Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 17, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.43 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.76 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $287.20, up 30 […]
Soybeans, corn see more pressure from South America
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, with January hitting a new contract during the session. South American crop conditions are mostly favorable, with some estimates rising for Brazil. […]
Kansas Farm Bureau sets legislative priorities for 2025
The president of Kansas Farm Bureau says the organization is preparing for the 2025 state legislative session. Joe Newland says water rights are always a priority for members. “We have […]
Dear President-elect Trump, Protect Our Produce
The Protect Our Produce Coalition is calling on the incoming administration to provide relief to farmers impacted by mandated H-2A wages. Greg Bird with the Michigan Vegetable Council tells Brownfield […]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks ag input on monarch proposal
The supervisor of the Illinois & Iowa U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) office says the agency needs to hear from agriculture on the monarch butterfly. Kraig McPeek says public […]
Economist says placements key area to watch in Friday’s On Feed numbers
A livestock economist says there’s still room for cattle prices to move higher. University of Missouri professor emeritus Scott Brown says he’s looking ahead to this month’s Cattle on Feed […]
Export opportunities in Asia
A west central Ohio farmer recently returned from a trade mission exploring export opportunities in Asia. Scott Hare says buyers in Japan and Taiwan got to see what sets U.S. […]
Work continues to resume feeder cattle imports from Mexico
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service continues to work closely with Mexico to resume imports of live cattle. On November 22, 2024 the USDA suspended imports of live cattle […]
USDA expands marketing opportunities for specialty crop growers in 2025
The USDA FSA has recently announced the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program to help growers protect the long-term viability of their operations. Purdue Extension organic agriculture specialist Ashley Adair says […]
H5N1 a concern for swine producers
The H5N1 virus is a concern for pork producers going into 2025. Swine Health Information Center executive director Dr. Megan Niederwerder says there’s risk associated with poultry and dairy. “Are […]
