Cattle futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, with boxed beef up at midday, watching direct trade develop. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 4, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.24 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.37 and 3/4, down 8 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $330.50, down $2.00Dec. […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat end week on a down note
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a lower weekly finish. Soybeans continue to monitor U.S. harvest activity and yield results, along […]
Iowa-based PowerPollen signs agreement with India’s VNR Seeds
An Iowa biotechnology company has announced a new collaboration with a seed company from India as part of an effort to help improve trading relationships with the country. Kavi Chawla, […]
Charles City Chicken plant closes doors
Pure Prairie Poultry in Charles City is closing less than two years after they began operations. In a statement, George Piechel, one of the owners of the plant, said, “While […]
Dairy product production up in August
U.S. processors made more dairy products in August than they did a year ago. USDA’s latest production report shows total cheese production was 1.2 billion pounds, 1.7% higher than 2023 […]
Finding a fix for Proposition 12 remains a priority
A recent poll indicates many voters in battleground states want Congress to prevent states like California from setting animal welfare standards that apply beyond its borders. Andy Curliss, vice president of strategic […]
Position balance sheets with future in mind
An ag lender encourages crop farmers to position balance sheets with the future in mind. Amanda Durow with CoBank says liquidity is the best tool for dealing with tight margins. […]
Hinson calls for House farm bill vote shortly after presidential election
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s asking Republican leaders in the U.S. House to bring the farm bill up for a vote as soon as possible. “Enough is enough here. […]
Ohio Soybean Association says 45Z tax credit should only be for domestic feedstocks
The director of public policy at the Ohio Soybean Association says the organization wants sustainable aviation fuel to be produced domestically. Brandon Kern tells Brownfield… “We have a 45Z tax credit. […]
