Elanco Animal Health’s new global headquarters in Indianapolis will strengthen its roll in agriculture and animal health. Elanco Animal Health’s president and CEO Jeff Simmons says the move is part of the state’s new OneHealth Innovation District. “Purdue University, a startup tech lab, a functional vet clinic that’s going to be like a Mayo…… Continue Reading
Grassley warns farm program payments, trade talks at risk in shutdown
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests the government shutdown could significantly impact farmers and ranchers. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield local Farm Service Agency offices are closed. “If you’re in the farm program and you expect price supports and stuff that’s in law, I would say if you’re doing CRP you probably can’t sign up for…… Continue Reading
China’s silence on soy imports worries Nebraska farmer
A farmer in northeast Nebraska says he’s eagerly awaiting any soybean export sales to the world’s top buyer. Greg Anderson says China’s lack of demand for the U.S. product is becoming more alarming by the day. “We’re hoping for some positive news in that regard, but it seems like every day or week that goes…… Continue Reading
Expert: Managing feed toxins boosts livestock health and productivity
A livestock expert says effectively managing toxins in feed can improve the animal’s overall health and productivity. Dr. Aldo Rossi with AMLAN International says bacteria and mycotoxins are found at various levels in almost 100% of feed samples, and even small amounts can cause gut health issues. Rossi says a lot of the toxins come…… Continue Reading
First New World screwworm drug receives FDA conditional approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced conditional approval of the first parasite control product that prevents and treats New World screwworm in cattle. According to Zoetis, their new product Dectomax-CA1 treats infestations caused by larvae of Cochliomyia hominivorax, or myiasis, and it prevents reinfestation for 21 days. In the first half of 2026,…… Continue Reading
Grains slip after USDA numbers; China demand, South America eyed
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA says September 1st grain stocks were below a year ago at 316.498 million bushels, even after an upward revision on 2024 production. That also serves as the first unofficial estimate for 2024/25 ending stocks. Harvest is slower than average following last week’s rains, but near-term…… Continue Reading
Nicholson: U.S. soybean futures hold, but basis “sloppy” without China buys
China’s lack of interest in U.S. soybeans is keeping a global oilseed strategist on alert as harvest continues. Stephen Nicholson with Rabobank says soybean futures prices have held up relatively well, but basis levels are getting sloppy. “Particularly in the interior of the United States,” he says. “That’s surprising, given processors need to buy beans,…… Continue Reading
Cash hogs mixed with huge closing negotiated movement at major markets
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were up and feeders were sharply higher, getting ready for the week’s direct business. Feeders took the lead on the lower move in corn and the tight supply of market ready numbers, helping contracts shrug off some of the recent cash and wholesale bearishness. October live was up $.52 at…… Continue Reading
Feed corn demand weighs on U.S. corn stocks
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says he was surprised with U.S. corn stocks as of September 1. Ben Brown says in USDA’s latest Quarterly Grain Stocks report… “200 million bushels of additional supply into what’s already a record supply for the new crop marketing year for corn will continue to weigh on…… Continue Reading
China’s trade tactics could impact the future of U.S. soybean exports
A professor at Michigan State University says he’s concerned the rapid loss of market share to South America could impact the future of U.S. soybean exports. David Ortega says China still has not made any new crop soybean purchases for the current marketing year. “China likes stability when it comes to trade policy,” he says.…… Continue Reading
