Solid start to the week for cattle futures
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, and feeders were mostly higher, supported by the recent strength in direct business. Boxed beef was also higher. February live cattle closed […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 9, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.41 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.90, down 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $289.60, up $2.20Jan. soybean oil […]
Trump 2.0 comes with some uncertainty, and expected ups and downs
An ag policy expert says he expects a lot of uncertainty as President-elect Trump prepares for his second term. Jim Wiesemeyer says there are some concerns for agriculture in his […]
Motion to remove IFB president shot down
The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) delegation continues to grapple with the association’s expulsion from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Monday morning’s delegate session started with a motion from the floor […]
Corn, soybean export inspections up on year
The USDA says corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections as of the week ending December 5th remain ahead of the pace needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. […]
Iowa 2025 teacher of the year from Sioux Central school district
Sioux Central agriculture teacher Melanie Bloom is the 2025 Iowa Teacher of the Year. The governor and Department of Education director made the announcement during an assembly at the school […]
NEFB policy expert says farm bill extension discussions are heating up
With less than two weeks remaining in the lame duck session, an ag policy expert says Congress is inching closer to a farm bill extension. Nebraska Farm Bureau Senior Director […]
ASA and WISHH highlight importance of emerging markets
The executive director of the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health says growing populations are driving demand for more protein. Gena Perry says the industry is targeting new markets […]
St. Lawerence Seaway supporting actor for ag exports
The Soy Transportation Coalition executive director says the St. Lawerence Seaway is helping diversify agricultural export channels. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield , “The Great Lakes can and should play a […]
Iowa State players sweep Big 12 awards
Iowa State’s Keshon Gilbert (player) and Joshua Jefferson (newcomer) captured Big 12 men’s basketball weekly awards, as they led the Cyclones to a 2-0 week, including an 81-70 win over […]
