With little hay to be found in North Carolina and surrounding states, corn and soybean fodder that is baled after grain harvest is an option that might work for some farmers. RALEIGH -- WNC livestock farmers whose hay supply is dwindling because of the drought can learn about alternative feeds such as baled corn stalks during a workshop at 10 a. Cooperative Extension will be on hand to discuss the nutritional value of this feed and provide information about how to use it. Published...

At one point wheat was limit up Thursday (30 cents in the front month) to new all time highs and traders say it is supportive to the entire grain complex. Overnight trade has wheat surging higher again up 20 cents and beans rallying 9 cents to finish the evening session at 894 in the November contracts a mere 6 cents off of the $9. Technically the bean market is strong traders say and with yesterdays close taking out the near term highs on the continuous weekly charts we can now make a run...

Investors have been wary of any sign that the housing slump or tighter credit conditions would spread and spoil growth in the broader economy, and the poor jobs data was "one signal that definitely contradicted the containment scenario," said Jon Nadler, senior analyst with Kitco Bullion Dealers. Investors have been wary of any sign that the housing slump or tighter credit conditions would spread and spoil growth in the broader economy, and the poor jobs data was "one signal that...

Through mid-day Friday, USDA reported too few sales to establish a market trend, though the limited trade that did occur suggested basically steady prices with last week around $95 to $95. Last week, cash fed cattle prices moved another couple of dollars higher as wholesale beef markets continued to show some strength. Contracts through February fell on Thursday, weakened by lack of cash business and the perception that futures were carrying too much premium to cash. Short pasture remains...

Any producer (owner-operator, tenant, or tenant-landlord) who produces 10 acres or more of soybean in Kentucky is eligible to enter in either the single-crop or double-crop yield division. The quality contest has been added to encourage producers to strive for not only high levels of yield but also high-quality beans. A $500 award will be given to the producer with the highest protein level and an additional $500 award will be given for the highest level of oil. Anyone entering the yield...

Appointed members representing soybean producers by State and unit are: The mandatory program is funded at the rate of one-half of 1 percent of the net market price of the soybeans purchased. All appointees will serve three-year terms, beginning December 2007. Cooper, Arkansas; Martin L. Ross, Delaware; Richard J. Covert, Illinois; James E. Zaunbrecher, Louisiana; Granville S. Domagalski, Michigan; Robert A. Hanks, Minnesota; Marcus S. Curtis, Mississippi; Richard L. Fordyce, Missouri;...