Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up and feeders were mostly higher, preparing for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle was $.77 higher at $218.00 and December was up $1.12 at $218.27. September feeders were $.20 lower at $328.92 and October was $.65 higher at $322.70. Direct […]
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An ethanol plant in north-central Iowa is gearing up for harvest. Dave Sovereign is chairman of the board at Golden Grain
Soybeans were mixed, mostly higher. Soybeans were watching a major private crop tour, which has reported lower than a year ago
From farm policy and industry concerns, to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast.
Sep. corn $4.78 and 3/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.20 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal
The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says work continues to assist producers impacted by the abrupt closure of
Commercial red meat production saw a year-over-year decline in July. The USDA says 4.287 billion pounds of red meat were produced
An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says having a strong
A U.S. Representative says farmers need stable policies and expanded domestic demand. Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says biofuels are critical to
An ag economist says farmers should be more proactive purchasing fertilizer for 2027. “Just from my pessimistic perspective, I really think
