Soybean futures have been under pressure to start the week. Market analyst Greg McBride with Allendale says soybeans have been a little overvalued since the beginning of the month. “Big swing in the Real taking some real big hit on Friday, and putting some pressure into that,” he said. “It’s making cheap beans and cheap…… Continue Reading
USDA increases 2025 beef, poultry production estimates, lowers pork
The USDA has raised its 2025 beef and poultry production projections, while lowering their outlook for pork. Beef is now seen at 25.95 billion pounds, up 194 million from November on faster slaughter paces and heavier dressed weights, with an average steer price of $223.97 per hundredweight, down $2, along with lower imports and exports…… Continue Reading
NEFB health plans gain traction with ACA subsidies in limbo
At a time when many farmers and ranchers are facing exponentially higher health care costs, Nebraska Farm Bureau says it’s providing a much-needed alternative. NEFB’s Rob Robertson says the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plan provides significant savings over the Affordable Care Act. “Our plan will reduce the unsubsidized rate of ACA market plans by 40…… Continue Reading
USDA makes modest changes to U.S. cotton production outlook
The USDA’s 2025 cotton production guess is above the November estimate but just below the 2024 total. Upland production is now projected at 13.89 million bales, an increase of 1% on the month thanks to a higher average yield figure, now at 922 pounds per acre, but down less than 1% on the year due…… Continue Reading
Mid-MO farmer named vice president of MOFB
A new vice-president has been named for Missouri Farm Bureau. Andy Clay has cattle and crops in Moniteau County, and he tells Brownfield “I want to continue carrying on the tradition of this great organization, continue to grow it and of course, we have to continue working on membership.” He will work closely with President…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Scrapped For 2026
The festival will not go on in 2026, but it is scheduled to return in 2027. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Midday cash livestock markets
Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet. Bids and asking prices have yet to surface. Showlists this week are mixed, higher in Texas, Nebraska and Colorado, but lower in Kansas. Significant trade volume will likely be delayed until the back half of the week. At the Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri, feeder steers weighing less…… Continue Reading
Kelsea Ballerini Reveals Who Hated Her in High School + Why
“I was like, ‘All of this is wrong, I gotta get out, I gotta get out of here.'” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Grassley not surprised by China soybean import extension
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is not surprised the Trump administration is giving China more time to fulfill its soybean purchase commitments. The Iowa Republican says global grain merchandisers Cargill and Bunge have indicated the delivery of 12 million metric tons by December 31st is not attainable. “To actually get delivered to them by the end…… Continue Reading
Kehoe optimistic about rural health reform funds for Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s expecting more details about Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Plan by the end of the month. “It was funded by the One Big, Beautiful Bill and will increase access. It will improve quality care coordination and incentivize long term sustainability for Missouri’s rural healthcare system. Each state was able to…… Continue Reading
