Hog futures lower on demand uncertainty
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeder cattle were up, watching direct business develop. Boxed beef was higher during the session. October live cattle closed […]
Minnesota farmer excited about soy-based firefighting foam and road treatment
The secretary of the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council is excited about potential new markets for soybeans. Pat Sullivan, who farms near Franklin and serves as a volunteer firefighter, […]
School helps address meat processing labor shortage
Technical and high schools in Wisconsin are continuing to prepare people for careers in the meat processing industry. One of the programs is Northcentral Technical College’s Pasture to Plate Butchery […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 13, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.74, up 2 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.24, up 11 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $287.00, up $5.60Sep. soybean oil closed at […]
Farm families receive Hoosier Homestead Award during 2025 Indiana State Fair
Ninety-five farm families were honored for their commitment to agriculture with the Hoosier Homestead Award during this year’s Indiana State Fair. Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, […]
July turkey hatchery numbers mixed
The latest turkey hatchery numbers show the potential for tighter near-term supplies. The USDA says the number of poults hatched during July 2025 were 20.106 million head, declining 5% from […]
Broiler placements up on week, down on year
The USDA’s weekly broiler hatchery numbers were mixed. 250.244 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, 268,000 less than the previous week, but 1% more than a year ago, with […]
Ernst says farm bill is needed this year
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says the timeline for Congress to move forward on a so-called “skinny” farm bill is up in the air. “That’s yet to be determined but I […]
Urban 4-H membership continues to increase in Iowa
The executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation says there’s been an uptick in 4-H membership in the state’s urban areas. Emily Saveraid says 4-H is for everyone. “Whatever your […]
Cautious optimism for Iowa’s corn, soybean crops
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says he’s cautiously optimistic about crop conditions across the state. Mike Naig tells Brownfield, “Generally, folks are saying the crop is phenomenal and looks great. But agronomists […]
