Hog futures mixed ahead of quarterly report from the USDA
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up with higher boxed beef during the session, waiting on the week’s direct business to develop. April live closed $.70 […]
Michigan groups support disrupted local food value chains
The coordinator of the Michigan Food Hub Network says Michigan State University is continuing to support local food systems as entrepreneurs navigate through changing federal policies. Samantha Stokes tells Brownfield, […]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 26, 2025
May corn closed at $4.51 and 1/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.01, down 3/4 centMay soybean meal closed at $293.60, down $1.50May soybean oil closed at […]
Another quiet close for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans closed mixed. Contracts were firm for most of the day, but those gains wilted late in most months with a lack of any real fresh fundamental news. The trade’s […]
TCFA chairman says increased market access for beef is needed
The chairman of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association says not all beef trade is equitable. Robby Kirkland, vice president and manager for the Kirkland Feedlot, told members of the U.S. […]
Prioritizing weed control this spring
An agronomy specialist with Corteva Agriscience says weed control should be a priority during the growing season. Brooklynne Dalton, portfolio marketing lead for corn herbicides, says it’s important for growers […]
Markets eye key reports next week
An ag economist says he expects grain market activity to be relatively quiet the rest of the week. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says the markets are in a wait […]
Farmland prices, farm equipment sales sink
An ag economist says weak economic conditions are having an impact on farmland and equipment purchases. Ernie Goss with Creighton University tells Brownfield farmland prices declined for the 10th time […]
Broiler sets, placements stick to higher pace
2025 broiler sets and placements continue to move faster than 2024. The USDA says 249.476 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, jumping 1.198 million on the week and 1% […]
