Mixed livestock markets as cattle fall and hogs face pressure
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures ended the session lower, with boxed beef down at midday, waiting for direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. February […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 17, 2025
Mar. corn $4.40 and 1/2, up 4 centsJan. soybeans $10.58 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $298.20, down $4.20Jan soybean oil 48.52, up 16 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
From tongue to tripe: overseas markets fuel value for U.S. variety meats
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is celebrating another year of strong demand for variety meats. USMEF senior vice president of industry relations John Hinners says products that aren’t necessarily popular […]
Farm labor shortages drive higher food prices, Michigan State research finds
New research from Michigan State University connects farm worker wages to rising food costs and the loss of agricultural production. Farm labor economist Zack Rutledge says a 10 percent decline […]
USDA reports big week-to-week surges in broiler sets, placements
Broiler sets and placements remain aggressive as 2025 draws to a close. The USDA says 251.382 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, rising 3.419 million on the week and […]
Illinois livestock economist urges price protection despite strong cattle markets
An assistant professor at the University of Illinois says increased volatility in the cattle markets is leading more producers to explore risk management strategies. Brittney Goodrich, who specializes in livestock […]
Growing Up with Livestock: How Farm Life Shaped My Beliefs About Animal Welfare and Human Compassion
I am a proponent of animal welfare. That value was engrained in me as a child as my family, just like the generations before them had, cared for the hogs […]
Farm Bureau leader says USDA bridge payments are a short-term fix
The vice-president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says USDA’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is appreciated and it’s yet to be determined if it will be enough to help […]
USDA to announce Farmer Bridge Assistance payment rates next week
The Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA says payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will be announced next week. Richard Fordyce says acreage data […]
Protecting farmer access to crop protection tools remains a priority for the Modern Ag Alliance in 2026
The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says protecting farmer access to crop protection tools remains a top priority in 2026. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says the organization is working on […]