Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 24, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.21 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.96 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $310.40, down $4.60Dec. […]
Consider trade impacts of the upcoming election
An ag economist says there could be significant shifts in trade policy following the November election. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says both the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates […]
Corn manages to hold onto modest gains
Soybeans were mostly modestly higher, with nearby months pulled steady to lower late by spread trade. Export sales were up sharply on the week at 79.1 million bushels as China […]
September poultry production slightly higher
U.S. poultry production was slightly higher in September. The USDA says 4.361 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, less than August, but 1% more than September 2023. […]
September red meat production up 1% on year
4.451 billion pounds of red meat were produced in the U.S. during September 2024. The USDA says that was 2% more than the September 2023 total, which was hit hard […]
MSU digs into supply chain resiliency needs
Michigan State University is incorporating supply chain resiliency across agricultural and business programs to better prepare future industry leaders. Ian Olson will lead the effort and serve a co-director […]
NextEra evaluating whether it can restart Iowa’s only nuclear power plant
NextEra Energy’s chief executive says the company is exploring whether it could reopen the nuclear power plant in eastern Iowa that was closed down four years ago. “We are currently […]
RaboResearch calls for healthy dairy margins ahead
An ag economist says he’s optimistic strong dairy prices will continue through the end of the year and into next. RaboResearch’s Lucas Fuess tells Brownfield, “We expect both higher milk […]
North central Iowa harvest results vary
An agronomist with LG Seeds says late season dryness is impacting some corn and soybean yields. Jed Norman, who’s based in north central Iowa, tells Brownfield… “You could definitely tell […]
Kansas to receive $9 million for drought mitigation projects
Kansas is receiving $9 million from the federal government to enhance a pair of drought mitigation projects. Gov. Laura Kelly says $7 million will support a state project to divert […]
