A livestock economist says the latest data from the USDA doesn’t show any signs of widespread herd expansion. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says the percentage of cattle on feed that are heifers is too high. “We’re still kind of in this upper 30% range, right,” he says. “Which, you combine that with […]
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed on spread trade, feeders were up on oversold signals. December live cattle
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Planting and development weather generally looks favorable in much of South
Dec. corn $4.23 and 1/2, down 1/4 centJan. soybeans $11.24 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $317.00, up
A closer look the farmland market for 2026. Randy Dickhut with Agricultural Economic Insights says cash rents have remained stable, but
USDA’s chief economist has been named the new director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute. “I’m
A representative with Agoro Carbon Alliance says there continues to be farmer interest in the carbon marketplace. “Everybody is still looking
There are some mixed feelings about trade aid in farm country as agriculture awaits more details from the Trump administration. “I
A pair of Illinois farmers say it’s a frustrating time in agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer is the newly elected president of the
A farmer director with U.S. Wheat Associates says he’s optimistic that strong export sales will continue. Kansas producer Gary Millershaski
