More cheese, less butter in storage at end of 2025

USDA says there was more cheese and less butter in cold storage a the end of December. Natural cheese stocks as of December 31st rose one percent above November and the December 2024 figures to 1.35 billion pounds.  American style cheeses in storage totaled 771.1 million pounds. Other types of cheese totaled 559.4 million pounds. …… Continue Reading

Soybeans, corn, wheat rise on demand, weather issues

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding a little bit to the week’s gains. Argentina’s crop is being impacted by hot, dry weather, which has pulled condition ratings lower. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 53% of Argentina’s crop is in good to excellent shape, a decline of 8% on the week. Brazil’s…… Continue Reading

Cattle futures higher to finish the week

Cattle futures higher to finish the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed higher watching direct business develop and waiting for the USDA’s On Feed numbers. February live cattle closed $2.52 higher at $234.90 and April live cattle closed $2.10 higher at $236.92.  March feeder cattle closed $.90 higher at $360.17 and April feeder cattle closed $.80 higher…… Continue Reading

USDA reports solid December beef, pork demand

Beef and pork demand continues to be solid. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the start of 2026 was down 3% from the start of 2025 at 845.343 million pounds, with beef declining 4% 437.458 million pounds and pork 2% lower at 390.555 million pounds, despite higher production during December. Consumer demand…… Continue Reading

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