Pork industry urges action on state animal housing laws in farm bill
The National Pork Producers Council says the industry could be one step closer to regulatory certainty with the advancement of the farm bill. CEO Brian Humphreys says relief from inconsistent […]
Temps vary greatly across the Heartland; an active pattern underway for most
Across the Corn Belt, livestock producers in the upper Midwest are preparing for snow, expected to develop later Friday. Lambing and calving season is well underway; in North Dakota, for […]
US, Mexico prepare for key USMCA talks impacting ag exports
The United States and Mexico have officially launched a formal review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Julie Callahan, chief ag negotiator with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, says Mexico and […]
Doud: Global milk production up, U.S. competitive
U.S. dairy is staying competitive on the global market despite increased production from other countries. Gregg Doud with the National Milk Producers Federation tells Brownfield world dairy production is up […]
Kehoe: beef processing growth strengthening Missouri cattle sector
Missouri’s Governor says expanding meat processing in the state is providing a boost to the state’s cattle industry. Mike Kehoe spoke to an ag audience at the University of Missouri […]
Live cattle futures up ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up waiting on direct business, feeders were down on profit taking. April live cattle closed $.17 higher at $238.52 and June live […]
Soybeans, corn see spillover support from crude oil strength
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There are reports of quality issues in parts of Brazil due to heavy rainfall during harvest and rain chances for Argentina are […]
Former USDA Secretary: Farmers can’t wait on farm bill
A former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says the delay in passing a new five-year farm bill has gone on too long. “Historically, we’ve had farm bills every five years since […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 5, 2026
May corn $4.53 and 1/2, up 9 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.79 and 1/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $309.30, down 60 centsMay soybean oil 65.70, up 211 […]
Skim milk powder and butter processing show gains in January dairy product report
The USDA says skim milk powder and butter production led dairy product growth in January, while butter and whey products had modest gains. Total cheese production was 1.28 billion pounds, […]