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China accounted for most of the U.S. soybean export sales during the week ending September 21st. The USDA says China bought nearly 600,000 tons of U.S. beans, nearly all of the week’s reported purchases, but overall demand remains limited as Brazil holds a large of the global market due to... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: ATLANTA SEP 28 2023 DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS AND IMPORTS OF ORNAMENTAL CROPS FOR SEP 27 2023 ... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: WASHINGTON SEP 28 2023 DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS AND IMPORTS OF ORNAMENTAL CROPS FOR SEP 27 2023 ... (full story)


AJ_PY027 Atlanta, GA Thur. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News SHELL EGGS: Daily National Egg Market-at-a-Glance New York egg prices are unchanged on all sizes. Regional and California prices are steady. The undertone is steady. Demand is light to moderate. Offerings are light... (full story)


ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 28-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


NW_PY021 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News TURKEY: Weekly Turkeys Slaughtered in Federally Inspected Plants (Thur) Week ending 23-Sep-2023 (Preliminary) (Released 12:00 Central Time) ---------Young turkeys---------- Old Total... (full story)


NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Estimated U.S. Fryer Slaughter/Fryer Availability Comparison (Thur) Million head Million head Avg Week ending Slaughtered Available* ... (full story)


NW_PY002 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Young Chickens Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) Week ending 23-Sep-23 (Preliminary) ... (full story)


NW_PY017 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News MISC. POULTRY: Weekly Poultry Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) (Preliminary) (Released 12:00 PM Central Time) Week ending 23-Sep-2023 Young Light Heavy ... (full story)


November WTI crude oil (CLX23 ) this morning is down -0.60 (-0.64%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX23 ) is down -0.307 (-1.20%). Nov WTI crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately lower, with crude prices falling back from a 13-month high. Weaker-than-expected U.S. economic news today sparked energy... (full story)
CLX23: 92.49 (-1.19), RBX23: 2.4913 (-0.0588)


NW_PY005 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News Daily South Central Region Eggs ... (full story)


NW_PY018 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News Daily Midwest Regional Eggs ... (full story)


Biologicals are becoming more popular among farmers, and it can be used with fertilizer to help reduce input costs and increase yield, while at the same time enhancing crop nutrition. ... (full story)


Some recent economic data points have revived recession fears, sending equities sharply lower this September. Here are 3 recession-proof stocks that conservative investors can consider now. (full story)
WMT: 162.03 (+0.31), PFE: 32.04 (-0.06), KO: 55.88 (-0.07), BRK.B: 358.83 (+1.05), PEP: 169.25 (-0.32)


Philadelphia 28-September-2023 Auction Sales - Prices To Growers Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News, Federal-State Market News Service, USDA Phone: (215) 551-6791 Fax: (215) 336-0355 AL_FV160 Lincoln County Produce Auction Summary Data compiled by: Lincoln County Produce... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: YAKIMA SEP 28 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: WED SEP 27 2023 *MODE IS TRUCK... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: YAKIMA SEP 28 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: WED SEP 27 2023 * MODE IS TRUCK UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ... (full story)


MD_DA599 Dry Products Price Summary Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Prices reported below represent carlot/trucklot quantities, spray process, dollars per pound, in 50 lb. & 25 kg bags, and totes, prices are FOB unless... (full story)


NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana parishes are bracing for impacts to drinking water that are set to arrive by mid-to-late October near New Orleans as salt water from the Gulf of Mexico continues intruding further up the Mississippi River. Drought and low water levels in the lower Mississippi River have allowed... (full story)


NW_PY019 Atlanta, GA Thu. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Daily Estimated Slaughter of Broiler/Fryers Estimate Actual Avg. Wt. Actual Avg. Wt. (1,000) (1,000) ... (full story)


The Japanese yen on Wednesday rose to an 11-month high of 149.71 yen per dollar, just below the 33-year high of 151.95 posted last October. According to former top Japanese currency official Eisuke Sakakibara, the Japanese government may step into foreign exchange markets if the yen goes beyond 150 against... (full story)


COLUMBIA Shipping Point Prices as of 28-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


The beginning of September marks the end of the annual grilling season, the peak time for animal protein demand. Cattle and hog futures trade on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. While the price differential in the hogs’ forward curve reflects the seasonal pattern, cattle has been another story. (full story)
LEZ23: 190.650 (+2.475), GFV23: 254.425 (+2.175), HEZ23: 75.875 (+3.100), LEV23: 186.700 (+1.800), GFX23: 257.325 (+2.525), HEV23: 83.900 (+1.775)


MD_DA350 Buttermilk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Central: The Central dry buttermilk price series was unchanged this week. Spot cream availability continues to be limited, though butter and dry buttermilk processors... (full story)


Is the corn market forming a long-term bottom? We should know by the end of September. (full story)
ZCPAUS.CM: 4.5865 (+0.0385), ZCZ23: 487-0 (+3-6)


MD_DA751 Casein - National Casein Report for U.S. Imports Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Acid casein prices were unchanged this week, but both ends of the rennet casein price range moved lower this week. Contacts report strengthening demand for... (full story)


MD_DA710 Dry Whole Milk - U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Dry whole milk (DWM) prices were unchanged across the range this week. Some contacts say they are wrapping up DWM contracts for Q4 purchasers. Spot demand for DWM is steady, as some ... (full story)


MD_DA770 Lactose - Central and Western U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Prices for lactose slid lower across all facets of the range and mostly price series this week. Some stakeholders say spot purchasers have been ordering additional loads of... (full story)


MD_DA560 Dry Whey - Eastern U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 The East dry whey price series was unchanged this week. Due to the strength of Class I orders, cheese contacts report that milk volumes are still tight and that spot loads are ... (full story)


MD_DA650 Nonfat Dry Milk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Central: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices firmed on the bottom of the range and top of the mostly price series. Trading values in the countryside have... (full story)


MD_DA640 Nonfat Dry Milk - Western U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Prices for low/medium nonfat dry milk (NDM) moved higher across all facets of the range and mostly price series in the West. Although some manufacturers note tighter... (full story)


MD_DA540 Dry Whey - Western U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Dry whey prices moved slightly higher across all facets of the range and mostly price series in the West. Trading of nonpreferred brand loads is more active. Domestic demand is... (full story)


MD_DA530 Dry Whey - Central U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Dry whey prices shifted higher on the bottom of the range and across the mostly price series. Lighter milk availability and firming high-protein whey concentrate markets are ... (full story)


MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Prices for whey protein concentrate 34 % (WPC 34%) moved up at the bottom of the range, while the top moved lower. Both ends of the WPC 34% mostly price... (full story)


MD_DA240 Fluid Milk and Cream - Western U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 In California, temperatures decreased from the 90s/80s range during the prior week to the 70s/80s range this week, improving cow comfort. Although milk production is... (full story)


MD_DA230 Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Processors in the region continue to say milk and milk components are slowly edging higher at the farm level. Still, pipelines have yet to be replenished. Class I milk... (full story)


MD_DA340 Buttermilk - Western U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Dry buttermilk prices moved slightly higher on the top end of the mostly price series in the West. Domestic demand is strong to steady. Some manufacturers report no spot load... (full story)


The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe, which is struggling to maintain strength as it spins just to the west of Rina – creating a challenging forecast for... (full story)


MD_DA199 International Dairy Market News - Price Summary Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 US$ per Metric Ton and Pounds, FOB Port More complete product specifications and narrative reports, for the following prices, may be found at:... (full story)


NW_PY041 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News Daily Central Region Breaking Stock ... (full story)


What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. Stocks this morning are modestly higher. Stocks are wavering... (full story)
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An ag meteorologist says the severity of the drought is in the rearview mirror, but some areas of the Corn Belt could still experience significant dryness. Matt Makens says much-needed moisture could arrive this winter in areas of the Great Plains and Eastern Corn Belt.  “The outlook does get better. ... (full story)


AJ_PY003 Atlanta, GA Thu. Sep 28, 2023 USDA Market News Daily New York Eggs ... (full story)


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Despite a turbulent year of steep declines, Beyond Meat may be cooking up an unlikely comeback, as intriguing market moves hint at a sizzling reversal on the horizon. (full story)
BYND: 9.62 (+0.12)


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