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Broiler numbers mixed on week, up year

Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week while continuing to run ahead of last year’s levels. That implies larger broiler production in 2024 than 2023 as producers try to keep up with demand expectations. The USDA says 242.693 million broiler-type eggs went into... Read More.

Board of Regents Releases Fall Enrollment Numbers

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Board of Regents has released fall semester enrollment figures. Based on the 20th day fall census, enrollment across Kansas' public higher education system is up by four percent compared to last year's 20th day... Read More.

Board of Regents Releases Fall Enrollment Numbers

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Board of Regents has released fall semester enrollment figures. Based on the 20th day fall census, enrollment across Kansas' public higher education system is up by four percent compared to... Read More.

Board of Regents Releases Fall Enrollment Numbers

By Lucky KiddThe Kansas Board of Regents has released fall semester enrollment figures. Based on the 20th day fall census, enrollment across Kansas' public higher education system is up by four percent compared to last year's... Read More.

Corn, wheat see gains after USDA numbers

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Quarterly stocks were a little bit below expectations, but still up sharply on the year. That was as slow export demand largely canceled out strong domestic crush demand. The trade is also watching the U.S. harvest... Read More.

Soybeans up after USDA numbers, corn, wheat mixed

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA lowered production slightly even with no changes to the record yield estimate or harvested area. New crop ending stocks were down on the month, mostly due to lower old crop carryout caused by... Read More.

Another year-to-year rise for broiler hatchery numbers

Broiler sets and placements continue to move above year ago levels. The USDA says 247.583 million broiler-type eggs were placed into incubation, down 1.065 million on the week, but up 3% on the year, with average hatchability holding at 79.5%. Placements of broiler-type chicks... Read More.

Turkey hatchery numbers below year ago levels

U.S. turkey hatchery numbers declined in July. That decrease was partially in response to slower demand and producers trying to improve their bottom lines. The USDA says there were 24.833 million turkey eggs in incubators on August 1st, 2024, 4% more than on July... Read More.

MSU wheat trials target falling numbers

Michigan State University’s wheat variety trials for the first time analyzed falling numbers to help farmers reduce pre-harvest sprouting. Wheat breeder Eric Olsen tells Brownfield this year’s wetter season made for good research conditions. “The following number that a wheat variety experiences is genetically... Read More.

Broiler hatchery numbers continue to rise

The USDA’s weekly broiler hatchery numbers continue to imply a year-to-year increase in chicken production. 250.597 million broiler-type eggs were put into incubation last week, 2.163 million higher than the week before and 4% above a year ago, with average hatchability improving slightly to... Read More.

Soybean aphid numbers rising in Minnesota

Soybean aphid populations are building in southern Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says it’s typical this time of year. “As soybeans get into the late R3, R4 stages, (aphid) populations tend to build up real rapidly. We believe... Read More.

Broiler hatchery numbers down on week, up on year

The USDA continues to signal a bigger supply of chicken in 2024. 246.072 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, a drop of 1.031 million from the previous week, but 2% above a year ago, with average hatchability at 78.9%. 187.976 million... Read More.