NCBA president-elect says supply demand justifies beef prices
The president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association contends retail beef is appropriately priced. Gene Copenhaver, who operates a stocker operation in southwest Virginia, says supply and demand justifies what […]
Soybeans, corn see losses ahead of upcoming USDA, CONAB numbers
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, compounding what would have already been week-to-week declines. The USDA says China bought 462,000 tons of U.S. beans Friday morning, fulfilling some […]
Cattle, hog futures higher to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by sharply higher direct business. February live cattle closed $3.15 higher at $227.15 and April live cattle closed $2.50 […]
Late season muzzleloader tips for big bucks with Iowa hunter Lance Cornelius
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 5, 2025
Mar. corn $4.44 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.05 and 1/4, down 14 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $307.40, down $3.80Jan soybean oil 51.69, down 10 pointsMar. […]
U.S. trade probe could reopen lost ethanol market in China
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) says the organization appreciates the U.S. Trade Representative’s efforts to enforce an important 2019 trade agreement with China. Geoff Cooper says the […]
October poultry production up 1% on year, 2025 pace stays 1% ahead of 2024
4.966 billion pounds of poultry were produced in the U.S. during October. The USDA says that was up 1% on the year, as increases in chicken processing and weights just […]
ASA’s WISHH signs MOU with Uzbekistan to expand market access for U.S. soy
The American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Uzbekistan to help expand market access for U.S. soy. Michigan farmer Laurie […]
Analyst: China’s incremental soybean buys have kept pressure off of infrastructure
A grain analyst says China is just under 50 percent of its agreement to buy soybeans as sales have continued to trickle in the past few weeks. Angie Setzer with Consus […]
Market swings take shine off beef prices, cattleman says
Market volatility is dampening excitement for high beef prices. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2025 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention in St. Cloud, Minnesota Friday, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake […]