Livestock entries on track for Missouri State Fair, officials say
Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore says livestock entries for the Missouri State Fair look promising ahead of the 10-day event. “We’re right on track, if not up in a […]
Ag economist: China’s soybean buying encouraging, not unusual
China has continued its purchases of U.S. soybeans as the new crop marketing year gets closer, and an ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says it’s encouraging, but not […]
Fordyce: USDA takes steps to help farmers manage tight margins
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is taking steps to help producers manage financial challenges. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield the department recently announced changes […]
Soybeans, corn see another round of weather pressure
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is monitoring near-term weather, including seasonal temperatures and rain in some areas. Contracts did finish towards the middle of the […]
Cattle futures higher watching direct business develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder were higher, optimistic about direct business. October live cattle closed $1.57 higher at $229.47 and December live cattle closed $1.40 higher at […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 5, 2026
Sep. corn $4.36 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $11.56 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $310.20, down $2.50Sep. soybean oil 67.72, down 48 pointsSep. […]
Illinois distributes $4 million to strengthen local food system
The acting assistant director at the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the state’s local food system is receiving a boost. Kristi Jones says nearly $4 million has been awarded through […]
Broiler placements hold faster than last year pace
The USDA’s weekly hatchery numbers continue to point to rising chicken production in 2026. 254.134 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, 267,000 less than the previous week, […]
Tar spot confirmations highlight need for increased scouting
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says growers should be scouting for tar spot. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says he expects […]
Ethanol production, stocks, exports top year ago levels
U.S. ethanol production backed off a little bit last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.107 million barrels per day, down 26,000 from the previous week, which […]