Cattle futures higher ahead of direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher ahead of the week’s direct cash business.  February live cattle closed $1.15 higher at $189.07 and April lives […]

Murphy family farming business to be re-established

An agreement between Murphy Family Ventures and Smithfield will allow the Murphy family to return to independent pork production. In a news release, Smithfield says the agreement establishes a Murphy-owned […]

Milk futures lower, cash dairy mixed Tuesday

December Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange down a penny at $18.51.  January 3 cents lower at $18.22.  February down six at $18.55.  March through May milk […]