Wolf delisting legislation takes another step forward
A U.S. House bill that would remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List and prevent judges from putting the animal back on the list has made a step […]
Dairy has long history of food safety training
Food processors follow strict guidelines to keep food products safe for consumers. Chad Galer is Vice President of Food Safety and Product Science for Dairy Management Inc, the national dairy […]
Working to ensure strong demand continues
The CEO of the US Meat Export Federation says developing relationships with key trading partners is critical to demand continuity when there’s uncertainty in the market. Dan Halstrom says the […]
Market volatility can bring opportunity
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says trade uncertainty is causing elevated market volatility. “It can be viewed as fear, or it can be viewed as opportunity.” Brian Basting tells […]
Cattle futures sharply higher at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed sharply higher on the rebound in the boarder markets, ahead of the week’s direct business. June live cattle closed $4.75 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 9, 2025
May corn closed at $4.74, up 5 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.12 and 3/4, up 20 centsMay soybean meal closed at $294.50, up $3.50May soybean oil closed at 46.19, up […]
ISDA offering funding to help improve the state’s food supply chain
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture continues to invest in the long-term stability of the state’s food system. Deputy Director Katie Nelson says the agency has awarded more than $6.7 […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat up after tariff pause
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Some tariff increases have been paused for 90-days, but that does not include China, which now has a rate of 125%. Pending […]
Price still a factor in acreage decisions
A senior research economist at MU’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says there could be even fewer acres of U.S. soybeans planted this spring if prices remain volatile. Bob […]
Cattle price outlook might be subject to demand
Cattle prices remain a bright spot in a time of uncertainty. Pat Westhoff with the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says record high cattle prices […]