More Wisconsin farmers are seeking mental health counseling
The high costs and low commodity prices have more farmers seeking mental health counseling. Karen Endres with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Farm Center tells Brownfield […]
Nebraska Soybean Board elects three members
The Nebraska Soybean Board has elected three new members to its board. Elgin area farmer Anne Meis was re-elected to a fourth term in District 1. She says the industry is […]
USMEF seminar explores meat demand growth outside of U.S.
The biggest opportunity for demand growth for U.S. beef and pork is outside the United States. Lucia Ruano, the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Central America representative tells Brownfield it starts […]
Soybeans, corn see modest bounces
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts bounced after the run to new lows following the USDA’s record crop and yield estimates. Parts of the region are […]
Cattle, hog futures move higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher waiting for direct business to develop. October lives closed $1.37 higher at $182.12 and December lives closed $1.30 higher […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 14, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.81, up 3 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.52 and 1/4, up 5 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $305.10, up $5.30Sep. soybean oil closed at […]
Historic Cedar Rapids restaurant burns down
A restaurant that’s been operating in Cedar Rapids for more than 100 years was destroyed by a fire this morning. Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner tells KCRG TV that a […]
Have a plan to market the decent mid-MO soybean crop
The commercial manager of an ADM soybean processing plant says this week’s rains will likely solidify a good soybean crop across mid-Missouri. Evan Larson says the soybeans aren’t perfect everywhere, […]
Turkey hatchery numbers below year ago levels
U.S. turkey hatchery numbers declined in July. That decrease was partially in response to slower demand and producers trying to improve their bottom lines. The USDA says there were 24.833 […]
Broiler sets, placements stay ahead of 2023 pace
The USDA is reporting another year-to-year increase for broiler chicken sets and placements. That trend continues to point towards larger broiler chicken production in 2024 than 2023. 249.031 million broiler-type […]
