The vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the recent volatility in the markets has likely halted any widespread expansion to the cattle herd. Ethan Lane says for the first time in recent memory, cattle producers were more comfortable financially. “Given these prices, we probably ought to grow a little bit in […]
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Across the Corn Belt, extreme cold prevails across the upper Midwest, with widespread readings near or below -10°F early Thursday leading
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures along and west of a line from
The American Bankers Association says the next farm bill will be critical for the farm financial outlook. ABA’s Ed Elfmann tells
Cattle producers experiencing losses from a tick-borne parasite could qualify for the Livestock Indemnity Program. University of Missouri Extension Veterinarian Craig
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There’s been more talk of China buying U.S. beans this week, but
Mar. corn $4.43 and 1/2, down 6 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 9 centsJan. soybean meal $311.30, down
Iowa’s ag secretary says recent U.S.-China trade discussions have brought some cautious optimism to the ag industry. Mike Naig says a
U.S. broiler hatchery numbers are continuing their recent mixed trend. Part of the week-to-week and year-to-year changes can be linked to
An ag economist says more optimism in farm country helped boost producer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
