An economist says the new Federal Milk Marketing Order’s make allowances will take more money from farmers’ milk checks than they gain through other reforms. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation says there were some positive reforms for dairy farmers. “Class I differentials is about 25 million, which is a lot less than some…… Continue Reading
Mitloehner concerned about European views on reactive nitrogen emissions
A science professor and air quality specialist is concerned European influence could eventually result in further restrictions for U.S. livestock producers. Dr. Frank Mitloehner with the University of California Davis says Europe is beginning to look at reactive nitrogen emissions in the form of urine excreted by animals. “And what it refers to is that…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 6, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.42 and 1/2, up 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.57 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.70, down $1.40Jul. soybean oil closed at 47.50, up 85 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.54 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $218.87, up $2.05Aug. feeder…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mostly higher to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up supported by another really strong week of cash business. August live cattle closed $2.05 higher at $218.87, and October live cattle closed $1.55 higher at $215.52. August feeder cattle closed $.82 higher at $309.12 and September feeder cattle closed $.82 higher…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat up, monitoring weather
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, cementing a higher weekly finish. Beans also followed soybean and crude oils, while waiting for details on U.S./China tariff talks. Officials from Beijing and Washington D.C. are expected to meet early in the coming week. Soybean oil was up on strong April export data, while soybean…… Continue Reading
Seasonal warmth, heat ahead across the Heartland; a seasonally wet pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the Pacific Northwest and parts of Texas. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to a small area of the Northeast, extending from Pennsylvania into southern New…… Continue Reading
Study shows high oleic soybeans boosts dairy production
A recent study shows high oleic soybeans can improve milk production by about ten pounds per cow. Dr. Adam Locke with Michigan State University says cows make milk fat in two ways, with acetate and butyrate and also with pre-formed fatty acids primarily found in the cow’s diet. “If we increase the oleic acid content…… Continue Reading
Cheese and butter production posts slight uptick
The USDA says cheese and butter production levels were higher for April but down from the prior month as milk supplies remain flat. Total cheese production was more than 1.2 billion pounds, up more than three percent from last year but less than half of a percent from the prior month. Italian cheese production was…… Continue Reading
Celebrating Missouri’s vibrant dairy industry
It’s June Dairy Month and the director of the Missouri Ag Department says Missouri’s dairy industry is vibrant. “Our dairy industry accounts for more than $8 billion in total sales of fluid milk and other dairy products.” Chris Chinn tells Brownfield a lot has changed over the years and there’s opportunity for growth if farmers…… Continue Reading
Vietnam signs MOU with U.S. agribusinesses
Photo provided by Ohio Corn and Wheat. Vietnam has signed a memorandum of understanding with several U.S. agribusinesses to boost trade opportunities. Ohio Corn and Wheat’s director of market development Wendy Osborn says a Vietnamese delegation recently visited Ohio. “We’re buying a lot of goods from Vietnam and they’re good trading partner, but they haven’t bought as…… Continue Reading
