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
RISERS: Chase Matthew Could Be Country’s Next Big Thing
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WATCH: ‘Marshals’ Trailer Offers Evidence That Monica Dutton Died
The trailer for ‘Marshals’ leaves us with more questions than answers about Monica Dutton’s fate—talk about a cliffhanger! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Inside Modern Broadhead Technology | John Lusk of Lusk Archery Adventures
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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
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
Climatologist: subzero temperatures to stall spring thaw, coldest in 30 years
A state climatologist says Winter Storm Fern’s negative temperatures will be the coldest in more than 30 years for many areas and prolong a spring thaw. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says ice coverage on the Great Lakes is about average, providing nearby regions with a buffer. “The lakes are still moderating, even though, along with that comes of…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 23, 2026
Mar. corn $4.30 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $10.67 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $299.90, up $3.70Mar. soybean oil 53.99, up 21 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.29 and 1/2, up 14 centsFeb. live cattle $234.90, up $2.52Mar. feeder cattle $360.17, up 90 centsFeb. lean hogs $88.35, down 12 centsFeb.…… Continue Reading
Ag economist: U.S. soybean prices likely to stay under pressure in 2026
An ag economist at Ohio State University says soybean prices could continue to be impacted this year by Brazil. Ian Sheldon says the lost market share is problematic. “Even with the reduction in tariffs at 13 percent from China, that’s making U.S. soybeans less competitive than Brazil,” he says. “They’re going to have higher prices of…… Continue Reading
