Cattle futures lower ahead of Inventory report

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop and Friday’s Cattle Inventory report from the USDA.  February live cattle closed $1.32 lower at $235.50 and April live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $237.27.  March feeder cattle closed $.72 lower at $365.12 and April feeder cattle closed…Continue Reading

NCGA economist warns tight margins could persist for corn producers

An economist with the National Corn Growers Association says the corn market needs more demand to move prices higher. Gretchen Kuck tells Brownfield producers are searching for price support. “Couple weeks ago we had our 17 billion bushel market surprise,” she said. “Things are pretty tough out there. Currently working on a $4.10 season average…Continue Reading

USDA trade mission highlights new market opportunities in Malaysia

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the agency has started the year leading some trade missions that could help expand market access for U.S. producers. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield he recently returned from trade meetings in Malaysia. “Continued work on implementing the trade agreement that President Trump negotiated and signed…Continue Reading

Corn, wheat cling onto modest gains as soybeans finish mixed

Soybeans were mostly lower on spread trade and profit taking. Dry weather impacts in parts of Argentina are an ongoing concern, with rain expected to miss the drier areas, but the trade’s taking a wait and see attitude towards production. According to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, 47% of Argentina’s crop is rated good to…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 29, 2026

Mar. corn $4.30 and 3/4, up 3/4 centMar. soybeans $10.72 and 1/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $296.00, down $1.80Mar. soybean oil 54.03, down 28 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.41 and 1/2, up 5 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle $235.50, down $1.32Mar. feeder cattle $365.12, down 72 centsFeb. lean hogs $87.70, down 25 centsFeb.…Continue Reading

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