Cargill uses AI to boost beef yields amid tight cattle supply
Two beef processing facilities are incorporating artificial intelligence to increase harvest yields. Leon Fletcher with Cargill says with the U.S. cattle supply at its lowest level in years, improving yield […]
New World screwworm plan being developed
The state veterinarian in Missouri says there’s an action plan being developed to help control New World screwworm if it’s confirmed in the United States. Steve Strubberg says animal health […]
Near-seasonal weather across the Heartland; spotty showers on parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather and seasonable temperatures favor final corn and soybean harvesting, except in areas that received significant rain earlier in the week. On November 16, prior […]
Much colder air on-the-move; more moisture ahead for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather from the Plains to the East Coast, except for near-normal temperatures in New England. Near- or […]
Ag economist says it’s unlikely China will buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans in 2025
An ag economist at Ohio State University says he doesn’t expect China to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans before the end of the year. Ian Sheldon says there isn’t […]
Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs closed lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures closed mixed, consolidating ahead of the week’s widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. December live was […]
Soybean futures slide on profit taking despite new U.S. sales to China
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Tuesday was a “buy the rumor, sell the fact” session after the USDA announced the sale of 792,000 tons of U.S. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 18, 2025
Dec. corn $4.36 and 3/4, up 2 centsJan. soybeans $11.53 and 1/2, down 3 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $327.00, down $3.80Dec. soybean oil 52.17, up 103 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Major ag commitments shift outlook for farmer assistance, USDA says
The Deputy Secretary of Agriculture says trade deal negotiations during the shutdown could impact the possibility of farmer assistance this year. During a call with reporters on Monday, Stephen Vaden […]
U.S.–China trade policies push global soybean prices lower, causing ripples worldwide
The World Bank expects soybean prices globally to decline by more than 12 percent this year following the impact of the U.S.-China trade tensions. American Soybean Association chief economist Scott […]