Iowa delegation returns from trade mission to Taiwan, Japan
Iowa’s deputy ag secretary says a recent trade mission to Taiwan and Japan was an opportunity to explore an expansion of ag exports. Grant Menke tells Brownfield the two countries […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 25, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.24 and 3/4, down 3/4 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.85 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $293.70, up $4.50Dec. soybean oil […]
55% of U.S. winter wheat rated good to excellent
The USDA’s winter wheat condition rating moved higher over the past week as the crop gets closer to dormancy. 55% of U.S. winter wheat is in now in good to […]
Michigan farmers working on pre-winter fieldwork
Harvesting is complete in Michigan, as farmers move on to other pre-winter activities. USDA reporters say Michigan farmers are planting cover crops, testing soil, applying herbicides and fertilizer, spreading lime […]
October poultry production climbs 4% above last year
The USDA says domestic poultry production during October 2024 was 4.922 billion pounds. That was up 4% from October 2023 on a 4% rise for chicken to 4.416 billion pounds, […]
Red meat, poultry in cold storage below a year ago
Supplies of red meat and poultry in cold storage got tighter in October. The USDA says frozen red meat stocks were 3% lower than last year at 882.696 billion pounds, […]
Economist says beef cow slaughter remains a number to watch
Beef cow slaughter for October was down 21 percent compared to last year. But a livestock economist says there’s more to the story. University of Missouri Professor Emeritus Scott Brown […]
Phone app teaches best practices for moving cattle
Teaching people how to safely move cattle is a little easier thanks to a free training tool. Jennifer Van Os is an assistant professor and animal care extension specialist with […]
Many factors influencing markets
A grain originator with CHS says many factors are currently influencing grain markets. Renae Halverson says the big three commodities are seeing price impacts from a variety of sources. “The […]
Voter opposition to Ordinance 309 in Denver is a big win for animal ag
The American Sheep Industry says the ag industry had a big win when Denver voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have banned slaughterhouses within the city limits. “Voters decided […]
