Soybeans, corn, wheat drift lower in quiet trade
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, unable to follow through on occasional mixed to firm movement. While weather looks generally non-threatening, parts of the region could use […]
Cattle, hog futures close higher Wednesday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures ended the session higher, waiting for this week’s direct business to get underway. Most months briefly dipped into negative territory due to […]
Combined U.S./Canada cattle, hog herds mixed
Combined U.S. and Canadian cattle and hog inventory numbers were mixed when compared to a year ago. The USDA and Statistics Canada say that combined hog herd was slightly larger […]
Solutions From the Land urging USDA to not close Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
The president of Solutions from the Land is urging the USDA to reconsider closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland. Ernie Shea says the Agricultural Research Service plays a […]
Local grain prices responding to lack of China demand
An ag economist says the increased trade tensions between the U.S. and China are starting to negatively impact soybean prices. “We haven’t seen a big response in the futures market, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 27, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.82 and 1/2, down 5 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $293.10, down $4.10Sep. soybean oil […]
Self-insurance model called captive insurance
An insurance specialist is encouraging farmers to consider a risk management tool called captive insurance. Van Carlson says his company, SRA 831 (b) Admin, helps business owners develop a self-insurance […]
Broiler placements gain on week, year
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week, up on the week. The numbers are in line with USDA projections for a year-over-year increase in broiler chicken production. The USDA […]
The wheels on the bus go round and round…
It’s illegal in every state to pass a school bus while the stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.
Michigan cash rents post widespread results
Michigan cash rental values are unchanged this year despite farmland values in the state seeing the largest increase nationwide. Jon LaPorte is a Farm Business Management Educator with Michigan State University Extension. “It […]
