The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the industry’s labor challenges remain top of mind. Jennifer Tirey says utilization of federal work visa programs remains high. “We’ve seen an uptick in the approval rates for our TN visa program, especially with the Animal Breeder title.” She says, “That’s something that’s really prevalent […]
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Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA says September 1st grain stocks were below a year ago at
China’s lack of interest in U.S. soybeans is keeping a global oilseed strategist on alert as harvest continues. Stephen Nicholson with
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were up and feeders were sharply higher, getting ready for the week’s direct business. Feeders took
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says he was surprised with U.S. corn stocks as of September 1. Ben
A professor at Michigan State University says he’s concerned the rapid loss of market share to South America could impact the
A top U.S. grain merchandiser is concerned by the lack of soybean exports to China. CHS CEO Jay Debertin calls the
The State of Missouri plans to modify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to discourage purchases of ultra-processed and sugary foods. Governor
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
The USDA says farmers made and paid a little bit more in August than they did in July. The USDA’s index
