Turkey producer speaks to recovering industry
A southeast Iowa turkey producer says the industry is recovering from a volatile 2024. “We’re definitely in a better position than we were 12 months ago,” said Tim Meyer. Meyer […]
Cattle futures lower waiting on widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.17 lower at $218.02 and October live cattle closed […]
FFA helps prepare students for workforce
Wisconsin’s FFA Executive Director says young people are more prepared for the workforce after being involved in ag education. Cheryl Zimmerman tells Brownfield not every FFA member comes from a […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 11, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.38, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.50 and 1/2, down 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.20, down $1.70Jul. soybean oil […]
Wheat mixed, soybeans and corn down ahead of WASDE
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were waiting for more details on the trade deal between the U.S. and China, along with clarity on biofuels policy. What […]
U.S. Treasury Secretary talks trade with House Ways and Means Committee
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent didn’t share the details about the U.S. and China’s trade framework as he met with the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday. In his testimony, […]
Expectations for beef production
An ag economist says today’s supply and demand report from the USDA will help set beef production expectations. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says he anticipates further clarity on how […]
Historically strong week for ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production and stocks both notched notable milestones last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged a record 1.120 million barrels per day, rising 15,000 on the […]
Schreiber continues FFA journey, advocating for agriculture
A past Wisconsin FFA State President has expanded her ag education experience as a National FFA officer. Mary Schreiber from East Troy served as FFA state president in 2023 and […]
Business is good for Iowa cattle producer
A southwest Iowa livestock producer says it’s a great time to be in the cattle business. Lee Brooke has a cow-calf operation and a cattle feedlot near Clarinda. “Prices are […]