Asian Longhorned tick spread forces cattle producers to change herd management strategies
A cattle producer from Missouri says animal health issues are a top concern right now. Freddie Keaton raises cattle in south central Missouri, and is president of the Independent Cattle […]
Rainy stretches hamper Missouri hay cutting
It’s been feast or famine when it comes to precipitation for producers in Missouri. Freddie Keaton raises cattle in the south-central part of the state. “I think we’ve cut 60 […]
Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. August live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $246 and October live cattle closed […]
McDonald’s highlights Michigan dairy partnerships for June Dairy Month
McDonald’s owner/operators are learning more about their dairy supply chains as part of June Dairy Month. Shawn Saputo owns several restaurants across Mid-Michigan and is the government relations chair for […]
Senate Ag Committee drops skinny farm bill draft
Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agricultural Act of 2026, which he says provides long-overdue stability to the industry. “It will strengthen agriculture, support rural communities and […]
Research finds farmers cautious about shifting management for extreme weather
New research is studying how much of a risk farmers are willing to take to adapt to a changing climate. Natalie Loduca with the University of Illinois’ Department of Agricultural […]
Quiet, mixed session for corn, soybeans as wheat retreats
Soybeans were mixed with nearby contracts up and deferred months down. The USDA’s national condition rating held steady and development weather looks mostly favorable. There are some areas of concern, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 23, 2026
Jul. corn $4.09 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.17, up 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $302.90, up $3.10Jul. soybean oil 70.59, down 56 pointsJul. Chicago wheat […]
Iowa Soybean Association discusses market trends
The chief officer of demand for the Iowa Soybean Association says export markets are changing. Matt Herman tells Brownfield, “We’ve gone from exporting over half the crop as whole beans […]
Frequent rains create some early season challenges
A central Iowa farmer says frequent rains created some challenging conditions early in the growing season. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City… “We’ve just had enough moisture […]