Cattle futures mostly lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly lower ahead of direct business. April live cattle closed $.47 higher at $206.37 and June live cattle closed $.17 […]
Export group backs foreign cold storage assistance bill
Proposed legislation would invest in foreign market cold storage infrastructure, allowing more U.S. frozen food exports. The Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports or FRIDGE Act was reintroduced in […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 25, 2025
May corn closed at $4.57 and 3/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.01 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $295.10, down $2.50May […]
Soybeans finish mixed as corn, wheat drift downward
Soybeans were mixed, consolidating. The trade continues to watch harvest activity in Argentina and Brazil closely. The USDA’s next round of supply, demand, and production estimates and CONAB’s updated outlook […]
Crop production dynamics post-war in Ukraine?
An ag economist says an end to the war in Ukraine will likely put downward pressure on crop prices as land is returned to production. Ohio State University professor emeritus […]
U.S. red meat, poultry stocks under year ago levels
U.S. red meat and poultry supplies in cold storage tightened during February. The USDA says red meat stocks on March 1st were 5% below a year at 871.38 million pounds […]
U.S. poultry production dips during February
U.S. poultry production in February saw a year-to-year decline. The USDA says 4.012 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, 5% less than a year ago, with chicken […]
Early season pests to prepare for
An entomologist says early planted soybeans in tillage and no-till systems each faced significant pest pressure last season. Michigan State University’s Chris Difonzo tells Brownfield planting soybeans early in no-till systems can prevent […]
Protecting animal ag from foreign disease outbreaks
Protecting animal agriculture from foreign animal disease outbreaks. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says a foreign animal disease outbreak would be detrimental to exports and the […]
Avoid pre-plant tillage if it’s wet
An extension corn agronomist says one tip for a successful planting season is avoiding pre-plant tillage when soils are too wet. Jeff Coulter is with the University of Minnesota. “If […]