Hog futures lower as demand uncertainty lingers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. February live cattle closed $.27 higher at $226.95 and April live […]
NCBA president-elect aims to sustain cattle industry’s strong momentum
The president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is looking to maintain momentum in the cattle industry. Gene Copenhaver operates a stocker operation in southwest Virginia. “We’ve had a good […]
Iowa beef producer encouraged by 2025 cattle prices
An eastern Iowa cattle producer says 2025 has been a strong year for his business. Lance Lillibridge raises red angus cattle in Benton County. “This is probably the first year […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau elects officers, board
Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau will have many officers and board members back for 2026. During their reorganization meeting at the end of the annual meeting Monday, Brad Olson was re-elected President […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau warns farm data privacy is becoming a major producer concern
The Nebraska Farm Bureau says digital privacy is becoming a major issue for its members, as more farm equipment and apps gather detailed data from their operations. Bruce Riecker, senior […]
Room for dairy biosecurity improvement
An animal disease researcher says some dairy farms have more advanced biosecurity plans. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield the message of increasing biosecurity on […]
Some mixed reviews on Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program
Some ag producers say the Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program isn’t a long-term solution to help support the struggling agriculture economy. Adam Boeckenhauer raises corn and soybeans in northeast […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 9, 2025
Mar. corn $4.48, up 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $10.98 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $301.30, down $5.00Jan soybean oil 51.02, down 16 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Changes coming to federal crop insurance in 2026
The president of an Ohio-based insurance agency says U.S. farmers will see some big changes to their federal crop insurance coverage options for 2026. Jason Williamson, with Williamson Crop Insurance, […]
Soybeans down, corn up, wheat mixed post-USDA update
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. U.S. ending stocks were unchanged from November, and the USDA made no changes to South American production or exports. Imports by China […]