Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs supported by wholesale pork market
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures closed mixed, continuing to wait for widespread direct cash business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. February live cattle […]
Wisconsin farmers, veterinarians push for loan repayment bill
Legislation is moving through Wisconsin’s capitol that would help new veterinarians pay off school loans if they treat large and small animals in rural parts of the state. Jo-Ell Carson […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 22, 2026
Mar. corn $4.24, up 2 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.64, down 1/2 centMar. soybean meal $296.20, up $4.80Mar. soybean oil 53.78, down 23 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.15 and 1/2, up […]
December red meat production up on year, including monthly high for pork
Commercial red meat production ended 2025 strong. The USDA says the December total of 4.8 billion pounds was up 6% on the year, with a 4% rise in beef to […]
Wisconsin farmers, ag leaders push for SAF legislation
Farmers and the organizations that represent them are at Wisconsin’s capitol today supporting several ag-related bills, and a Farm Bureau leader says one of those bills is a top priority. […]
Ag meteorologist warns winter storm could cause widespread crop and supply chain damage
An atmospheric scientist says a wide range of commodities are at risk from this weekend’s winter storm. Matt Makens tells Brownfield arctic air and a system in the Pacific are […]
Central Iowa farmer says fungicide use helped deliver solid 2025 yields
A central Iowa farmer says he had a relatively good crop year in 2025. Dean Frazer raises corn and soybeans, and operates a 36,000 head farrow-to-finish hog operation in Conrad. […]
Iowa Pork leader highlights export momentum, growth opportunities overseas
The outgoing president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says U.S. pork exports are heading in the right direction. “Everything has been going really well,” said Aaron Juergens. “We’re still […]
Iowa Pork leader highlights export momentum, growth opportunities overseas
The outgoing president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says U.S. pork exports are heading in the right direction. “Everything has been going really well,” said Aaron Juergens. “We’re still […]
Iowa Pork leader highlights export momentum, growth opportunities overseas
The outgoing president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says U.S. pork exports are heading in the right direction. “Everything has been going really well,” said Aaron Juergens. “We’re still […]