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The AppleSox took both games over the weekend in non-league action and have won eight straight games. Listen to a recap and interviews with Marty Kaplan, Trent Liolios, Marcus Harrison and Jake Putnam.

After taking a look at how AppleSox alums are doing, head coach Mitch Darlington and broadcaster Joel Norman break down the latest signings from UC Irvine, Stanford, Vanguard and UC Santa Barbara. Former AppleSox pitcher Jake Putnam joins the show midway through to talk about his younger brother joining the team.

Aiva Arquette came through with a big night in the AppleSox' 14-10 win over Kamloops. Hear a recap of the game along with postgame interviews with Arquette, Jake Putnam and Mitch Darlington.

The AppleSox scored seven runs in the third inning to defeat the Cowlitz Black Bears on Tuesday night. Listen to a recap of the game, highlights, postgame interviews with Garrett Gores, Michael Davinni and Mitch Darlington and a pregame interview with Jake Putnam.

Ryan Mullan tossed a complete game but the AppleSox lost to Edmonton, 2-1. Hear a recap of the game along with highlights and Joel Norman's pregame interview with Jake Putnam.

Idaho AG is going to lose a tremendous friend, my very good friend Jake Putnam is retiring from the Farm Bureau.

Good Monday morning…We had a weekend of mild temperatures in the south and heavy rain in the north. Perfect farming weather! It's 48 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  balmy 41 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 38. It's 41 in TwinFalls and 39 in CDA.Front-month corn futures prices are 5  to almost 8 cents higher this Monday. New crop futures were up by less, only gaining 2 to 2 1/2 cents. The December to December spread is 28 3/4 cents at the opening of the bell. So Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.77 that's up 21cents from last Monday.After trading with double-digit gains last week, the wheat markets open steady. CBT SRW opens higher, gaining a modest 3 cents, but December futures open nearly 10 cents off the high. KC HRW futures open 3 to 5 cents in the black as well, with the new high for December futures at $8.43. Spring wheat futures open higher The deferred months open on to 3 to 6 cent gains.Dec 21 CBOT Wheat closed at $ 8.17 that's up 40 cents from last Monday.Over in Burley wheat's up double digits: - Soft White Wheat | 9.24 | Up 10 - Hard Red Winter | 9.38 | Up 10 - Hard Red Spring | 10.18 | Up 9 - Barley | 11.25 | Unchanged - Hard White | 9.38 | Up 10Live cattle futures open strong, which carried Dec back to the black open the day 25 cents higher. The other nearby are a dime to 35 cents in the red at the close. Catch-up Monday sales in the cash market are $130 to $132, and higher graded northern dressed at $212. The week's bulk is mostly $131 - $132 with $206 in the beef. Feeder cattle futures are down by triple digits on Friday, and open down this morning giving back as much as $1.75. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down by 41 cents to $155.06.  Milk… opens down a bit at $18.03 per hundredweight…and that's up 30 cents from last week.World Sugar is steady at 20 cents per pound.Heating oil is $63.13… which is actually is down 3 dollars from last week.Hay is still contracting almost $100 per ton higher across all classes than last year. Supreme hay is trading in the area of $270-300 per ton Premium $270 and Good $240. Both exports and dairies are still buying up all the higher-quality hay.Total feed costs continue to rise with grain prices trending higher. Fertilizer prices have gone through the roof and that will push the compost market as up too.That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…This is the first full week of daylight savings time.We're still seeing mild temperatures but colder mornings across Idaho, perfect harvest weather! It's 32 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 25 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 22. It's 39 in TwinFalls and 34 in CDA.Corn futures slid into the weekend with 4 1/4 to 6 cent losses and that's where they open this morning. For nearby December contracts that completed the week with a hefty 15-cent drawdown. New crop December '22 contracts are also 9 1/4 cents lower through the week. The December to December spread tightened by 5 cents to 12 1/2 cents. =So Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.53 that's down 12 cents from last Monday.Front-month wheat futures open lower again. Minneapolis wheat closed 2 to 7 cents lower ending last week 43 cents under its start. CBT SRW gave back another 5 to 7 cents on Friday, which for December was an 8 cent draw down on the week and 32 cents off the high. HRW futures on the KC exchange closed 4 to 7 cents in the red. Dec 21 CBOT Wheat closed at $7.66 that's down 6 cents from last Monday.Over in Blackfoot prices are down double digits: | - Soft White Wheat | 8.79 | Down 23 | - Hard Red Winter | 8.21 | Down 20 | - DNS 14% | 9.79 | Down 46 | - Hard White | 8.31 | Down 20Live cattle futures are $0.95 to $1.27 stronger this morning. For December, that's a $2.83 gain for the week. Some Friday cash business was reported at $129 to $130, though most of last week's action was near $128. Feeder cattle are also stronger on the session gaining $0.85 to $1.45 this Monday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down by 54 cents to $155.27. Milk… opens down a bit at $17.71 per hundredweight…and that's down 15 cents from last week.World Sugar is up to 20 cents per pound, that's up a penny…Heating oil is $65.25…that up 3 dollars from last week.Hay is most areas is still contracting for about $100 per ton higher than last year. Supreme hay is trading in the area of $270 per ton Premium $250 and Good $230. Both exports and dairies that still need hay are being aggressive for the higher quality hay. As you are well aware even though they are aggressive they are looking for hay that is wrapped and in very good condition. For the most part, the dairies look to be in good shape as USDA is projecting milk prices to remain steady for the next few months. However, total feed costs continue to increase as grain prices have continued to trend higher. Fertilizer prices have gone through the roof which could spill over into the compost market as well.  That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…We've had rain and its cooler outside, most of the potatoes are harvested and the last of the sugar beets, perfect farming weather! It's 45 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 43 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 39. It's 43 in Twin Falls and 43 in CDA.On to the corn market, Friday's 3 to 5 cent gains pushed December futures this morning 12 cents higher from last week's open. Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.38.Domestic wheat futures are setting new contract highs on the first trade day of the week. December HRW futures open 1.7% to 3.5% higher. For spring wheat, prices open 1% to 2% higher on the day pulling Dec futures above the $10 mark for the first time since 2012. CBT SRW prices open 1.2% to almost 2-percent higher, extending the December contracts up 22 cents for last week. Dec 21 CBOT Wheat  opens at $7.56 up 21 cents from last week.Over in Burley double digit gains this morning: | - Soft White Wheat | 8.05 | Up 15 | - Hard Red Winter | 8.34 | Up 32 | - Hard Red Spring | 9.44 | Up 24 | - Barley | 11.00 | Unchanged | - Hard White | 8.44 | Up 32This morning, just like Friday afternoon fat cattle futures are down 52 to 80 cents. USDA reported cash trade for last week was wide and ranged from $123 - $127 north south, east west. Feeder cattle futures open down by triple digits so far, giving back $192 to $2.30. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens at $154.03 after a 7 cent dip.   Heating oil opens at 67.36 down a few cents from last week.Milk staying steady… opens up at $17.87 per hundredweight…up slightly from last week.World Sugar stands steady at 18 cents per pound, that's down slightly…Over all this past week we saw Supreme hay trade around $260, Premium $250, Good $240 and Fair hay $230. Some areas got good rain over the weekend. The dairies seem to be very active hay buyers, getting what they can along with the exporters in eastern Idaho.  The cow/calf producers will be feeling the pinch most have started feeding early. Dairies do have a lot of silage to fall back on but they're covering their bases.That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us, This is the Idaho Farm Bureau Podcast coming to you from the State Capitol in Boise.After a hot dry summer, Congress passed a bill that will help the nation's farmers and ranchers with drought, disaster, and Covid relief:Drought relief is expected for some parts of the West. Stephanie Ho reports from Washington:An American Farm Bureau Federation program connects farmers and ranchers to those who are food insecure. Micheal Clements has more.Federal forecasts say we will see increases in Beef production. USDA's latest forecasts show the production of two major meat types moving in opposite directions. Stephanie Ho reports:That's it for this week's Podcast, for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…It's nice outside, we had warm temps over the weekend, perfect harvest weather! It's 45 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 40 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 39. It's 45 in Twin Falls and 39 in CDA.Corn futures open with 6 1/2 to 9 cent gains. Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.25 up 9 cents from last week.Wheat futures are up by double digits so far this morning. CBT SRW futures are gaining 9 to 11 cents, leaving Dec contracts 2 cents higher over last week. KC HRW futures open 8 cents higher so far. Minneapolis wheat prices are adding 10 to the bounce this morning.  Dec 21 CBOT Wheat  opens at $7.35 and that's even with last week.Over in Blackfoot prices are still strong | - Soft White Wheat | 7.21 | Up 20 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.87 | Up 19 | - DNS 14% | 9.22 | Down 3 | - Hard White | 7.97 | Up 19Live cattle futures open 22 to 75 cents higher on the board this morning. For December fats, we're seeing a net 72 cent gain. Catch-up sales are reported mostly at $124, matching last week's bulk. USDA noted most dressed sales for the week were near the $196 mark, though the range was as low as $193 and as high as $200. Feeder cattle open 72 cents in the red. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens 66 cents lower at $153.35.     Heating oil opens at 68.16 up another two bucks from last week.Milk staying steady… opens up at $17.96 per hundredweight…down slightly from last week.World Sugar stands steady at 20 cents per pound, that's up slightly…The last crop of hay is just about complete. The buyers still testing hay and bidding but producers are in a holding mode. Reports show a lot of feed out there for the dairies Premium alfalfa in southern Idaho still going for $240 and higher grades bid at $230. The other regions of the state showing markets at  $10 higher to $10 lower.That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

This week on the IFRS, we meet a young couple in Pocatello using Idaho ag products in their brewery operation. Plus an update on the beet harvest from Jake Putnam with the Idaho Farm Bureau…. 4-H is well over a century old and the USDA takes a look at its history. The ag secretary weighs in on the livestock industry, and we’ll check in with Paul Marchant for another installment of Irons in the Fire.

Good Monday morning…It's cool outside, some frost, and still wet but when it dries out. perfect harvest weather! It's 39 degrees this morning in the treasure Valley. a  refreshing 30 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 29. It's 36 in TwinFalls and 30 in CDA.Corn opens down 2 cents from FridayDec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.30 up down 11 cents from last Monday morning.The mixed winter/spring wheat directionality left spring wheat in the black and winter wheat weaker over the weekend. HRS prices open with 2 to 4 cent gains. This week  December Minneapolis futures open 1.8% stronger. Chicago wheat opens 6 cents in the red, extending December's loss for last week to 2.8%. KC futures open down 3 cents and that's 2.9% below December's close on Friday.Dec 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $7.34 down 14 cents from last week.Over in Burley prices are still good despite national market prices.. Soft White Wheat | 7.54 | Unchanged | - Hard Red Winter | 8.05 | Up 4 | - Hard Red Spring | 9.25 | Up 4 | - Barley | 11.00 | Unchanged | - Hard White | 8.15 | Up 4After gaining all last week, front-month cattle futures have stalled. In-delivery October is up 30 cents on and $5.17 from Friday while Dec and Feb are adding 15 to the upswing. Monday morning catch-up sales are near $122 and $123.50 mark. For the week, USDA had cash sales from $122 - $124 and $193 - $196 in the beef. Feeder cattle prices open 45 cents weaker. October is down by 87 cents, but that limited last weeks week's gain to 4.4%. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is up 92 cents to $153.80.   Heating oil opens at 66.51 up another two bucks from last week.Milk staying steady… opens up at $18.03 per hundredweight…12 cents from last week, yet forecasters think those prices will continue to rise.World Sugar stands steady at 20 cents per pound, that's up slightly…This could be the last week for hay as producers in some areas are hustling to get the crop put up before the weather gets worse with snow expected this coming week. The buyers are testing hay and bidding but producers are in a ‘wait and see' mode. Reports show that corn silage yields are very good this year giving the dairies the opportunity to take a wait and see the position on feed. The export market is also steady with no need to be aggressive with their bids. Premium alfalfa in southern Idaho is being bid at $240 and higher grades bid at $230. The other regions of the state showing markets at  $10 higher to $10 lower.That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us, This is the Idaho Farm Bureau Podcast coming to you from the State Capitol in Boise:US Trade with China is up 28 percent despite a challenging year in US Agriculture:The U.S. Trade Representative Monday announced how the Biden Administration plans to address its trade relationship with China. Rod Bain reports:What is Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's reaction to the U.S. Trade Representative's stance on trade with China? (Gary Crawford.Farmers and ranchers can register now to attend the 2022 American Farm Bureau Convention. Micheal Clements shares the details.That's it for this week's podcast, for the Voice of Idaho Ag, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…It's cool outside, with some frost but perfect harvest weather! It's 50 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 39 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 38. It's 43 in TwinFalls and 45 in CDA.Corn opens almost 6 cents in the black. Last week, December corn futures traded in the 24 cent range and a net 16 cent gain.Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.41 up 4 cents and up a strong 16 cents from last week.The wheat markets are adding double digits to the upside ahead of last weekend. Chicago SRW futures are trading 14 to 24  cents higher this morning. KC wheat opens up by 12 cents; Minneapolis spring wheat futures open with gains of 15  to 16 cents. Dec 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $7.49 up 4 cents from Friday and up 22 cents from last week.Over in Blackfoot prices peaking in the black:  | | - Soft White Wheat | 8.47 | Up 31 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.91 | Up 33 | - DNS 14% | 8.98 | Up 20 | - Hard White | 8.11 | Up 33Live cattle futures open down 20 to 62 cents. Monday opens the trading day with a 17 cent draw-down to $120.40. Southern cash trades for the week range from $121 - $124, with most near $124, while the North is been down to $122 this week. Cash sales in the beef range $192 - $198 with most at $196. Feeder cattle futures open mostly weaker opening UNCH in November contracts to 30 cents lower by March '22. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $153.78 on 9/29, and that's down by 88 cents. Heating oil opens at 62.87 up to two bucks from last week and that'll spike diesel and fertilizer prices.Milk staying steady… open up at $18.15 per hundredweight…up two bucks and forecasters think those prices will continue to rise.World Sugar stands at 20 cents per pound, that up slightly…Higher quality hay is still running high at $240 and $250 per ton in the stack. Good hay is about $20 less at $230 to $230. Overall prices remained in the area of $90 per ton higher than last year. That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us, This is the Idaho Farm Bureau Podcast coming to you from the State Capitol in Boise:Trade is critical to Idaho Agriculture, The latest trade numbers show strong U.S. agricultural exports despite transportation challenges. The Farm Bureaus Micheal Clements shares more.One number in Friday's USDA Cattle on Feed report may have given some analysts a mild surprise. (Gary CrawfordAnd from Washington, there's growing evidence showing that the nation is on the downside of the beef cattle cycle. Traveling the highways and byways of Idaho, I visited Eden Idaho, where I met a family that bought the old Eden High School and they're bringing the school back to life:That's it for this week's podcast, for the Voice of Idaho Ag, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…We have more cool mornings and warm afternoons in store for you this week, perfect harvest weather! It's 54 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 46 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 44. It's 52 in TwinFalls and 52 in CDA.On Friday, Chicago corn prices fell to close 2 to 2 1/2 cents. New crop futures were firmer with Red Dec only giving back a cent while Sept gained 1 1/4 cents. And that's where they open today…Dec 21CBOT Corn opens at $5.26 down 2 cents, but up 22 cents from last week.Wheat markets open the Monday session mixed. CBT SRW futures open with 2 to 6 cent gains. December futures rallied 15 last week. KC wheat futures open 2 cents in the red. But Dec HRW is still 6 3/4 cents higher. Spring wheat futures open the week with 2 to 4 cent gains. Dec 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $7.22 up 4 and a half cents from last week.Over in Blackfoot prices open up in the black: | - Soft White Wheat | 8.16 | Unchanged | - Hard Red Winter | 7.55 | Up 2 | - DNS 14% | 8.77 | Down 4 | - Hard White | 7.77 | Up 2Live cattle futures open within 7 cents of UNCH on Friday in some 2021 contracts. The 2022 contracts extended gains, and open 35 to 42 cents in the black. USDA says cash trade is in $123-$124 in the South and $124 in NE. Last week's full range for all regions has been $120 - $125 so far. Feeder cattle futures open mixed. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 20 cents to $153.57. Heating oil opens at 60.23 up a half percentage point.Milk staying steady… open up at $16.53 per hundredweight…World Sugar stands at 19 cents per pound, that down slightly with harvest on…Higher quality hay is running between $250 and $260 per ton in the stack. Good hay is about $20 less at $230 to $240. After that, it is in the eye of the beholder with rain-damaged hay still trading at $180 per ton. Overall prices remained in the area of $90 to $100 per ton higher than the previous year. As we visited with some producers in the central part of the state they are pleased with the yields this year considering the challenges.That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…a much cooler weekend and there's a hint of fall in the morning across the state, It's 54 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley. a  refreshing 50 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 48. It's 52 in TwinFalls and 51 in CDA.After that WASDE report on Friday, December CORN prices are down more than 6 cents. USDA raised the old crop-cash average price by a nickel to $4.45/bu. The expected new-crop cash average price was slashed 30 cents to $5.45.Sep 21 Corn opens at $5.02, up 6 3/4 cents,After board weakness going into the WASDE report, wheat futures open the Friday session mixed. Spring wheat posted 7 cent gains though December gave back 32 cents from last week's open price. Chicago wheat futures are the weakest opening down 6 1/2 cents. KC HRW is still firm, with fractional losses to a 3 cent gain in July '22 contracts.Dec 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.88 1/2, down 3 3/4 cents, and down 21 cents from last Monday.Over in Blackfoot prices open up in the black: | - Soft White Wheat | 7.37 | Down 12 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.05 | Down 13 | - DNS 14% | 7.41 | Down 11 | - Hard White | 7.60 | Down 13Front-month fat cattle futures open down 32 cents. For the week of October, fats fell $1.37. Cash deals open mainly in the $124 - $125, with some $123 prices reported in KS. The bulk of cash trade for the week has been near $124 in the South and $126 - $127 in the North. Feeder cattle prices open with triple-digit losses of $1.50 to $2.10 in the front months.  Yet The CME Feeder Cattle Index is up another dime to $157.47.     Milk prices finally up again… open up at $16.60 per hundredweight…up 50 cents from last Monday.World Sugar stands at 20 cents per pound.Heating oil is at 56.53 and up another 50 cents from last MondayHay is still going strong—Hay prices remain strong and should continue to be strong into the fall. Trading was very active this past week with reports of firmer prices. The weather delayed second crop cutting in some areas and now the third crop is expected to be a little light on tonnage. We could see the dairies not quite as active in the market for a few weeks as they prepare for corn silage. For the most part, we are seeing hay trading between $250 and $220 with hay damaged by the rains trading around $180That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

This week on the IFRS… Honeybees are on the move and we’ll tell you what a recent USDA study revealed about the pollinators. We also have an update on the Ace Black Ranch, which was raided by the feds a few weeks ago. Jake Putnam will tell us what an EPA report said, just a little later. And the lessons you can learn in a Montana Hotel. Paul Marchant will check in with another installment of irons in the Fire.

Good Monday morning…there's a hint of fall in the morning temps across the state, we have a couple of warm days ahead and then cooler temps for Labor Day weekend.It's 54 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 52 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 50 and 55 in TwinFalls, CDA 54.Corn Futures traded red early on Friday, but firmed up and open 5 1/4 cents in the black. September corn opens the largest gainer, at $5.58/bu. Sep 21 Corn opens at $5.58 3/4 up a quarter.Friday's wheat session reversed the mixed action seen earlier in the week as spring wheat opens with gains to winter wheat's losses. Hard Red Spring futures open  2 to 6  cents higher, with Sept gaining almost 8 cents. Chicago SRedWinter prices open the session with 2 cent givebacks. Sept SRW opens 4 cents above last week. KC wheat opens with 2 to cent losses for the front months. Sept HRW is 10 cents above last week's open.Right nowSep 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $7.18, down 6 cents.Over in Blackfoot prices open up in the black: | - Soft White Wheat | 7.74 | Up 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.40 | Up 8 | - DNS 14% | 8.06 | Up 2 | - Hard White | 7.50 | Up 8Going into the weekend the cattle complex was mixed. Fat cattle opens in the red through April of '22 futures, while feeders open higher. Losses for finished cattle futures are down $1.27 in August ahead of next Tuesday's expiration, but losses are just a nickel by Feb '22 futures. Cash trade last week was light with sales from $125 to $130 in the North and a few $121 - $123 in the South. Gains for the feeder cattle futures are limited to 42 cents with Jan of '22 the strongest of the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is another 60-cents stronger to $159.39.     Milk prices open up at $15.98 per hundredweight…down 3 cents from last Monday.World Sugar stands at 20 cents per pound, that's up a percentage point from last week.Heating oil is at 55.74 and gaining for Labor Day weekend.Hay is still going strong—Supreme going for $220 per tonTimothy about the same—Premium          $ 200                Good                   $170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the Idaho Farm Bureau podcast, I'm Jake Putnam reporting from our offices near the Idaho Statehouse:The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers heard the voices of farmers and ranchers this week during a listening session on the rewrite of the Waters of the U.S. rule. Micheal Clements has more from WashingtonThe Idaho heatwave has softened in the west, for now.There are two different pictures of how regions are faring in the drought-stricken western United States. New reports indicate that things in the beekeeping world may be finally improving after more than a decade of staggering colony losses. Experts say that bees still need our help. Gary Crawford has more:That's it for this week's podcast, For the voice of Idaho Ag, I'm Jake Putnam.

Good Monday morning We had the first cool mornings of the summer over the weekend across the state, the big question is have we seen the last of the triple-digit heat?  It's 55 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 54 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 49 and 54 in TwinFalls, CDA 54…. 20 degrees cooler than last week.Corn futures went into the weekend with 1.9% to 2.5% losses. Seasonal weaknesses were compounded by Friday reports that EPA is recommending that the White House lower renewable fuels blending requirements when the official 2021 level is announced. Sep 21 Corn opens at $5.38 3/4, down 11 1/4 cents,Front-month wheat futures are extending the Friday drop this morning, as most row crop markets continue lower. Chicago SRW is down 4 to 9 cents so far. KC wheat prices are up to 7 cents lower. Minneapolis spring wheat is the firmer of the domestic markets, with prices opening UNCH. Sep 21 CBOT Wheat opens this morning at $7.21, down 6 cents.Over in Burley wheat is down after historic gains last week: | Soft White Wheat | 7.56 | Down 14 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.29 | Down 13 | - Hard Red Spring | 8.48 | Down 4 | - Barley | 10.75 | Unchanged | - Hard WhiteAt the close, for the Friday session, live cattle futures were up 90 cents. In delivery August and October futures led the Weekend gain, extending August's weekly move to $1.52 from Friday to Friday. USDA reported the week's cash sales from $120 - $128, though the bulk of Northern business was near $127 and Southern trade stayed mostly at $122. Dressed deals are mainly $200, but some were as high as $205. Feeder cattle futures are $0.75 to $2.60 in the black at Monday's open. August feeders are 97 cents higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was another 37 cents stronger to $155.79 on 8/19.     Milk prices open up down a little at $16.01 per hundredweight…down 18 cents from last Monday.World Sugar stands at 19 cents per pound, and down a percentage point from last week.Heating oil is at 50.99 and dropping.Hay is still going strong—Supreme going for 220 per tonTimothy about the same—Premium           200                Good              170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning We continue to have hot, smoky days and that will continue until Labor Day if long-range forecasts are correct. We have a week of 90-degree plus days ahead.It's 72 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 57 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 52 and 64 in TwinFalls, CDA 64…. 16 degrees warmer than last week.Corn futures failed to hold Friday gains, as most front months closed with fractional losses, as September was up 1 ¼. On the week, the nearby contract is up 2.39%. A wetter weather pattern in the 7-day QPF shows 1-2 inches of rain expected in parts of the Corn Belt next week.  Sep 21 Corn opens at $5.68 1/4, up 1 1/4 centWheat futures open up after last week's bullish reports. The leader this morning is MPLS, up 5 to 11 ½ cents in most front months,. CBT opens with 7 to 9 ½ cent gains to round out the 6% weekly rally. KC is  2 to 4 cents higher in the nearby, taking the gain to just over 5%. All three exchanges posted multi-year highs this week. Sep 21 CBOT Wheat opens this morning at $7.62, that's up another 8 cents.OVER in Backfoot get a load of these prices after last weeks WASDE report: Blackfoot  - Soft White Wheat | 7.92 | Up 63 - Hard Red Winter | 7.65 | Up 39 - DNS 14% | 8.23 | Up 33 - Hard White | 7.75 | Up 39Cattle is posting mixed trade to close out last week, with nearby contracts opening 12 to 40 cents lower and back months 15 to 60 cents higher. Trade in the North opens at $123-126, with a few $203 sales in the beef. Southern trade is limited with a few $121-122. Feeders are 47 to 65 cents lower in the front months, with the deferred 15 cents to $1.40 higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens down 42 cents to $158.83 on 8/12.     Milk prices open up down a little at $16.19 per hundredweight…up 21 cents from last Monday.World Sugar stands at 20 cents per pound, and up a percentage point after that world supply report last week.Heating oil is at 54.42 and climbing…Hay is still going strong—Supreme going for $220 per tonTimothy about the same—Premium           $200                Good              $170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us! This is the Idaho Farm Bureau podcast:The drought in the western United States is hitting farmers and ranchers hard. Farmers like Tyson Roberts are trying to stay afloat. Chad Smith has more.Another major heatwave is expected for the drought-stricken northwestern part of the country. Stephanie Ho reports:Western drought and fires have market forecasters worrying about forecasts. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying some unusual weather problems this season have heightened market interest in USDA's upcoming survey-based crop production forecasts. At the recent Farm Bureau Summer Leadership meeting in Island Park—we learned about Farm Bureau leaders, specifically, what they liked:That's it for this weeks podcast, Thanks for joining us I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning We had another break from the hot temperates on Sunday…but they'll be back later in the week.It's  52 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 51 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 50 and 54 in TwinFalls, CDA 52…. 20 degrees cooler than last week. We will have warm temps later in the week into the weekend. With highs back in the '90s.New crop corn futures open 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 cents higher. Sept prices weakened by 3/4 of a cent, which gave December the carry once again. In Chicago.  Sep 21 Corn opens at 5.55.Wheat markets ended last week with gains. CBT SRW Opens  6 cents higher this morning. KC HRW futures open the day 14 cents higher. MPLS spring wheat prices are up 12 1/2 cents. Sept SRW is up 15 cents, KC is seeing a 32 1/2 cent open, and Sept spring wheat is up 11cents.Sep 21 CBOT Wheat opens this morning at $7.19, that's up 16 centsOVER in Burley, we're strong there… | - Soft White Wheat | 7.15 | Up 4 | - Hard Red Winter | 7.02 | Up 10 | - Hard Red Spring | 8.15 | Up 10 | - Barley | 11.00 | Up 25 | - Hard White | 7.12 | Up 9Cattle opens stronger. And the other front months are $0.30 to a buck stronger. Friday catch-up sales in the negotiated cash market are $120 - $127.50 in all feeding regions. USDA maintains their bulk prices at $121 - $122 in the South, $125 for the North. Feeder cattle futures rallied Friday, with Augusts' $2.20 gain the leader. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens at $156.55, back up by 75 cents.     Milk prices open up down a little at $15.98 per hundredweight…down 30 cents from last Monday.World Sugar stands at 18 cents per pound, and up a percentage point.Heating oil is at 54.16 and falling…Hay is still going strong—Timothy  going up to $220 a ton…Supreme going for 220 per tonPremium           200                Good              170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning We finally broke the month-long heatwave with heavy showers over the weekend.It's  70 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 63 in Poky a bit cooler in IF at 61and 64 in TwinFalls, CDA 70…. We will have warm temps later in the week into the weekend. With highs back in the '90s.Front-month corn futures had given back 7 to 11 cents by Friday. December contracts open the week with a range of 28 1/2 cents, but only a net 2 and quarter gain Sep 21 Corn opens at $5.47…exactly the same as last week.Winter wheat futures open firm. CBT prices open the session a little lower but within 1a cent and half of UNCH. KC HRW wheat opens lower within 1 and quarter gain of UNCH. Spring wheat futures open in the red and down by 6 three-quarters to 13 cents. Sep 21 CBOT Wheat opens this morning at $7.03 3/4, down 1 1/2 cents.OVER in Meridian, we are strong there… | - Soft White Wheat | 8.35 | Up 30 | - Hard Red Winter | 6.84 | Up 15 | - DNS 14% | 9.14 | Up 30 | - Corn | 6.53 | Up 6Front-month fat cattle futures open Monday's session with 37 cent losses. August fats maintained a 57 1/2 cent gain last week, Monday fat cattle trading has the board down 22 cents. The USDA reports catch-up sales in NE at $122 The rest of the cash trade opens at $119-$120 in the South and mostly  $122 - $123 for the North. Feeder cattle futures open in the red on Friday, d 5 to 32 cents lower. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $154.04.     Milk prices open up down a little at $16.48 per hundredweight…down 8 cents from last Monday.Sugar stands at 18 cents per pound, and up a percentage point.Heating oil is at 57.33 and climbing…up 11 cents from last week.We had lots rain over the weekend that'll impact test quality.Timothy going up to $220 a ton…Supreme going for 220 per tonPremium           200                Good              170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!, the heatwave continues with more than 100 heat for the next week.It's  72 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. It's a  refreshing 63 in Poky a bit cooler in IF. 64 in TwinFalls CDA 64…. We will have warm temps later in the week into the weekend. With highs above 100 in a few of the Snake River plain cities.corn futures are 10 to 18 1/4 cents weaker. December prices open the week with a 22 1/2 cent loss from last Monday's open. Food grade corn oil reported in USDA's weekly National Ag Energy Round-Up is 12% stronger to 71.63 cents/lb.Sep 21 Corn closed at $5.47 1/4, down 17 1/4 cents,Wheat futures open the session in the red. CBT SRW futures are down 4 and a quarter to 8 cents in the red. KC HRW futures open the session 4 1/2 cents in the red, MGE spring wheat prices are 19 to 20 cents lower taking back last week's gain. Sept HRS opens down 5%Sep 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.84, down 8 1/4 cents,The big story is the fact that local wheat took off last week…after that NASS report last week. | Burley |  | - Soft White Wheat | 6.52 | up 26 | - Hard Red Winter | 6.32 | down 3 | - Hard Red Spring | 7.65 | down 20 | - Barley | 10.50 | unchanged | - Hard White | 6.62 | down 8On to cattle, Pre report positioning left futures 42 to 70 cents in the black for the weekend.  That's where they open up this morning. The USDA has confirmed cash trade is moderate through Thursday with the bulk gravitating towards the  $120-dollar mark and $198 for live and dressed. Northern sales have remained above the South's market, at $120-$125. Feeder cattle futures open the session with $1.87 gains. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $150.39, up 68 cents from the previous day.     Milk prices open up down a little at $16.57 per hundredweight…down 5 cents from last Monday.Sugar stands at 18 cents per pound, and up a percentage point.Heating oil is at 56.53 and climbing…down 11 cents from the 4th of July.We're seeing lots of sun perfect haying weather Demand  is steady and lots of hay moving to marketTimothy going up to $220 a ton…Supreme going for $220 per tonPremium           200                Good              170   That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the Idaho Farm Bureau Podcast, I'm Jake Putnam, and in Idaho, the heatwave continues…In Boise, we hit 106, with above 100 degree temps for the past week. We're seeing lower temps in the North and East with the Magic Valley also reporting high temps…the wave is expected to hold on another week.The U.S. is selling to other countries far more food and agricultural products than last year. Gary Crawford reports from Washington:But Crawford says Americans are buying more and more food and ag products from other countries.Following the June 30 USDA Acreage Report, markets are watching demand factors and potential weather impacts on crops. Micheal Clements shares more details about the report.That 4th of July cookout was a bargain this year…or at least it stayed the same price as last year. Micheal Clements shares more from the American Farm Bureau's July 4 market basket survey.That's it for the Farm Bureau Podcast! If you have a story on the farm or ranch, email me, and I'll come by and do a story with you! For the voice of Idaho Ag, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!, the heat is on…with a record-breaking heatwave ahead for the next two weeks.It's a  warm 77 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. Its a  balmy 72 in Poky a bit cooler 67 in IF. CDA 75…. WE will have even warmer temps later in the week We will see highs above 100 across Idaho.Corn prices are 2 to 7 cents higher on position squaring following options exercises in July futures and ahead of Wednesday's USDA data release. Corn opens at $6.36 1/2,The Monday session starts with wheat futures double digits higher. As has been the case for several days, MPLS spring wheat is the bull leader.  Front-month wheat futures closed the Friday session with losses for winter wheat and gains for spring. SRW prices closed the Friday with double-digit losses of 9 o 14 cents. KC wheat gave back another nickel to 5 3/4 cents. July 21 CBOT wheat opens at $6.37.Over in Blackfoot prices steady | Blackfoot |   | - Soft White Wheat | 5.85 | up 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.58 | up 8 | - DNS 14% | 6.91 | up 19 | - Hard White | 5.58 | up 8After trading in the red through Friday, front-month live cattle opens the session 12 to 52 cents higher. June fats were UNCH on the day at $122.85, even to $3.18 below cash. Cash trade for the week was mostly near $122 in the South and $124-$126 in the North. Feeder cattle futures gained triple digits on the weaker feed prices, opening  $1.17 to $2.40 higher. The Feeder Cattle Index is down 20 cents to $145.44.  Milk prices open up a steady  $17.22 per hundredweight…down 11 cents from last Monday.Sugar stands at 17 cents per pound, and up a few percentage points.Heating oil is at 56.27 and climbing…look for a spike heading into the 4th of July.We had lots of sun last week and we're seeing lots of good haying weather Demand is steady even with fresh hay on the market.Timothy going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 190 per tonPremium           170                Good              130    That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us, This the Idaho Farm Bureau Podcast,  I'm Jake PutnamThe heat is on…across Idaho. SW had thunderstorms but not enough rain to add up to anything…There is no rain and more heat in store for the northwestern drought areas. Stephanie Ho reports:As our nation's agricultural export forecasts reach record numbers, there are possible signs of continued export expansion. Rod Bain Changes could be in store for the Packers and Stockyards Act. Chad Smith has more on what the USDA's recent announcement might mean for agriculture.South of Moscow on the Camas Prairie…farmers have only a fraction of rain they usually have…I visited Ray Mosman's seed operation:Thanks for joining us this week on the Idaho Farm Bureau Podcast. If you have a story idea, get ahold of me at jputnam@idahofb.org and I'll come out do a story with you. For the Voice of Idaho Ag. I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!, the heat is back and with a vengeanceIt's a  warm 64 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. Its a  balmy 63  in Poky a bit cooler 52 in IF. CDA 55…. WE will have even warmer temps later in the week We will see highs in the 90s in the east and near 100's in SW IdahoFront-month corn futures open this morning up 22 cents, Jul 21 Corn futures open at $6.55.Going into the weekend wheat futures were double digits higher at the close and that where they are this morning. CBT futures open with 19  to 23  cent gains. KC wheat opens with 21 cent gains on Friday.July 21 CBOT wheat opens at $6.62 up 23 cents!Over in Burly prices steady - Soft White Wheat | 6.25 | up 6- Hard Red Winter | 5.81 | up 22- Hard Red Spring | 7.00 | up 67- Barley | 9.50 | unchanged - Hard White | 6.00 | up 21Front-month cattle futures open Monday with 37 to 97 cent gains,.  Friday's catch-up trade was $120-$124 and as high as $200 for high-graded dressed sales. The bulk of this week's cash trade will be $122 in the South and near $124 in the North, with $195 in the beef. Feeder cattle futures open the week from $1.37 to $2.37 in the red. The Feeder Cattle Index from CME is 93 cents stronger to $141.28.  Milk prices open up a steady  $17.33 per hundredweight…and still climbingSugar stands at 16 cents per pound, down a percentage point.Heating oil is at 55.74 and climbing…that's Up a buck from last week.We had lots of sun last week and we're seeing the first of the second cut.  Demand is moderate even with fresh hay on the market…Timothy  going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 190 per tonPremium           170                Good              130    That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Changes could be in store for the Packers and Stockyards Act. Chad Smith has more on what the USDA's recent announcement might mean for agriculture.On the same issue, let's listen to the USDA's slant on the same story with Secretary Tom Vilsack:Always interesting to get another slant on the same story…This next story is of interest to all the farmers that want to move land into CRP. There's going to be a change.   Changes to two Conservation Reserve Program sign-ups have been announced, including dates for the current General sign-up and upcoming CRP Grasslands acreage enrollment. Rod Bain has more:The University of Idaho and the Wheat Commission have signed a licensing agreement for a new variety of wheat…I was in Moscow for the historic signing event:So, some excitement there…Thanks for joining us this week on the Idaho Farm Bureau Podcast. If you have a story idea, get ahold of me at jputnam@idahofb.org and I'll come out do a story with you. For the Voice of Idaho Ag. I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!  after a cool week, the heat is back. It's a  warm 68 degrees this morning in Boise and Treasure Valley. Its a  balmy 63  in Poky a bit cooler 58 in IF. CDA 61…. WE will have even warmer temps later in the week.Front-month corn futures open this morning up 2 cents, Jul 21 Corn futures open at $6.84.CBT wheat opens at  6.80,  4 cents weaker in the front months. HRW wheat opens 2 1/2 cents lower after being 16 cents in the red on Friday. Spring wheat futures open a nickel weaker.Over in Blackfoot prices steady after double-digit gains last week | - Soft White Wheat | 5.87 | down 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.44 | down 7 | - DNS 14% | 6.80 | down 9 | - Hard White | 5.44 | down 7 | Meridian |  | - Soft White Wheat | 7.60 | up 1.01 | - Hard Red Winter | 6.38 | up 14 | - DNS 14% | 7.52 | down 2 | - Corn | 6.88 | down 18 Fat cattle futures open the session 45 cents lower. June fats open a nickel higher. Cash sales open at $120 in TX. The bulk of this week's cash business is at $119-$120. Feeder cattle futures open at $2.25. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is 15 cents higher at $136.65.Milk prices open up a steady  $17.24 per hundred weight…Sugar stands at 16 cents per pound, up a percentage point.Heating oil is at 56.24 and climbing…Up a buck from last week.We had rain last week and that's slowed the hay market and all grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady to strong.  Demand is moderate even with fresh hay on the market…Timothy going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 190 per tonPremium           170                Good              130    That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!  after record heat the cool weather has moved back inIt's chilly degrees 41 degrees this morning in Moscow 48 in Boise and the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 46  in Poky a bit cooler 44 in IF. CDA 45…. We will have warmer temps later in the week.Front-month corn futures open this morning up 21 cents, Jul 21 Corn futures open at $6.82. | The wheat futures markets open with double-digit gains over the weekend. CBT SRW rallied 10 to 11 cents on Friday. KC wheat futures open 10 to 12 cents higher. Over in Burley look at the huge gains: | Burley | - Soft White Wheat | 6.13 | up 22 | - Hard Red Winter | 6.15 | up 12 | - Hard Red Spring | 7.11 | up 33 | - Barley | 9.50 | up 25 | - Hard White | 6.29 | up 4 | Fat cattle futures open the session 45 cents lower. June fats open a nickel higher on Friday. Cash sales open at $120 in TX. The bulk of this week's cash business is at $119-$120. Feeder cattle futures fell back $2.25 to $3.02 on Friday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is 15 cents higher at $136.65.Milk prices open up strong at $17.30 per hundredweight, and after a month on the rise has leveled off.Sugar stands at 17 cents per pound, down a percentage point.Heating oil is at 55.74 and climbing…Up 3-bucks from last week.I'm seeing lots of swathers across the state and All grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady to strong.  Demand  moderate because we finally have fresh on the market…but rain this week could slow things downTimothy going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 180 per tonPremium           170                Good              130      That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

A heat wave in the Northern United state, including in Idaho. The impact on the drought. And speaking of the drought, Jake Putnam takes to Magic Reservoir in Camas County where water levels continue to recede. Ben Eborn has our livestock market report, and we’ll tell you about a pilot program designed to decrease food waste and increase compost. And a program at NNU is developing a fruit picking robot.

We take you on a tour of Boundary County with the Idaho Farm Bureau. Jake Putnam has that later this hour. And how’s the pasture situation across the country? It could be better, and speaking of moisture, dozens of irrigators received notice of possible water curtailment this coming irrigation season. We’ll have those details just ahead. Welcome to the program. I’m Neal Larson and I’ve got your news just ahead.

Thanks for joining us…as farmers take to the fields they're learning that world crop supply and demand for those crops will be up this year. If it plays outright, and there are many weather and water variables, it could be a good year.And speaking of supply and demand, have you tried buying 2X4s or plywood lately. Supply and demand are at play there too…as our P And E members found out:Logging operations move at a swift pace on Canary Creek just outside of Cataldo, Idaho. The nation's building supplies are scarce and expensive and that's stepped up logging in North Idaho.“There's just a huge demand for lumber.” That's Reid Ahlf with the Idaho Forest Group. He gave theIdaho Farm Bureau's Promotion and Education Committee a tour of the logging operation, so members could see first hand the lumber supply and demand issue.“Last 10 years very few homes were built. According to the latest Housing report so far this year, 1.7 million housing starts, that's a 30.2% increase over last year. Cost of 2X4's and plywood are skyrocketing to record high if you can find them,” added Ahlf.“Then all of sudden there's this huge demand for lumber, and we can't make it fast enough,” said Ahlf.Promotion and Education Members see first hand what's happening in the lumber market, and they're learning new logging techniques that are fast and efficient, P and E Chair Alan Clark:“It's exciting to see all the big equipment. Just like agriculture, there's so much that goes into producing a 2X4 that's in the store. We see that they're in there, we can go and pick them up whenever we want but these men and women out here working, provide that lumber for us, the infrastructure and the manpower it takes to produce the lumber, Its just amazing to be out here on the mountain and see the process,” said Clark.That's it for this podcast…thanks for listening…I'm Jake Putnam…

This week on the IFRS, an old farmstead in Boise has been turned into an active urban farm, and Jake Putnam will take us there. Plus some not so great news for Portneuf River Basin surface water users, who may have to curtail their water use to protect downstream Snake River senior water rights holders. Ben Eborn, of course weighs in with this week’s livestock report, and we’ll check in at Cherry Hill Farms south of Caldwell.

Thanks for joining us—Ive been out and about, visiting farms and had the chance to check out an operation in Caldwell. Cherry Hill farm wants to open up their orchards and have visitors again…They held blossom tours and they're doing direct marketing and will have some U-pick operations later in the summer…Its a new version of Ag tourism…and its working…A spectacular site, and a rite of spring, Its Blossom time on Cherry Hill Farm south of Nampa.“So my name is Maurina Rowley and we're up here on Cherry Hills Farms. We have been farming up here for about nine and half years. We started in Utah and we have expanded to Idaho to give family members an opportunity to be a part of the farm and have their families up here to be able to work with each other,” said Rowley.And Marina is on a mission, to share her magnificent farm with as many city people as possible.“We have created some new opportunities to give people the option of buying fruit from us and to be able to be involved with the farm. So we decided last year that we would give the public the opportunity to come out and enjoy the farm and be able to pick fruit,” said Rowley.Last fall they had a harvest tour, this spring they had a blossom tour and when the fruit comes on in the fall people can come out and pick fruit.“I think a lot of people go to the store and get their produce and they think that's awesome and they take it home and ya know they eat it and move on with their life,” said Rowley.  “But, until you come out to the farm you don't understand what goes into growing an apple or growing a peach or a cherry. And all the stress and worry that goes into it. So this time of year is actually one of those times of year that tough. Because we will get really warm, the weather on the farm, and then it will get really cold and it's not good for our fruit. Especially if we reach a certain temperature. On the farm, we actually have temperature probes that let us know when it gets too cold and when it does, calls, and alerts us. All the managers are out here on the farm and are here till the temperatures are not as low. We have wind machines that turn on and move air to try and keep it warm so we don't lose as much fruit. We also will turn on the water to isolate them so that they're not as susceptible to cold,” she added.”And one thing city folk learns and love from the visit is that farms and family go hand in hand.“My family can work together. And you know, it's okay! We can be tougher and our kids can learn how to work hard. It's something that will stick with them the rest of their life not only here on the farm but forever. This is awesome, so it's giving them opportunities that they wouldn't have otherwise. Working on the farm together as a family is one of the biggest blessings and draws to keep farming. It's something we enjoy and love and together makes it better for us. My name is Maurina Rowley and I'm here at Cherry Hill Farms. We are still farming because it's the best thing for us as a family as well as for our world,” said Rowley.Great people down there, Maurina is married to Sean and they're definitely a power Ag couple in SW Idaho.Two hearings on Capitol Hill this week focus on trade issues. Micheal Clements shares more on what to expect.Thanks for joining us…For the voice of Idaho Ag, I'm Jake Putnam.

One of the  The biggest moneymakers in US Agriculture are exportsAnd the good news that exports continue to rise. Gary Crawford reports from Washington.Corn prices have been strong since December and corn exports are still making news…And it's still Tax season…the deadline was extended till May 17th, The Biden Administration is proposing some changes in tax law that could benefit US Farmers.Good news and I had the chance to visit with Andrew Mickelsen and he has this wisdom…from the cab of his tractor.That's if for this podcast, for thee voices of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam….

This week on the IFRS… Spring potato planting has begun, and the Idaho Farm Bureau’s Jake Putnam takes us to an east Idaho operation, plus we’ll tell you about a flood management grant program you may want to apply for. And Ben Eborn, of course, has this week’s livestock report. Senator Mike Crapo weighs in on using America’s trade to counter China’s bad behavior. We also have a report on the effort to increase rural broadband.

The Juliaetta Fire started April 21st, growing to 20 acres near the small town of Juliaetta in north-central Idaho about 30 miles northeast of Lewiston.That fire was contained just a few days ago. Wildfires this early are rare and it's a sign of how dry conditions are in Idaho.The Chief of the U.S. Forest Service back in Washington recently discussed some of the technological and strategic advances designed to combat, and prevent, wildfires Rod Bain reports.Despite challenging weather, potatoes are finally being planted in Southeast Idaho. I checked in with  Mickelsen Farms:Planting is still sporadic with rain and snow reported in the upper valley, It's warming up….For farmers, every day is earth day…. But last week was the official earth day…That's it for this week's podcast…for the Voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam.

Thanks for joining us:Back in Washington, there's a couple of Senators that want to get rid of the so-called,  stepped-up basis in agriculture, the problem is that the proposal would greatly impact farmers and ranchers across the country…and would keep them from passing the farm down to the next generation:Passing that farm down is a food security issue, we hope Congress sees the problem and irons out a solutionThe American Farm Bureau Federation will celebrate Farm Bureau County Leader Week, coinciding with National Volunteer Week. Micheal Clements shares how you, too, can celebrate and get involved in your community.Anyone that lives in rural Idaho has a common complaint…slow internet…and it's maddening at times.One expert says broadband connectivity is vital to the success and sustainability of U.S. farm operations. Gary Crawford reports. Fast, high-speed internet, is that too much to ask?That's it for this podcast, thanks for joining us, I'm Jake Putnam for the Voice of Idaho Agriculture.

Thanks for joining us—Our travels take us to all kinds of farms and ranches here in Idaho…I thought I had seen it all Until I got wind of a worm farm. My first thoughts centered on a farm out in the country…and then I heard it was downtown, in a basement. I had to see it…In our Boise office, the Governmental Affairs crew is still in the thick of the Legislative session. They've been at it since late December and the days are long and hard and often the issues resurface over and over again, and that's how it's been with the hemp issue. This year the legislation was up again, I've seen it surface many times, perhaps the first time back in the early '90s…And like we said before, not quite a reality until Gov. Little signs it… let's hope our farmers have a new side crop next year.That's it from the Idaho Statehouse, for the Farm Bureau, I'm Jake Putnam.

Thanks for joining us, I'm Jake Putnam from the Boise office of the Idaho Farm Bureau.We are located just a block from the Idaho Statehouse.This is a special week around here… It's National Ag Day and Ag Week and it is during this week and on this day that we honor the nation's farmers and ranchers. Without them, we don't eat, and here in Idaho a huge part of the States economy begins and ends with Agriculture.The US Ag Secretary also checked in on Ag week…US Ag Secretary Vilsack making his premier appearance on the Farm Bureau podcast…and warm welcome Milk prices fell earlier this month but are back holding steady…but for how long..The latest USDA milk production report shows continued growth in the dairy herd and in milk output. Gary CrawfordThanks, Gary… it is a great week in Idaho and if it stops snowing long enough, then maybe we can get equipment in the fields and get the 2021 season underway, Thanks for joining us I'm Jake Putnam.

Good Monday morning—Thanks to daylight savings time the days longer and it was a nice warm weekend, still a bit windy, and some equipment moving in Idaho.It's 34 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, It's 30 in Poky, 28  in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 32 and cloudy.On to the markets:Old crop corn futures start the week with fractional gains.May 21 Corn opens at $5.39, up 1/2 cent.May 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.38 1/2, down 4 cents. Wheat markets open lower except for the firmness in MPLS futures. HRedSpring wheat opens the day fractionally mixed at $6.29 per bushel in Chicago. Local wheat opens on the rise and reporting modest gains across the board with two exceptions Blackfoot - Soft White Wheat | 4.75 | up 1 - Hard Red Winter | 5.02 | up 2 - DNS 14% | 5.63 | up 1 - Hard White | 5.02 | up 2Milk prices finally gaining, now trading at  $16.36 per hundredweight this morning, up a cent from last week. | Live cattle futures open in the black at midday with gains of 77 cents on Friday to $1.07. The bulk of last week's business was $113-$114 and mostly near $114. Feeder cattle futures open triple digits stronger led by a $1.62 gain in April. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 3 cents at $133.99. Wholesale Boxed Beef prices are higher, tightening the spread to $5.57. Choice boxes are at $227.02, down by 35 cents.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand still tight.Oil—$69.23 a barrel down a 65 cents.That's it for the Monday Market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us…This is Jake Putnam coming to you from the Boise Farm Bureau office, just a block from the Idaho Statehouse.There's been a lot of talk about the cattle market back in DC. There's been a new bill introduced in the Senate. It's significant to every producer…because of all the secrecy of contracts. This bill would create more transparency in cattle markets. Our Micheal Clements Tells us about the bill how it aligns with the National policy book and priorities set by Farm Bureau members.The Idaho Farm Bureau's Beef committee also met, also discussing pricing and I was there:I saw Ted Blackstock at the meeting and asked him about hay prices…He's a 4th generation rancher out in the Owyhees. He says hay is tight and, prices are up.  I also had the chance to ask Ted about cattle prices,  contract transparency in the market.Fill demand in the US, hopefully, the restaurants will open back up, Beef prices are up, but as Ted says not much of that money is making it back to the ranchers.Ted says he's starting to move cattle out to the spring range, hope springs eternal on the ranch, as we head into another season. 

Good Monday morning—First signs of spring in Idaho, mild temperatures across the state, but still windy, some equipment moving in SW Idaho.It's 32 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, It's 28 in Poky, 26  in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 30 and cloudy.On to the markets:CBOT Corns opens up at 5.71, with 11 1/2 to nearly 16 cent gains for front-month futures starting the week.Wheat futures are fractional to 2 cents higher so far. CBT prices are up a cent and a quarter. hard red winter prices are up 2 to nearly 3 cents. Spring wheat futures are gaining 1 to 2 cents.Local wheat opens on the rise and reporting modest gains across the board with two exceptions over in Burley:  - Soft White Wheat | 5.44 | up 2 - Hard Red Winter | 5.62 | up 5 - Hard Red Spring | 5.87 | down 19 - Barley | 8.25 | down .75 - Hard White | 5.72 | up 5Milk prices finally gaining, now trading at  $16.35 per hundredweight this morning, up 75 cents from last week.Finished cattle futures open with gains of 40 cents to $1.02. June is the strongest at $118. Cash trade remains mostly at $114, although USDA confirmed a few limited sales from $112-$115-dollars this morning. Dressed sales for the week were mostly $180, with some as high as $182. Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand still tight.Oil—$70.74 still on the climb up a 1 percent this morning.That's it for the Monday Market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us, This is Jake Putnam, pull up a chair, and welcome to this week's podcast, coming to you from my little office a block from the Statehouse.This week marks farm safety week across Idaho. The American Farm Bureau is reminding farmers and ranchers about the importance of safety and health. Micheal Clements has this story about how Farm Bureau is helping keep farmers and ranchers and their communities safe during planting season and throughout the year.I went and visited long-time Canyon County farmer Sid Freeman.  I can remember going out to his farm 15 years ago, his fellow farmers were alarmed by all the accidents they were having during planting and harvest seasons. They put together a safety program and it still exists today—Good insight from Farmer Sid Freeman…If you're driving in farm country, slow down, be patient, and live to drive another day.That's it for this week's podcast, If you have a comment, email me at jputnam@idahofb.org…For the Voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning—It's still winter in Idaho and snowpacks are just about back to normal levels, and above normal in many areas.It's 27 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, It's 19 in Poky, 17  in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 34 and cloudy. On this first day of March.On to the markets:March Corn futures open this morning at $5.55 cents in Chicago that's up 3 quarters of a cent higher than Friday. AND Being the first day of the month, let's look at futures ways out: | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.55 1/4, down 16 3/4 cents, | May      CBOT                             6.72        down 15 1/4 | July  21 CBOT                           $6.50, down 13 cents, |But Local wheat opens on the rise and reporting modest gains across the board | Blackfoot |  - Soft White Wheat | 5.27 | up 2- Hard Red Winter | 5.37 | up 2 - DNS 14% | 5.59 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.37 | up 2Milk prices steady, now trading at  $15.63 per hundredweight this morning, a cent up from last week.Finished cattle futures open down triple digits led by a $1.47 drop-in April. Feb futures open at $115.75. Feeder futures are also triple digits weaker with losses of $1.47 to $2.40 across the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $139.48, down a buck.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand still tight.That's it for the Monday Market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning—It's winter in Idaho, most of the state is snow-covered, and snowpacks normal and above normal in many places.It's 30 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, It's 30 in Poky, 25 in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 34 and cloud this morning in CDA, snow expected there tomorrow.On to the market: March 21Corn futures open at $5.43, down 7 1/2 cents.Friday wheat trading left the board lower, that's where it opens this morning. SRW prices were down the most. Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.50 3/4, down 11 3/4 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat  opens at $6.31 3/4, down 5 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat  opens at $6.28 3/4, down 3 cents,But Local wheat opens on the rise and reporting modest gains across the board:Blackfoot    - Soft White Wheat | 5.27 | up 2- Hard Red Winter | 5.37 | up 2- DNS 14% | 5.59 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.37 | up 2Milk prices steady, now trading at  $15.62 per hundredweight this morning, a cent up from last week.Front-month live cattle futures open the Monday session 67 to 80 cents in the black. Feeder cattle prices open 92 cents to $1.10 higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $135.71, up 11 cents. Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand picking up.That's it for the Market Report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us—Welcome to the Farm Bureau podcast, coming to you from my little office a block from the Statehouse…where there's snow on the ground. I'm Jake Putnam…Winter has returned to Idaho—just two weeks ago most watersheds in Idaho had below normal Snowpack numbers, that said,  the NRCS said we had adequate snowpack on February 1st. Then it started snowing, Boise got a foot of snow, 16 miles up Bogus Basin Road in  Boise's northland the ski area got 33 inches of snow. Poky and IF a half foot, the mountains got hit hard. The thing is, more storms are coming, we've seen this trend the past few years. We're gonna get 60 percent of our total snowpack in the next 8 weeks. We'll have plenty of irrigation water this year. In central Idaho, they're getting the cold weather with the snow right in the middle of calving season. All of this snow while great for reservoirs and recreation do have agricultural impacts, Stephanie Ho reports:With all this weather, cows got to eat and in the cold a little more, feed costs are on the rise, price of hay, corn, and other feedstock has been up all winter, how's that affecting beef production?  Gary Crawford  has been looking into that from Washington:I was walking the Boise greenbelt and did a double-take, there were people out in the snow…surfing…in the river. In a snowstorm:That's it for this week's podcast, For the Voice of Idaho Ag, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Tuesday morning—Markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day—let's take a look at  the markets  this morning…but firstWe've had a lot of snow and more expected. It's a cool 25 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, Its 21 in Poky, 20 in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 23 and snow this morning in CDA.On to the markets:Corn futures surged into the three-day break with 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 cent losses.  This morning corn opens in Chicago at $5.38 down two cents.Domestic wheat futures markets open trading higher. Soft Red Winter wheat is up 2 to 3 1/2 cents. | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.36, up almost 3 cents, | Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $6.17, up 6 1/4 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $6.20, up 4 1/4 cents,Local wheat still also on the rise and report modest gains across the board: Blackfoot - Soft White Wheat | 5.27 | up 2- Hard Red Winter | 5.37 | up 2- DNS 14% | 5.59 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.37 | up 2Milk prices steady, now trading at  $15.61 per hundredweight this morning, a cent up from last week.Live cattle futures open the board $1.12 to $2.35 higher at midday. Feeder cattle futures open up triple digits so far with gains of $1.35 to $2.50. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $135.49, down by 16 cents.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand picking up.That's it for the Market Report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the Idaho Farm Bureau podcast, we're coming to you from our offices just a block away from the Idaho Statehouse. Pull up a chair, give us a listen, today's show is about a little Farm Bureau that could.Thanks for joining us I'm Jake Putnam. The Idaho Farm Bureau as far as State Farm Bureaus is not that big. States like California, Iowa, and Tennesse dwarf the Gem State. But the Idaho Farm Bureau casts a long shadow…at American back in Washington.Idaho Farm Bureau is gaining the reputation as the little farm bureau that could. Case in point, The American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Usually held at an exotic location somewhere in the USA, but this year because of Corona Virus held on Zoom. All through this great big meeting, Idahoans, People we all know kept popping up.There's Alan Clark out of Rigby, he's rancher and farmer, great guy, he was selected to serve a two-year term on the AFBF Promotion and Education Committee. That committee helps promote Ag as well as educate people, where their food comes from and they also are charged with telling people how their food is produced.Almost a decade ago I visited a young couple out in Downey and told everyone in the State office how impressed I was with them. Kyle and Jessica Wade have a custom cattle grazing, feeding, and calving operation, they were selected to serve a two-year term on AFBF's Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. That committee plans YF&R programs and events. It's a huge deal for them and the Idaho Farm Bureau.The Idaho and American YF&R programs are designed to help develop the next generation of leaders in the ag industry by offering them opportunities to network and sharpen their public speaking and problem-solving skills during competitions and other events.So at this point, we're thinking…wow this little state has three Idahoans on the National Board…We're sending them the best and brightest, we not only produce the biggest and best potatoes, but the biggest, and brightest minds…and you'd think that's a great haul, but it's only the start…in competitions, Idahoans really came through:That's the YF&R discussion meet…this was the 4th round, the final four…Ricks has a good day—she takes home a Ford pickup..and the Idaho Farm Bureau wins too because one of our own wins another national discussion meet.Then there's the Ag Innovation challenge…an Idaho company, just farm members have an idea, start a company and make it to the final 4.I did this story:A couple of things about the Idaho Farm Bureau, the members are hard-working and you'll never hear the word can't.  A lot of overachievers and there's a lot of youth in this organization. This truly is the little Farm Bureau that can.Thanks for listening…for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us—I'm Jake Putnam…The Idaho Farm Bureau is a training ground for leaders. On the State and County levels, leaders retire and new leaders step up to take their place. On today's podcast, I'll introduce you to two new leaders. I went out to their ranches and talked, watched them work, and asked questions. Its the best part of my job…first stop…Bliss Idaho where a college student is the new leader of  the Gooding-Lincoln Farm Bureau:And the next stop is a drive down the road to Oakley, Idaho. I visited the Marchant Ranch and had a great visit with the new President of the Cassia County…Paul Marchant has been around Farm Bureau all his life…so many members of his family have involvement in the Farm Bureau that they might be called the first family of Farm Bureau. AS we head into 2021, the new leaders no doubt will face challenges that will test them, But they have more than 13-thousand fellow farmers and ranchers backing them up…For the Voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday morning…It's a cool 27 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, Its 25 in Poky, 22 in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 19 and clear this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint.On to the markets:Corn futures still climbing upwards, Front-month corn futures prices are up 2 to 3 cents following three down days. Mar 21 Corn opens at $5.24, up 2 1/4 cents,  The wheat/corn spread is tightening as corn futures recover and wheat prices slide further. Mar 21 CBOT Wheat is at $6.61, down 6 3/4 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $6.35, down 2 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $6.33 1/2, down 4 cents,Local wheat still lagging behind the midwest lows and report gains across the board:Blackfoot  | - Soft White Wheat | 5.23 | up 6 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.95 | up 7 | - DNS 14% | 6.00 | up 3 | - Hard White | 5.95 | up 7 Milk inching up, now trading at  $16.18 per hundredweight this morning, up 2 cents from Thursday.Front-month live cattle futures are gaining 47 to 85 cents this morning. Feb futures are only up to $.75 cents as the week's early cash trade is weaker. Feeder cattle futures are up triple digits at $0.35 to $1.30 gains. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $.51 cents lighter at $132.90. The bulk of the week's cash trade has been 50cents to a buck weaker, with most trades near $110 so far.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $150 feeder demand picking up.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday morning…It's 27 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley cloudy but unseasonably warm, Its 23 in Poky, 20 in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 30 and cloudy this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Scattered snow over the weekend there.On to the markets:Corn futures still climbing upwards, Corn opens at $5.34,The rally for corn continued through this morning with dime gains in May and July futures. New crop futures opens the session 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 cents higher. Friday wheat trading opens strong | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat is at $6.72, up 11 cents, | Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $6.36, up 10 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $6.40, up 11 cents,Local wheat still lagging behind the midwest: | Meridian |   | - Soft White Wheat | 6.01 | down 4 | - Hard Red Winter | 6.44 | down 3 | - DNS 14% | 6.16 | up 5 | - Corn | 5.86 | down 5 Milk inching up, now trading at  $16.29 per hundredweight this morning, leveling off a bit but projected back up.Nearby fat cattle futures open 35 cents stronger. Feb futures are about $1.25 premium to cash, with less than 4 weeks to deliveries. Feeder cattle closed the midweek session 35 to 65 cents in the black. Jan feeders have 10 trade days left before expiration. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 17 cents to $136.05 on 1/12.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 feeder demand steady.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's 30 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had rain scattered snow over the weekend, It is 18 degrees  in Poky, 16 in IF.  Northern Idaho, it's 30 and cloudy this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Scattered snow over the weekend.On to the markets:Corn futures still climbing upwards, Corn opens at $4.96, up 2 cents from Friday.Monday wheat trading opens a bit weaker: Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.38, down 3 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat opens at $5.94, down 3 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat opens at $6.07, up 4  cents,Local wheat still down and adjusting Burley - Soft White Wheat | 5.21 | down 4 - Hard Red Winter | 5.64 | down 5 - Hard Red Spring | 6.01 | up 4 - Barley | 7.50 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.71 | down 4 Milk inching up, now trading at  $16.66 per hundredweight this morning, leveling off a bit but futures are projected back up to the above 20 dollar mark.Monday fat cattle futures open down 22 cents so far. Feeder cattle futures are also trading lower with open losses of 37 cents so far. Feb cattle futures closed the open the session with 2 cent losses. The other front months open with 22 cent gains. Front-month feeder cattle futures open the session $1.10 higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is back up by 38 cents to $135.35.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 feeder demand steady.That's it for the Monday market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…It's a cool 39 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley, Its 28 in Poky, 22 in IF.  In Northern Idaho, it's 39 and clear this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint.On to the markets:Front-month corn futures closed with double-digit gains on Friday, and open strong this morning, they set new contract highs for March and May. For the first month of 2021 March, corn futures gained 63 cents. Mar 21 Corn opens at $5.47, up 12 1/2 cents,At the close of Friday and the open this morning, wheat futures are double digits higher.  Mar 21 CBOT Wheat closed at $6.63, up 16 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat closed at $6.38, up 12 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat closed at $6.33 1/2, up 14 cents, Local wheat still also on the rise and report hefty gains across the board: Burley  - Soft White Wheat | 5.25 | up 8 - Hard Red Winter | 5.84 | up 13 - Hard Red Spring | 6.17 | up 12 - Barley | 7.75 | unchanged - Hard White | 5.71 | up 13 Milk prices still flat, now trading at  $16.12 per hundredweight this morning, down 2 cents from Thursday.At the closing bell on Friday, front-month live cattle futures were down $0.85 to $1.72. The open this morning down .85 cents. Feeder cattle futures also dropped triple digits with losses of as much as $2.07. The 1/27 CME Feeder Cattle Index was $135.34, up by 51 cents. USDA confirmed cash trades for the week were $110-$113, but mostly at $113.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading up to  $200 good quality going for $160 feeder demand picking up.That's it for the Monday market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday  morning…It's 37 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had rain scattered snow, Its 25  in Poky, 21 in IF.  Northern Idaho, it's 30 and cloudy this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Scattered snow over the weekend.On to the markets:,Corn futures still climbing upwards, Mar 21 Corn opens at $4.94, up 10 cents from Monday.Thursday wheat trading opens a bit weaker. Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.42 down 5 cents, Mar 21 KCBT Wheat opens at $5.98 down 5 cents, Mar 21 MGEX Wheat opens at $6.03 down 3 cents,Local wheat really down and adjusting after a month of strong prices: Blackfoot |  - Soft White Wheat | 5.25 | down 13 - Hard Red Winter | 5.77 | down 11 - DNS 14% | 5.84 | down 6 - Hard White | 5.77 | down 11Milk inching up, now trading at  $16.71 per hundredweight this morning, up a buck, futures are projected back up to the 20 dollar mark, so things looking good there.Front-month live cattle futures open with 12 to 30 cent gains so far. Feb fats are currently unchanged at a $3-4 premium to cash. Feeders are gaining triple digits with $1.20 to $1.55 gains in the front months so far. Weakness in the grains is helping. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 25 cents at $134.92. USDA confirmed cash sales remain light.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 feeder demand steady.That's it for the Monday market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday morning…It's 34 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had scattered snow.  And a cool 32 in Poky, 28 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 36 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Scattered snow afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's.On to the markets:At the CBOT open corn futures are at $4.32, up 10 cents since Monday.CBT wheat futures rallied back on Thursday with double-digit gains for March and May contracts and still up this morning. The other nearby gained 9 to 9 1/2 cents. HRW wheat also opens in the black with 8 1/4 to 8 1/2 cent gains. Spring wheat futures open 8 cents higher. | Mar CBOT Wheat opens at $6.08, up 10 1/4 cents, | Mar KCBT Wheat is at $5.70, up 8 cents, | Mar MGEX Wheat is at $5.67, up 8 cents,Over in  Burley   | - Soft White Wheat | 4.77 | up 10 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.35 | up 12 | - Hard Red Spring | 5.50 | up 8 | - Barley | 7.00 | unchanged | - Hard White | 5.35 | up 12Milk inching up, now trading at  $15.61 per hundredweight this morning, down from Monday.Cattle gaining this morning..Fat cattle futures are extending their gains 7 to 32 cents. December contracts open 12 cents lower. CME reported 35 deliveries against December cattle futures. Feeders open 27 to 70 cents higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is a nickel lower to $136.64. Follow through cash deals in from $102 - $105.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $160, good quality going for $140 demand steady.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning…It's 21 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley we've had scattered snow.  And a cool 18 in Poky, 16 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 30 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's.On to the markets:At the CBOT open corn futures are at $4.24, up 3 cents.The big story this morning is the second day of double-digit gains in the wheat market. All this in response to the USDA report: |  March CBOT Wheat is at $6.17, up 20 cents, |  KCBT Wheat is at $5.85 1/2, up 22 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $5.72, up 10 cents,Over in Blackfoot  | - Soft White Wheat | 4.86 | up 14 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.47 | up 20 | - DNS 14% | 5.45 | up 5 | - Hard White | 5.47 | up 20Milk inching up, now trading at  $15.82 per hundredweight this morning, up 3 cents from Friday.Fat cattle futures open 55 to 92 cents higher. Front-month feeder cattle futures open off the highs, where gains topped triple digits, but still ended up by at least 20 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is 9 cents lower to $137.11. The bulk of the week's cash sales is $107-$108.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $160, good quality going for $140 demand steady.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's 23 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 16 in Poky, 14 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 32 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint and clear across the state…. Afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's. The cold temps will stick around till midweek.On to the markets:Corn opens the Monday session at $4.17, down 5 1/2 cents,Wheat futures open this week with losses across the board: | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $5.75, down 9 cents, | Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $5.42, down 7 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat opens at $5.50, down 3 cents, | Over in Blackfoot:  | - Soft White Wheat | 4.41 | down 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.08 | down 7 | - DNS 14% | 5.16 | down 5 | - Hard White | 5.08 | down 7 Milk continues to tumble, now trading at  $15.35 per hundredweight, down a dime.Live cattle futures opens12 to 22 cents lower on this Monday, save for a 72 cent drop in Dec as options rolled off the board. Feeder cattle futures opens the session mostly higher with 7 to 10 cent gains in the front months. Jan contracts start the week with a 2 cent loss. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $139.18 on 12/3, down 43 cents. Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 demand strong.That's it for the  market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the Weekend market report…It's 19 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 14 in Poky, 12 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 23 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint with snow across the state…. Afternoon temps will hit the 30s and 40's. The cold temps will stick around till next week.On to the markets:Corn opens the Friday session with 2- 3 and a half-cent gains, Dec. 20 Chicago corn futures opens at $4.22.Front-month wheat futures turn south this morning for inside-day give-backs.  | Mar 21 CBOT Wheat opens at $5.84, down 4 cents, | Mar 21 KCBT Wheat is at $5.49, down 4 cents, | Mar 21 MGEX Wheat is at $5.53, down 2 1/2 cents,Over in Burley: | - Soft White Wheat | 4.65 | down 6 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.16 | down 4 | - Hard Red Spring | 5.33 | down 3 | - Barley | 6.75 | unchanged | - Hard White | 5.16 | down 4Milk continues to tumble, now trading at  $15.45 per hundredweight. Friday trading in the live cattle futures market has priced $0.95 cents weaker so far. Feeders are also triple digits in the red with morning losses of at least 87 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $139.87, down 43 cents. USDA confirmed cash sales remain light, with the bulk of the sales have taken place near $110 so far. The full range is $106.50 to $112. Dressed sales so far have been between $172-$174. Wholesale boxed beef prices are lower again this morning. Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 demand strong.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's 25 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 16 in Poky, 14 in IF,  Northern Idaho, its 28 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint with snow across the state…. Afternoon temps will hit the 40s and30's. But a bit warmer on SundayOn to the markets:Corn opens the Friday session steady in the front months. Dec. 20 opens up this morning at $4.23, up 2 cents,Domestic wheat falls back into the red this morning | Dec CBOT futures is at $5.95, down 3 cents, | Dec KCBT Wheat is at $5.51 1/2, down 6 1/2 cents, | Dec MGEX futures Wheat is at $5.50 1/4, down 4 1/4 cents,Over in | Meridian |  | - Soft White Wheat | 5.04 | down 6 | - Hard Red Winter | 5.75 | down 2 | - DNS 14% | 5.51 | down 3 | - Corn | 4.90 | down 3Milk is still steady thanks to thanksgiving demand, now trading at  23.14 per hundredweight. Front-month live cattle futures are up 47 cents this morning. Feeders are trading 37 cents higher so far. The December CME Feeder Cattle Index is 33 cents stronger at $137.68. The only USDA confirmed cash cattle sales for Monday was light $170 action for northern dressed.Idaho Hay, supreme quality trading at  $190, good quality going for $140 demand strong.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's 39 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 43 in Poky, 40 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 37 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint with rain…. Afternoon temps will hit the 50s and 60's. But much colder on SundayOn the markets, Dec. 20 Corn futures opening at $4.09…  Up 4 centsWheat opens up with modest gains across the board Dec 20 CBOT Wheat closed at $6.09 1/4, up 3 1/4 cents, Dec 20 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.63, up 3 1/4 cents, Dec 20 MGEX Wheat closed at $5.61, up 4 cents,Over in Burley Soft White Wheat | 4.68 | unchanged Hard Red Winter | 5.25 | up 8 Hard Red Spring | 5.45 | up 20 Barley | 6.50 | unchanged Hard White | 5.25 | up 8Milk is still steady hanks to strong domestic demand and strong retail, now trading at  23.54 per hundredweight. Live cattle futures open the session up 40 to 67 cents in the front months, with Feb the strongest. Feeder cattle futures closed mostly lower, with a 25 cent gain in Jan feeders. The CME Feeder Cattle Index dropped 66 cents to $137.91.Idaho supreme quality hay is trading at  $180, good quality going for 160. demand good.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Over the past month, the commodities market has been a rollercoaster ride. Forecasting the market situations for most crops is iffy because the markets are so dynamic at the moment. We have this report from Washington:The United States Trade Representative office reports that China is keeping up with its trade obligations, that's good for our farmers and commodity prices:Experts say USDA's next crop forecasts should bring us very close to what the final product will be. Gary Crawford That's it for this week's podcast, this is Jake Putnam reporting from Boise.

It's 45 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  And a cool 44 in Poky, 40 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 42 this morning in CDA and a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 50s and 60's.On the markets, Dec. 20 Corn futures opening at $4.03…That was an all-time high on the front month continuation.  Up 16 cents from last week…Wheat opens up with huge gains across the board:The domestic wheat markets rallied double digits late Thursday demand is driving the marketDec 20 CBOT Wheat opens at $6.14, up 21 1/2 cents,Dec 20 KC Wheat opens at $5.58, up 22 3/4 cents,Dec 20 MGEX Wheat opens at $5.58, up 12 centOver in Blackfoot - Soft White Wheat | 4.98 | up 10 - Hard Red Winter | 4.95 | up 11 - DNS 14% | 4.83 | up 4 - Hard White | 4.95 | up 11Milk is still on the rise thanks to strong domestic demand and strong retail, now trading at  21.36 per hundredweight. That's up another 50-60 cents over last week.Live cattle futures open the session down 37 cents. Feeders are mixed this morning with 15 to 55 cent gains in 2020 markets, and triple-digit losses in the deferred contracts. The Feeder Cattle Index from CME opens a penny weaker at $140.91. USDA noted Thursday deals were light, from $105 - $108. The bulk of trade for the week has been near $108.Idaho supreme quality hay is trading at  $190-180, good quality going for 140. demand good.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's a cool 50 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  It's a chilly 42 in Poky 39 in IF,  Northern Idaho, it's 52 this morning in CDA a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 70s.On the markets, Dec. 20 Corn futures opening at $3.88 down 2 cents this morning but up 4 cents on the week.Wheat opens down across the board this week Dec 20 CBOT Wheat is at $5.95, down 11 cents, Dec 20 KCBT Wheat is at $5.29, down 15 cents, Dec 20 MGEX Wheat is at $5.41, down 8 cents,Over in Blackfoot- Soft White Wheat | 4.98 | up 10- Hard Red Winter | 4.95 | up 11- DNS 14% | 4.83 | up 4- Hard White | 4.95 | up 11Milk is still on the rise thanks to strong domestic demand and strong retail, now trading at  20.66 per hundredweight. Live cattle futures open down 25 to 55 cents in the front months at Thursday's midday. Feeder cattle futures are down 17 to 70 cents as well. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $142.71 which's down by 41 cents. USDA reported light trade at $107-$108 and $169 dressed on Thursday. Some reported bids open at $107 with asks at $110.Idaho supreme quality hay is trading at  $190-180, good quality going for 140. demand is steady.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

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It's a cool 49 degrees this morning in the Treasure Valley.  Its a chilly40 in Poky 36 in IF,  Northern Idaho it's 49 this morning in CDA a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 60s 70s.On the markets, Dec. 20 Corn futures trading at $3.82 up 3 cents. Corn futures continue to improveWheat gave back some of the gains all this week…Dec 20 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.70 1/4, down 7 3/4 cents,Dec 20 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.06 1/2, down 3 1/4 cents,Dec 20 MGEX Wheat closed at $5.33 1/2, down 6 3/4 cents,Over in Meridian: Soft White Wheat | 4.53 | down 10 Hard Red Winter | 5.20 | down 5 DNS 14% | 5.33 | down 1 Corn | 4.28 | unchangedMilk is on the rise thanks to strong domestic demand and strong retail, add good exports, and somewhat tighter milk supplies now trading at  20.08 per hundredweight.  Projected October prices are in the 18 dollar range. Milk has been up and down the past 6 weeks, so hold on…Cattle futures open this morning 52 cents lower to 22 cents higher in the front months. Feeders were lower on Thursday with losses of 42 to 80 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index opens 20 cents lower at $142.38. The wide cash range continued for Thursday, with live sales reported from $104 to $109 and $164 to $169 dressed.The Idaho high-quality hay is steady at  $190-180, good quality fetching a strong $140. demand is steady.That's it for the Weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the Monday market report…We had some chilly morning temps on Sunday and this morning is cold too…It's a cool 48 degrees this morning in Boise's Treasure Valley. The smoke has cleared out and rain on Friday night really knocked down the fires during North of here.  Its a chilly 35 in Poky 32 in IF, lows in the 50's!  Northern Idaho it's 45 this morning in CDA a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 60s 70s.On the markets, Corn trading at $3.65 up a cent over Friday.Monday morning wheat trade has all futures extending losses. SRedWinter futures open down 2 cents so far. HardRedWinter futures are down 2 cents this morning.   Dec 20 CBOT Wheat opens at $5.47, down a cent.  Dec 20 KCBT Wheat opens at $4.81, down 3  and a quarter cents,  Dec 20 MGEX Wheat is at $5.31, that's down 1 and three-quarter cents,Over in Meridian: Soft White Wheat | 4.53 | down 10 Hard Red Winter | 5.20 | down 5 DNS 14% | 5.33 | down 1 Corn | 4.28 | unchangedMilk still trading steady, now at $16.31 up 5 cents from last Friday.Monday Front-month cattle futures are trading with up to 57 cent gains this morning. And Feeder cattle futures open with 30 cent gains. September feeder cattle futures expire at the close this afternoon. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is seeing a $.28-cent premium to Sept futures, at $142.28. USDA reported light Friday cash sales mostly at $105. The week's range of sales so far is $103 to $105.25. Dressed sales were reported at $164 The Idaho export market for high-quality hay is steady at  $170-180 because of supply. Clean and green hay is fetching $120. The export market in Washington is a little weaker because of supply With the 4th cut in progress there's a lot of supply now, but demand, steady.That's it for the Monday market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Welcome to the Weekend market report…It's a pleasant 55 degrees this morning in Boise's Treasure Valley. The smoke has started lifting again and clearing across the state.  It's a cooler in Poky and IF, lows in the 50's!  Northern Idaho it's 55 this morning in CDA a bit colder in Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps will hit the 70s and 80's.On the markets, Corn trading $3.65 down 10 cents this past week.Friday morning wheat trading has futures extending losses. SRW futures are down 1 to 2 cents so far. HRW futures are down 2 to 4 cents this morning.  Dec 20 CBOT Wheat is at $5.47, down 1 and a quarter cents, Dec 20 KCBT Wheat is at $4.81, down 3  and a quarter cents, Dec 20 MGEX Wheat is at $5.31, that's down 1 and three-quarter cents,Over in Meridian: Soft White Wheat | 4.53 | down 10 Hard Red Winter | 5.20 | down 5 DNS 14% | 5.33 | down 1 Corn | 4.28 | unchangedMilk is steady, now at $16.31 up 5 cents from last Friday.Friday Front-month cattle futures are trading with 35 to 57 cent gains this morning. And Feeder cattle futures are trading with 30 to 65 cent gains. September feeder cattle futures expire at the close this afternoon. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is seeing a $.28-cent premium to Sept futures, at $142.28. USDA reported light Thursday cash sales mostly at $105. The week's range of sales so far is $103 to $105.25. Dressed sales were reported at $164 The export market for high-quality hay is steady at  $170-180 because of supply. Clean and green hay is fetching $120. The export market in Washington is a little weaker because of supply With the 4th cut in progress there's a lot of supply now, but demand, steady.That's it for the weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Idaho Sugar beet harvest is underway, temps have been warm and progress is just ahead of last year. We asked USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, about this year's beet harvest nationwide:Once again that was Brad Rippey, Beet season is going great guns, but we need cooler temps. With harvest season in full swing across Idaho, This week marks Rail Safety week and the American Farm Bureau Federation is promoting safety tips for farmers and ranchers around railroad crossings. Micheal Clements reports from Washington:Idaho Farm Bureau is teaming with the American Farm Bureau and other States to support the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act.A pioneer of farm broadcasting across the West passed away over the weekend. Evan Slack attended a few Farm Bureau Annual meetings and had many friends here, Rod Bain reports: That's it for the Farm Bureau Podcast this is Jake Putnam reporting.

Welcome to the Weekend market report…It's a  nice 55 degrees this morning in Boise's Treasure Valley. The smoke has started lifting, the burn ban is still in effect, but it's going to clear out soon across the state.  It's colder in Poky and IF lows in the 50's! Still a little warm for digging spuds in the afternoon.   Northern Idaho its 55 in CDA and Sandpoint…. Afternoon temps in the 70s and 80's The warm temperatures will last a few more days, and fire danger remains high.On the markets, Corn trading $3.75 up 19 cents this past week!Wheat futures open to double digits this morning, led by CBT Soft Red Winter. Chicago winter wheat futures open the session up by 14 cents. KC winter wheat traded 9 cents higher. Over in Minneapolis, spring wheat futures open up 7 to 10 cents on the day. Wheat export bookings are down 30% on the week and at the low end of estimates.Over in Burley: | - Soft White Wheat | 4.51 | up 7 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.34 | up 10 | - DNS 14% | 4.81 | up 5 | - Hard White | 4.34 | up 10Milk continues to fall, now at $16.25 down 15 cents from last Friday.Friday cattle trading futures are mixed to mostly lower. Losses open up 37 to 62 cents in the front months, while October fats gained a nickel. Feeder cattle futures open down by $0.57 cents from Thursday's close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index for September 16 is $141.20, back up by another 60 cents. USDA reported moderate cash activity in NE, KS Thursday. Trades in NE were at $103. KS sales were $103- $103.50. USDA mentioned minimal dressed base sales. The export market for the higher quality hay is around the $170 and higher mark while clean and green hay is indicated to be $120. The export market in Washington is a little weaker with some of the markets now willing to stand on the sidelines until there is a clearer picture for exports. With the 4th cut in progress there's lots of supply right now, but also good demand.That's it for the weekend market report from the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday morning!It's a warm 66 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley.  We're having another heatwave. It's a cool 57 in Poky a bit cooler in IF. Northern Idaho, low 60s…. WE have warmer temps in store for the weekend, Perfect harvest weather.Corn futures rallied 5 cents on Thursday…Sep 20 Corn holding steady at $3.44, up a penny this past week.Winter wheat futures were in the red, but spring wheat futures start with an upwards trend. Chicago wheat opens day down by as much as 6 cents, and KC HRW futures open 3 to 4 cents lower. MPLS HRS futures open the day fractionally higher except a 2 cent gain in Sept.  Over in..Burley |  |  - Soft White Wheat | 4.50 | down 5 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.50 | down 5 | - Hard Red Spring | 5.00 | down 10 | - Barley | 6.25 | unchanged | - Hard White | 4.50 | down 5Milk prices open up at $16.77 per hundred weight, and continues to fall…Thursday cattle futures trading open with 27 cent losses for the front-month contracts. Feeder futures open $0.77  lower this morning. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is down 67 cents to $139.68. USDA reports moderate cash sales activity at $102 in TX, $103 in KS, and some light $102-trade in NE. The bulk of the week's sales have been at $103. All grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady to strong.  Demand is moderateTimothy going up to $200 a ton…Supreme going for 180 per tonPremium           170                Good                130      That's it for the Friday y market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Friday morning!It's a cooler 58 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a cool 55 in Poky a bit cooler in IF. Northern Idaho, 53…. WE have cooler temps in store for the weekend, Perfect harvest weather.Corn futures rallied 5 cents on Thursday…Sep 20 Corn opens at $3.45, up 10 cents this past week.Winter wheat futures rallied double digits on Thursday and open strong this morning CBOT traded wheat futures open up with double-digit gains. KC HRW wheat futures open with 2%  gains with Dec futures up the most. MPLS Spring wheat futures open 5 1/2 to 8 cents higher. Over in | Blackfoot |   | - Soft White Wheat | 4.11 | up 1 | - Hard Red Winter | 3.94 | up 2 | - DNS 14% | 4.58 | unchanged | - Hard White | 3.94 | up 2Milk prices open up at $19.76 per hundredweight, gaining 15 cents this past week.Live cattle futures open up with 17 to 45 cent losses and .85-cent losses for the nearby. At the opening bell, feeders are down 50 to 82 cents in the front months. August feeders open at $141.97. The Feeder Cattle Index from CME is down 58 cents to $143.02. This morning there are some light cash cattle sales at $104 - $105 and $166- $168 in the beef. All grades of Alfalfa hay remain steady to strong. There's still a lack of testing; the weather has been good and quality of hay good.Timothy going up to $200 a ton, Supreme going for $180 per ton, Premium  $175               Good $140- 150    That's it for the Friday y market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!It's a warm 70 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a cooler 64 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 63…. WE have warm temps but we'll have slightly cooler temps this coming week, but perfect farm weather for the week.With all the storm damage in the midwest Corn prices up with double-digit gains over the week:Sep 20 Corn opens at $3.25, up 10 3/4 centsAt the closing bell on Friday, the domestic wheat futures markets were in the black. Chicago futures open the day 5 to 6 cents higher. KC HRW futures open up by 6 cents. Spring wheat futures rallied 4 cents Friday.Over in | Burley |  |  | - Soft White Wheat | 4.08 | up 6 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.08 | up 6 | - Hard Red Spring | 4.46 | up 6 | - Barley | 6.25 | up 25 | - Hard White | 4.08 | up 6Milk prices open up at $19.80 per hundredweight, losing nearly 4 cents over this past week.cattle futures open 70 cents higher in the 2020 contracts. The deferred futures are down 12 cents. There are another 6 tenders against August futures yesterday, USDA notes light trading from $103 to $106. The bulk of the week's trades are $104-$105 in the South and mostly $104-107 in the North. Feeder cattle futures open down by 30. cents.All grades of Alfalfa hay steady. There's been A lack of higher testing; new crop Alfalfa has stepped up demand. An abundance of feeder quality rained on hay has put pressure on the market for that commodity. Supreme going for 189 per tonPremium           175                Good              150      That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's a cool 58 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a cooler 55 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 55. We have a cooling trend but we'll have hot temps this coming week, should be perfect farm weather for the weekend.Corn still looking better with double-digit gains over the week:Sep 20 Corn opens at $3.25, up 10 3/4 centsAt the closing bell on Thursday, the domestic wheat futures markets were in the black. Chicago futures open the day 5 to 6 cents higher. KC HRW futures open up by 6 cents. Spring wheat futures rallied 4 yesterday. The weekly Export Sales report shows 357-thousand MT of wheat booked on the week.Over in Burley: - Soft White Wheat | 4.08 | up 6 - Hard Red Winter | 4.08 | up 6 - Hard Red Spring | 4.46 | up 6 - Barley | 6.25 | up 25 - Hard White | 4.08 | up 6Milk prices open up at $19.80 per hundredweight, losing nearly 4 cents over this past week.cattle futures open 70 cents higher in the 2020 contracts. The deferred futures are down 12 cents. There are another 6 tenders against August futures yesterday, USDA notes light trading from $103 to $106. The bulk of the week's trades are $104-$105 in the South and mostly $104-107 in the North. Feeder cattle futures open down by 30. cents.All grades of Alfalfa hay steady. There's been A lack of higher testing; new crop Alfalfa has stepped-up demand. An abundance of feeder quality rained-on hay has put pressure on the market for that commodity. Idaho Hay:Supreme going for $189 per tonPremium                  $175                Good                        $150    That's it for the Weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Good Monday morning!It's a warm 60 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a cooler 57 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 55…. The triple-digit temps we saw over the weekend are gone and it'll be much cooler today across Idaho. With clear skies.Corn still looking flat Sept.19 corn futures opens at $3.15 in Chicago, that just up a quarter-cent.Wheat futures saw winter wheat contracts lower on Friday, and they open lower this morning with spring wheat firm to 2 cents higher. KC wheat futures led the way to the downside, with 5 to 6 cent losses. CBT opens 2 to 4 cents lower this morning… over in Blackfoot grain is mixed: | - Soft White Wheat | 4.29 | down 2 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.09 | up 1 | - DNS 14% | 4.64 | unchanged | - Hard White | 4.09 | up 1Milk prices open up at $24.53 per hundredweight, steady, up 10 cents this week.Live cattle futures open the Monday session with 45 cent gains. Nearby feeder cattle contracts are up to $1.25 this morning. The July 29 CME Feeder Cattle index is $139.24, down 59 cents from yesterday. Cash sales are reported at $97 in the South and $102 in the North.There is still a lot of hay moving across the state and the quality is good, Premium hay prices are way down because of inventory:Supreme 150, premium 140, good and rain damaged 120.00                               That's it for the Monday market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's a toasty 66 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a warm 60 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 66….its going to be a great farming day with this heatwave continuing through the weekend, and into next week with clear skies.Let's take a look at corn:Sept. 19 corn futures opens at $3.15 in Chicago, that's up a quarter-cent.Wheat futures saw winter wheat contracts lower on Thursday, and they open lower this morning with spring wheat firm to 2 cents higher. KC wheat futures led the way to the downside, with 5 to 6 cent losses. CBT opens 2 to 4 cents lower this morning… Blackfoot  - Soft White Wheat | 4.29 | down 2 - Hard Red Winter | 4.09 | up 1 - DNS 14% | 4.64 | unchanged - Hard White | 4.09 | up 1Milk prices open up at $24.53 per hundredweight, steady, up 10 cents this week.Live cattle futures open the Friday session with 45 cent gains. Nearby feeder cattle contracts are up to $1.25 this morning. The July 29 CME Feeder Cattle index is $139.24, down 59 cents from yesterday. Cash sales are reported at $97 in the South and $102 in the North.Driving through the state still lots of hay moving and the quality is good, Premium hay prices are down because of inventory: but the quality is good.Supreme $160, premium 140, good and rain damaged 125.00                               That's it for the weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's a warm 60 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's a chilly 57 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, 51….its going to be a great farming day with clear skies and hot summer temps in the forecast over the weekend.Let's take a look at corn:Sept. 20 corn futures opens at $3.28 in Chicago, that's up a 1/2 cent.The wheat markets open this morning, weak. KC HRW futures fell the most with losses of as much as 7 cents. Soft RW wheat futures open 1 cent lower on the day. The national average wheat price from Commodity View also fell by a nickel maintaining the minus 16-cent basis. Over in  | Meridian |   | - Soft White Wheat | 4.90 | down 10 | - Hard Red Winter | 4.73 | down 2 | - DNS 14% | 5.10 | up 2 | - Corn | 4.06 | unchangedMilk prices open up at $24.43 per hundredweight, steady, up 20 cents this week.Live cattle futures open down a buck from Thursday's trading. Feeder cattle futures gave back all their gains this morning and opens mostly lower. August feeders maintained a nickel gain. The CME Feeder Cattle index is a $1.42 higher. Driving through the Magic Valley lots of have moved and the quality is good, some hay got caught in the thundershowers on Thursday.  Premium hay prices are steady: but demand flat with all this inventory.Supreme $180, premium $170, good and rain damaged $125.00                                                   That's it for the weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's a warmer 61 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. Its a bit colder 57 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, morning lows in the 50s…. it's going to be a good farming day with clear skies and warm temps in the forecast over the weekend.Corn trading down this morning. Jul 20 Corn futures open at $3.42, that down 5 cents.Friday opens ahead of the extended weekend and wheat futures are lower. KC HRW futures are the hardest, opening down by 7 cents. July HRW futures are down 15 and a quarter but get this: still up almost 2% for the week. Chicago SRW wheat opens 7 cents lower, with Sept futures at $4.92/bu. Prices lower over in Blackfoot this morning | - Soft White Wheat | 4.04 | down 2 | - Hard Red Winter  | 4.18 | down 3 | - Dark Northern.     | 5.00 | down 4 | - Hard White.          | 4.18 | down 3 | Milk prices open up at $22.97 per hundredweight, up a couple of bucks from last week.Live cattle futures open up .90-cent higher this Friday morning. For August fats that added to the weekly gain of 4.7%. Feeder cattle futures climbed to $1.82 higher in the front months. But July 1st Feeder Cattle index was another 8 cents lower, at $129.05.The first crop of hay is in across Idaho, the dry heat this weekend will help bring the second crop on with some swathing underway in the west. Premium hay prices still strong: Demand is moderateSupreme 190, premium 180, good and rain damaged 115- 130.00                               That's it for the weekend market report. You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page,  for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

t's a warmer 55 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's 50 in Poky and IF. Northern Idaho, morning lows in the 50s…. it's going to be a good farming day with clear skies and warmer temps in the forecast over the weekend.Heavy rains this week rocked the Northwest and upper plains…Yet Corn trading a full cent higher this morning. Jul 20 Corn futures open at $3.30, up just a cent.For the second day in a row, the wheat markets open mixed, with losses in winter wheat and gains in MPLS. SRW closed 5 cents lower with July and Sept the weakest. KC wheat is down by 4 cents in the front months. Front-month Minneapolis wheat futures open the session with 4 1/2 to 5 cent gains. Wheat harvest in the upper midwest is progressing…its been dry there.Milk prices open steady at $20.94 per hundredweight and continue to inch up…that's up another 10 cents from last Friday.Live cattle futures open 42 cents lower after three days of gains. With a $4-6 basis still, there haven't been any deliveries against June cattle futures. Feeder cattle futures open down 90 cents. CME's June 17th Feeder Cattle index was a dime higher to $128.51. USDA confirmed Thursday cash sales from $98 to $103, with the bulk at $102 matching the week's trend. Export sales data showed 20,097 MT of beef sold on the week ending June 11.The first crop of hay is still underway in SW Idaho, the heavy rain has slowed hay operations across Idaho.  Swathers out across the state today, trying to get caught up. Demand was moderate to good for limited new crop offerings. Supreme 190, premium 180, good and rain damaged 140.00                                               That's it for the weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's A cloudy 40 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's also cold in Poky and IF lows in the mid-40s!  Northern Idaho, morning lows in the 40s….another farming day. Look for afternoon temps in the 50's and 60s. Chance of more rain. This rain has helped the range but has slowed farming.On the markets, Corn trading a full cent higher this morning. Jul 20 corn futures trading right now at $3.17, down a cent.The winter wheat markets open higher this morning, with SRW up the most. Chicago wheat gained 4 cents, HRW wheat was 2 cents stronger. Spring wheat futures were down by 1 to 3 cents on Thursday. Jul 20 CBOT Wheat opens at $5.16, up 2 and quarter cents.Milk again struggling after a good week is $12.54 per hundredweight,  down a full dollar from last Friday.Live cattle futures open up 40 cents higher this morning. The deferred contracts rebounded from midday lows yesterday. May feeders open at $126.02, the other front months are down up to 37 cents. The Feeder Cattle Index from CME is 19 cents lower on convergence, at $126.60. USDA reported cash sales from Thursday were $115-$120, with the bulk $115-$117. And this just in from the USDA, U.S. milk output is rising and may continue rising into next year. Gary Crawford reports:That's it for the weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

It's A cloudy 46 degrees this morning in Boise and the Treasure Valley. It's much colder in Poky and IF lows the mid-30s!  Northern Idaho, morning lows in the 40s….another perfect farming day. Look for afternoon temps in the 50's and 60s. 70's in some places chance of rain.On the markets, Corn trading a full cent higher this morning. Jul 20 corn futures trading right now at $3.17, down a cent.May futures open at $5.10 for SRW, and $4.58 for HRW, and $5- flat for a bushel of HRed Spring. The other front months open mixed in Chicago, July is up a half-cent while Dec a cent lower. KC HRW futures open 3 cents lower with steeper losses in new-crop contracts. MPLS wheat futures open fractionally lower. Milk opens as a commodities ‘top performer' with news of government buyout money opening at. $13.54 per hundredweight,  up a full dollar from last Friday.Live cattle futures open down $1.70 in the 2020 contracts, except for June which opens a quarter higher. Feeder cattle open $1.50 lower in the nearby contracts at Thursday's closing bell. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is $123.95 up 43 cents. With COVID and dropping gas prices, Farmers have a concern about the future of corn. Stephanie Ho reports from Washington:That's it for the weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

A warm 44 degrees this morning in Caldwell and Boise. It's a bit colder in Poky and IF, lows the mid 30s!  Northern Idaho 40 in CDA and Sandpoint….another perfect farming day. Afternoon temps in the 50's and 60s.On the markets, Corn trading a cent higher this morning. May 20 corn futures trading at $3.19 up a penny.The U.S. wheat complex. Mixed this morning.  KC HRW futures open 4 1/2 cents lower. Spring wheat opens with gains of 2 to 3 1/2 cents. SRW wheat futures were higher in the nearby markets and lower in deferred contracts. Milk continues to drop, now at $13.19 down a half-cent.April cattle are limit down this morning, roughly $14 below the cash market. The other front months are trading mixed, with $1 losses in June futures, we have 7 to 10 cent gains in August and October and 20 cent losses for Dec futures. Front-month feeder cattle futures are mixed, with nearby gains of 60 and losses of as much as $1.12 further out. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is up 75 cents.Certain beef cuts and products not usually in demand in the U.S. find both markets and increased value as exports. Rod Bain reports:That's it for the weekend market report…You can check out the market prices on the Idaho Farm Bureau web page… for the voice of Idaho Agriculture, I'm Jake Putnam

Thanks for joining us, I'm Jake Putnam reporting from the Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting in Coeur d'Alene.Idaho Farmers from across the State are meeting here to set farm policy for 2020.The meeting is a grass-roots gathering of farmers as Steve Ritter reports:The number of H-2A farm labor positions reached record highs this year, and wages paid under the program will increase again in 2020. Micheal Clements has more.

The Labor Department Monday announced plans to modernize the long-time H2-A guest worker program, reaction the Agriculture Secretary reacted to the proposal as Rod Bain reportsLivestock industry officials are meeting in Washington, they agree on two main issues: What are the top priorities of the livestock and meat business?Aldrin used to spend summers in Ketchum.

Matt sits down with Jake Putnam, the State Media Manager for the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation in this episode of the DB Radio Show. Matt and Jake will discuss Jake's career path to working with the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and what all he does for them as well. They'll also discuss some Idaho agricultural issues as well as some national ones as well. Join us for another great episode of the D&B Radio Show.