CME cash dairy, futures mostly higher Friday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.4150. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0425 at […]
Dairy Innovation Hub researchers share findings at symposium
Researchers in Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub shared their findings so far during a symposium Wednesday. Dr. Heather White is the faculty director for the Dairy Innovation Hub, and she tells […]
Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start
A central Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start on crops this year. Corey Hillebo of Polk City tells Brownfield mild conditions in February and March resulted in an […]
Michigan farmers filling freezers
Young farmers are increasing access to local meat at some Michigan food banks. Sanilac County’s Darcy Lipskey tells Brownfield her local farm bureau often donated a county fair animal to local […]
Fischbach looks for trade boost in next farm bill
A member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade wants to ensure more resources for trade promotion programs are included in the next farm bill. Minnesota Republican Michelle […]
A closer look at the farm bill updates on interstate commerce
The chairman of the House Ag Committee says the new farm bill includes language meant to remove barriers in the livestock industry caused by California’s Proposition 12 law. Glenn “GT” […]
Historic floods in southern Brazil washing out soybeans
Historic flooding in parts of Brazil is expected to have short and long-term impacts on South American crop production. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says torrential rains are […]
Trade brings value to beef production
A Kentucky cattleman says he’s often asked by beef producers why the U.S. exports beef if it has to import it. Andy Bishop, chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board tells […]
Cattle futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by cash and wholesale business. June live cattle closed $2.02 higher at $181.05 and August lives closed $1.67 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 17, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.52 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $12.28, up 11 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $368.80, up $1.10Jul. soybean oil […]
