Tillamook ice cream heads east
An Oregon-based, farmer-owned, dairy cooperative is bringing production of its sweet treats to the Midwest. David Booth, president & CEO of Tillamook County Creamery Association, says a newly remodeled $65 […]
Merck develops influenza playbook for pork producers
Merck Animal Health technical services veterinarian Dr. Brett O’Brien says despite most breeding herds being infected with some form of influenza, pork producers are often unaware of the impact and […]
Setting the woods on fire
Commentary. ” Setting the woods on fire” is the title of an old Hank Williams song, but many old timers remember when people literally set the woods on fire. In […]
House Ag Committee hears strong support for CLARITY Act
Financial leaders are urging the U.S. House Ag Committee to support bipartisan legislation to create federal regulations for digital asset markets. Former General Counsel of FTX US Ryne Miller stressed […]
U.S. crop outlook is good for now
Market analyst Arlan Suderman says the weather forecast is making it difficult for the grain markets to sustain a rally. “There are areas that have missed out on rains; some […]
A rainy start to June across the Corn Belt
An ag meteorologist says additional rain and storms are in the forecast across the Corn Belt. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says the heaviest rain will be in Kansas […]
Cattle futures higher, optimistic about cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, optimistic about this week’s direct business. August live cattle closed $2.60 higher at $212.35 and October live cattle closed […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat have modest midweek gains
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade was reacting to reports China and the U.S. could talk tariffs soon. Recent rhetoric out of Washington D.C. and […]
Widespread, heavy rains hit Missouri
The widespread, heavy rains have given Missouri crops a drink and delaying some fieldwork. In Ray and Carroll Counties, Daniel Carpenter says the rain totals vary, up to 1.8 inches. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 4, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.38 and 3/4, up 1/4 centJul. soybeans closed at $10.45, up 4 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $297.10, up $2.60Jul. soybean oil closed at […]