A mid-winter, “look & feel” dominates virtually all of the Heartland; still quite cold for some
Across the Corn Belt, extreme cold prevails across northern portions of the Ohio Valley, coincident with a moderate to deep snowpack from Iowa and northern Missouri eastward. Conversely, rain and […]
A wide-range of temps to cover the Heartland; an active, early-Winter pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in the West, as well as the central and southern Plains, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover […]
Cattle, hog futures higher heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct business develop. February live cattle closed $2.10 higher at $224 and April live cattle closed $1.77 higher […]
Short covering pulls soybeans and corn higher; mixed wheat follows Canadian data
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Planting and development weather in South America continues to look generally favorable, with the trade expecting big crops. The trade […]
FDA grants conditional approval for NWS treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued conditional approval of Exzolt Cattle-CA1 from Merck to combat New World screwworm. This is the first topical drug approved in the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 4, 2025
Mar. corn $4.47 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.19 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $311.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.79, up 12 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 4, 2025
Mar. corn $4.47 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.19 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $311.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.79, up 12 […]
New World screwworm confirmed 120 miles from US border
The USDA says New World screwworm has been detected approximately 120 miles from the U.S. border. This is the third incident in Nuevo León since September. A spokesperson for the […]
Illinois farmers say proposed trade payment could help ease financial strain caused by rising costs and low prices
A pair of long-time Illinois farmers say they’ve seen a downturn in the ag economy before. “We remember the ‘80s way too well, so we need to keep a handle […]
Congress pushing for more clear trade policies as lawmakers warn of long-term tariff impacts
The House Ways and Means Committee is pushing for clear trade policies as lawmakers question the long-term impacts of tariffs. During a committee hearing this week, Chairman Jason Smith of […]