At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower watching direct business. February live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $228.55 and April live cattle closed $1.30 lower at $228.72. January feeder cattle closed $.10 higher at $344.72 and March feeder cattle closed $.20 lower at $338.80. There was another light round…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, and wheat higher heading into holiday break
Soybeans ended the day higher on technical buying with the January contract up 11 and 1/4 cents to $10.62 and 3/4. Soybean exports have improved and that’s likely helping the market find some support. Higher moves in soybean meal and soybean oil also provided some support to the market. But, export commitments are still well…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 24, 2025
Mar. corn $4.51, up 3 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $10.63 and 1/4, up 11 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $304.70, up $3.60Jan soybean oil 49.03, up 73 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.21 and 3/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsFeb. live cattle $228.55, down $1.45Jan. feeder cattle $344.72, up 10 centsFeb. lean hogs $85.05, down 92 centsJan.…… Continue Reading
Trees for Troops program delivering more than 19,000 Christmas trees to military bases
The Executive Director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation says the Trees for Troops program is on pace for a record-setting season. Rick Dungey tells Brownfield Christmas tree farms from 28 states are participating this year. “I think we’re going to surpass nearly 19,000 trees this year, and those are going to end up at 94…… Continue Reading
Country Christmas Magic: Farm Life Traditions, Rustic Holiday Sayings, and Rural Cheer
Commentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and I’m scrambling to get Christmas cards together. You’d think by now I would have it all planned, but nope, here I am, coffee in one hand, a pen in the other, and a stack…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly higher entering holiday break
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Wednesday heading into the Christmas holiday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.7250. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.3350. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3250 to $1.3350. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.40. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0025 at $1.4025. Two sales were recorded at $.40 and $1.4025. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0050 at $1.18. One sale was recorded At that price. The post Cash dairy prices mostly higher entering holiday break appeared first on…… Continue Reading
Rising mediation cases signal deepening financial stress for Minnesota farmers
The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “It’s unfortunate. The farmers want their money from trade, they don’t want it from aid.” Gary Wertish tells Brownfield Minnesota’s farmer mediation program helps producers dealing with…… Continue Reading
Midday cash livestock markets
There was another light round of direct cash cattle business that’s developing. Deals this week have been marked at $229 live in the South, that’s $2 higher than the previous week’s weighted averages. Dressed deals in the North are marked at mostly $356 to $357, steady to $1 lower than the prior week’s weighted average…… Continue Reading
50 Merry Country Songs to Get You in the Christmas Spirit
Drinking Christmas songs, romantic Christmas songs, rowdy Christmas songs and spiritual Christmas songs all make this list. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Michigan builds on national Good Food models to strengthen local agriculture and food supply chains
The Director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a new program will increase local food connections and purchasing across the state. Tim Boring tells Brownfield the Good Food for Michigan project will work in conjunction with the Center for Good Food Purchasing. “How do we increase procurement of Michigan-originated grown foods and…… Continue Reading
