veterinary care in rural communities. Luciana de Costa says the Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan could expand funding opportunities for prospective students. “With the money that will...

Heavy, unusual out-of-the-money (OTM) put options activity in Amazon highlights a potentially attractive buy-in play for short sellers of AMZN puts. This is seen in today's Barchart Unusual Stock Options Activity Report.

The Fed’s borrowing rate has a direct and immediate impact on saving rates. That means the APY on your high-yield savings account will likely fall alongside the federal funds rate. But a high-yield account is still the most attractive option for savers.

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Meta Platforms is set to begin its “Meta Connect 2025” event today, where it is widely expected to unveil the Hypernova glasses. AI products could be a key driver for Meta in the coming years, which makes these glasses crucial for the company.

Direct cash cattle trade activity is starting to pick up.  A few bids have surfaced in the south at $239.   Asking prices are around $242 live in the South, but still haven’t been established in the North.  There are several dollars between the two, at least in the South.  That...

The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a recent trip to Washington, D.C., could pave the way for more pork exports. Jennifer Tirey says conversations during last week’s Fall Legislative Action Conference around expanded access to Thailand were promising. “Currently, we export a very small amount of...