Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 27, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.54, up 1/4 cent Jan. soybeans closed at $9.80, down 8 cents Jan. soybean meal closed at $300.90, down $4.80 Jan. soybean oil closed at 39.47, down 37 points Mar. […]
Cattle futures finish the week higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, watching direct business develop. Boxed beef was also higher during the session. February live cattle closed $.55 higher at […]
Outdoor Adventures “Best of 2024” Part I
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Numerous Area Fire Departments Receive Wildfire Grants
The Iowa DNR recently awarded 138 Iowa rural fire departments federal grants for specialized equipment to fight wildfires. DNR forestry fire supervisor Jason Walker says Iowa fire departments are normally […]
Trade war with Mexico would be detrimental to dairy
A dairy economist says a trade war with Mexico would cause major issues for the U.S. dairy industry. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield, “One in six tankers of milk […]
Mexico to ban domestic GMO corn planting, President Sheinbaum says
Mexico’s president has announced the country plans to ban domestic production of genetically modified corn. The proposal comes after Mexico recently said it will comply with a USMCA dispute panel […]
Wheat moves higher to end the week, soybeans were lower
Soybeans were lower on profit-taking, giving back much of Thursday’s gains. Soybean meal moved lower to finish the week. The trade has been keeping a very close eye on crop […]
An increase in ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production inched higher last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged one million, one hundred, ten thousand barrels per day, Ethanol stocks were reported at 23.1 million barrels, the […]
Tips for overcoming loneliness during an Iowa winter
While the holidays are a time for family and friends, many Iowans can find themselves feeling secluded and lonely. New studies are finding links between people who are lonely and […]
What you should know about the Economic Loss Assistance Program
A University of Missouri Extension economist says the U.S. House Ag Committee has released estimated payment rates for producers in the Economic Loss Assistance Program. Ben Brown says the Continuing […]
