Eight new cases of HPAI confirmed in LaGrange and Noble Counties in Indiana, more than 107,000 birds depopulated
Eight new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed in LaGrange […]
Trepidation in the cattle industry continues as price volatility persists
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 […]
A mid-winter, “look & feel” dominates virtually all of the Heartland; bitterly cold for some
Across the Corn Belt, extreme cold prevails across the upper Midwest, with widespread readings near or below -10°F early Thursday leading to stressful conditions for some livestock. The region also […]
A wide-range of temps to cover much of the Heartland; a seasonally active pattern for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures along and west of a line from Montana to Louisiana, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the […]
ABA says next farm bill must raise loan limits to meet modern ag costs
The American Bankers Association says the next farm bill will be critical for the farm financial outlook. ABA’s Ed Elfmann tells Brownfield the legislation needs to increase the size of […]
Producers battling Theileria losses might qualify for Livestock Indemnity Program
Cattle producers experiencing losses from a tick-borne parasite could qualify for the Livestock Indemnity Program. University of Missouri Extension Veterinarian Craig Payne says dealing with Theileria can be costly, and […]
Soybeans drift on China demand questions and favorable South American crop outlook
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There’s been more talk of China buying U.S. beans this week, but no confirmation from the USDA yet. While that might […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 3, 2025
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 30 centsJan soybean oil 51.67, down 101 pointsMar. Chicago […]
Naig cautious, but optimistic about U.S.-China discussions
Iowa’s ag secretary says recent U.S.-China trade discussions have brought some cautious optimism to the ag industry. Mike Naig says a trade framework is good news, but more details are […]
USDA reports mixed broiler hatchery trends as egg sets rise on week, but slip on year
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 the seasonal rise in reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian […]