Cattle futures higher, lean hogs closed lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting on direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $1.97 higher at $246.32 and August live cattle closed […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 2, 2026
May corn $4.52 and 1/4, down 2 centsMay soybeans $11.63 and 1/2, down 5 centsMay soybean meal $315.20, down $3.00May soybean oil 68.94, up 183 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.98 and […]
Farm energy funding on hold as USDA pauses REAP program
The USDA has announced no awards will be made for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) until regulations are updated to comply with an executive order made by President […]
West Michigan dairy processing projects bring +$1 billion investment from Fairlife and Chobani
Work is underway to support more than $1 billion in dairy expansion projects in West Michigan. Dairy farmer and state Rep. Jerry Neyer tells Brownfield, “We have two major expansions […]
West Michigan dairy processing projects bring $1 billion + investment from Fairlife and Chobani
Work is underway to support more than $1 billion in dairy expansion projects in West Michigan. Dairy farmer and state Rep. Jerry Neyer tells Brownfield, “We have two major expansions […]
Agronomist says nitrogen fixation is key to maximizing yield potential in 2026
An Ohio-based field agronomist says soybean nodulation and nitrogen fixation are key components of long-term crop performance. Matt Hutcheson with Seed Consultants tells Brownfield, “If we have saturated soils, that […]
New federal grazing plan seen as long-term boost for cattle producers
The immediate past president with the Public Lands Council says updates to USDA’s grazing plan could provide long term stability for the cattle sector. Mark Roeber, a producer from Wyoming, […]
Rising fertilizer and diesel prices are putting unexpected pressure on cattle producers this spring
Many cattle producers are feeling the pain from the sudden rise in fertilizer prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says larger producers likely purchased many of their inputs […]
Rising fertilizer and diesel prices are putting unexpected pressure on cattle producers this spring
Many cattle producers are feeling the pain from the sudden rise in fertilizer prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says larger producers likely purchased many of their inputs […]
Slaughter cattle market remains competitive
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the slaughter cattle market continues to bring historically high prices. Tony Hancock says there has been a lot of competition […]