Corkery says Iowa ESA program is ‘Christianizing’ next generation
The Democratic candidate in Iowa’s second congressional district is calling for repeal of the Iowa law that bans most abortions and an end to the taxpayer funded accounts for private […]
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IFB encourages mental health awareness as farm profitability wanes
Top officials with the Illinois Farm Bureau say profitability concerns are bringing increased awareness around farmer mental health. President, and Ogle County farmer, Brian Duncan tells Brownfield… “As we look […]
Cyberattacks a growing concern in agriculture
Cyberattacks continue to be a growing problem for the agriculture sector. Mark McHargue, president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau tells Brownfield… “They’re really looking at certainly supply chain type venues […]
Good fair and farm weather for mid-August
The recent rains and cooler temperatures are welcome at the Missouri State Fair and on the farm. Drew Lock, a farmer from northeast Missouri, says it’s been unusually comfortable for […]
Cattle futures supported by stronger boxed beef
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up waiting for direct business to develop. Contracts were oversold and there was support by stronger boxed beef prices. October […]
Uzbekistan becoming a U.S. soybean destination
Soybean export business is growing in Uzbekistan. Minnesota farmer Patrick O’Leary says he was in the central Asian country last week for the arrival of about 150 tons of U.S. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 13, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.77 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.47 and 1/4, down 24 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $299.80, down $6.20Sep. soybean oil […]
Milk futures and cash dairy mostly higher Tuesday
September Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 45 cents higher at $21.13. October up 41 at $21.57. November 28 higher at $21. December through February contracts […]
Soybeans, corn down on yield estimates, crop ratings
Soybeans were sharply lower on speculative and technical selling, with November hitting another new low for the move. The trade continued to digest the USDA’s record yield and production estimates […]
