Cattle futures remain optimistic about direct trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about this week’s direct business. February live was up $1.30 at $191.60 and April was $1.25 higher at $194.27. January […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 31, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.58 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.98 and 1/4, up 16 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $307.60, up $5.00Jan. […]
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Soybeans, corn, wheat up on last day of 2024
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade’s keeping an eye on chances for a drier pattern in parts of Argentina. It’s early, but a sustained warmer, […]
USDA ag price indices up in November
Farmers made and paid more in November than October. The USDA says the index of prices received jumped 6.8% on the month thanks to gains in market eggs, grapes, lettuce, […]
MMR vaccination rate among Iowa kindergarteners falls
The number of Iowa kindergartners who have received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine has dropped in recent years. According to the latest data from the health policy organization […]
Generic chemicals should bring more scouting trips
The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers that are turning to generic chemicals as a cost-saving measure should plan to increase their scouting trips. Stephanie Porter tells […]
Iowans should plan ahead for safe transportation on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year to be on the road due to the risk posed by impaired drivers, and Iowans are being […]
Prop 12 and Question 3 stir uncertainty for pork producers in 2025
State livestock confinement laws continue to create uncertainty for the hog industry. National Pork Producers Council president Lori Stevermer says California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3 open the door […]
ACE has reservations about EPA nominee Zeldin
The biofuels industry is preparing for new leadership at EPA. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the nomination of former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin raises some concerns. […]
