Pork leader cautiously optimistic as tariff talks continue
The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says he’s been concerned about the trading relationship between the U.S. and China as tariffs continue. “There’s so much there, it’s so […]
“Summer high” for December corn coming soon
A market analyst is encouraging farmers to prepare for a seasonal high in corn futures. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says over the past 17 years, the summer price […]
Iowa farmers outline ag policy concerns
Some farmers in Iowa say they have several ag policy concerns. Duane Aistrope in Fremont County tells Brownfield he’s been focused on the year-round E15 issue. “We’re still hoping for […]
Staying ahead of the weeds
An extension agronomist says weed control is critical during the early parts of the growing season. Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa State University and says, “Corn especially does not handle […]
Farmland, equipment sales fall in April RMI survey
An ag economist says higher input costs and volatility from tariffs have put downward pressure on farmland prices. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says ag land fell below growth neutral […]
Cattle futures mostly higher waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, waiting on direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.10 lower at $208 and August […]
Milk futures higher, cash dairy mixed Thursday
May Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 28 cents higher at $18.65. June up a dime at $17.45. July futures 3 higher at $17.93. August through […]
Soybeans, corn see late gains
Soybeans were higher thanks to late commercial and technical buying. Soybeans continue to monitor the early U.S. planting pace, the ongoing harvest in Argentina, and the late harvest in Brazil. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 24, 2025
May corn closed at $4.77 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.53, up 12 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $288.70, down $2.10May soybean oil […]
USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service withdraws proposed Salmonella framework
The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service is withdrawing its proposed regulatory framework for Salmonella for raw poultry products. The framework, which was published in August 2024 after multiple years of […]