Outside influences continue to cause volatility in the cattle market. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says last week’s slaughter slowdown is problematic. “Last week they had the

Merck Animal Health is highlighting new releases at the World Dairy Expo this week. Associate director for dairy monitoring Chase Milem says SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Monitoring empowers producers to grow

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans bought back part of the recent drop, remaining optimistic about demand from China. While China’s 10% import tariff on U.S. beans

The chief economist at the USDA says rising diesel costs are becoming a greater concern for agriculture as harvest continues. Justin Benavidez says fuel costs are pressuring balance sheets. “Until

An eastern Iowa farmer says the financial strain from high production costs is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. “We have a broken market when we look at our inputs.” Lance

Dec. corn $5.22, down 1 centNov. soybeans $12.97 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $360.10, down $1.60Oct. soybean oil 67.85, up 74 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.91 and

The Michigan Soybean Committee is encouraging growers to scout for a new pest found in August. Research director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield Dectes stem borer was confirmed in Mid-Michigan last

An ag weather and climate specialist says a growing network of weather stations is helping farmers access critical data. Aaron Wilson with Ohio State University Extension says the Ohio Mesonet

A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. “Basically, we’re wet like everybody else.” Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field