First New World screwworm drug receives FDA conditional approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced conditional approval of the first parasite control product that prevents and treats New World screwworm in cattle. According to Zoetis, their new […]
Grains slip after USDA numbers; China demand, South America eyed
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA says September 1st grain stocks were below a year ago at 316.498 million bushels, even after an upward revision on […]
Nicholson: U.S. soybean futures hold, but basis “sloppy” without China buys
China’s lack of interest in U.S. soybeans is keeping a global oilseed strategist on alert as harvest continues. Stephen Nicholson with Rabobank says soybean futures prices have held up relatively […]
Cash hogs mixed with huge closing negotiated movement at major markets
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were up and feeders were sharply higher, getting ready for the week’s direct business. Feeders took the lead on the lower move in corn and […]
Feed corn demand weighs on U.S. corn stocks
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says he was surprised with U.S. corn stocks as of September 1. Ben Brown says in USDA’s latest Quarterly Grain Stocks report… […]
China’s trade tactics could impact the future of U.S. soybean exports
A professor at Michigan State University says he’s concerned the rapid loss of market share to South America could impact the future of U.S. soybean exports. David Ortega says China […]
CHS CEO calls soybean export drop to China “very concerning”
A top U.S. grain merchandiser is concerned by the lack of soybean exports to China. CHS CEO Jay Debertin calls the situation unfortunate. “The U.S. grain industry has very little […]
Missouri seeks SNAP ban on sugary, processed foods
The State of Missouri plans to modify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to discourage purchases of ultra-processed and sugary foods. Governor Mike Kehoe issued an executive order and sent a […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 30, 2025
Dec. corn $4.15 and 1/2, down 6 centsNov. soybeans $10.01 and 3/4, down 8 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $265.70, down $2.40Oct. soybean oil 48.87, down 24 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
USDA: August farm prices rise slightly, but input costs still outpace gains
The USDA says farmers made and paid a little bit more in August than they did in July. The USDA’s index of prices received was up 1% on the month […]