U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: CBOT grains show little movement

CORN prices at the Chicago Board of Trade dropped for the third time in four sessions on Thursday. However, the July contract remained above the lows set in the previous two days. The United States Department of Agriculture reported 1.014 million tonnes of …

Avian flu strikes South Dakota layer farm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at a commercial table egg layer farm in Aurora, South Dakota, on April 30. It is unknown whether the 700,000 …

PM Market Report – May 1, 2025

How potato pests find ways around insecticides

Resistance to insecticides is complicating pest control for potato growers, with experts warning that overuse, off-target exposure and pest resurgence are driving control failures. At Manitoba Potato Days in Brandon in late January, Ian MacRae, an …

Puerto Vallarta Marks Labor Day 2025 with Civic Ceremonies and Cultural Festivities

Puerto Vallarta joined the nationwide observance of Día del Trabajo (Labor Day) today, commemorating the contributions of workers with a series of civic ceremonies and cultural events. While traditional parades were absent, the city embraced the holiday …

U.S. Sanctions Strike Key Players in CJNG’s Fuel Smuggling Ring

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting three Mexican nationals and two Mexico-based companies accused of supporting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), as part of a broader effort to …

U.S. grains: Soybean futures end up in recovery from two-week low

Chicago | Reuters—Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended higher on Thursday as prices rebounded after sliding to a two-week low amid worries about U.S. export demand, analysts said. Corn futures eased, while wheat ended nearly unchanged. Technical …

Global Markets: Trump, Carney to meet in White House

The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit the White House in a matter of days, according to United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Carney said he and Trump …

Department Releases New Video on the Effects of Saltwater Intrusion on Farmland

May 1, 2025 Harford County, Soil Conservation, Maryland, Molly Hill Farms, Horses, Agriculture ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 1, 2025)– The Maryland Department of Agriculture has released a new video in the Conservation Video Series focusing on saltwater intrusion’s …

Yelapa to Celebrate Mexican Navy Day with Beach Party on June 1st

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The small coastal village of Yelapa is preparing to throw one of its most anticipated annual events on Sunday, June 1st: the traditional Mexican Navy Day celebration. Locals and visitors alike are invited to join the all-day …