Soybeans, corn, wheat down on tariff concerns
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, adding to the week’s modest losses. The trade is monitoring weather in South America, with the chance of better harvest weather […]
Cover crop research working to scale up national supplies
Researchers across the country are working to develop cover crop varieties that better suit regional environments. University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture Program Manager Etienne Sutton oversees the National Cover […]
Sinclair says moratorium on new Iowa casinos a ‘jump ball’ in Senate
A five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos easily passed the Iowa House yesterday, but Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair suggests its chances in the Senate are far different. “Honestly, I’d […]
Cattle futures end the week higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher following the week’s direct cash business and ahead of Friday’s Cattle Inventory report. February live cattle closed $.12 higher […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 31, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.82, down 8 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.42, down 2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $301.10, down $3.60Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.11, up […]
U.S. sheep, goat inventory rises
The number of U.S. sheep and goats increased over the past year. The USDA says the sheep and lamb inventory was up slightly on the year, with gains in the […]
December ag prices up from November
The USDA’s ag prices indices moved higher in December. The index of prices received by farmers was up 5.3% from November thanks to gains in corn, calves, market eggs, and […]
FMMOs set, but more work to do
A farmer leader with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Minnesota Milk says the newly approved updates to the federal milk marketing orders are just one step forward. Lucas Sjostrom tells […]
U.S. cattle herd smaller, could continue to contract
The USDA’s long-awaited Cattle Inventory report indicates further contraction of the U.S. herd is likely. At the start of 2025, the number of heifers weighing 500 pounds and heavier were […]
Woodbury County Sheriff helping pay for new jail by holding federal prisoners
Woodbury County Sheriff Chad Sheehan is helping pay for the new county jail by taking in more federal prisoners. Sheehan is asking the county supervisors for funds to hire eight […]
