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The Importance of Growing Demand Abroad
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is a contractor to the national Beef Checkoff and works to promote and market U.S. products to countries around the globe. In this episode, Bill McLaren, a cattle producer from Pacific, Missouri, and the Council’s representative on the USMEF board shares how Missouri producers ultimately benefit from this collaborative effort. …… Continue Reading
Bitter cold air on the northern Plains contrasts with near-seasonal temps, weather elsewhere
Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather prevails. Snow cover is largely limited to the northern tier of the region, from North Dakota to Michigan. Later Monday, Midwestern high temperatures could rebound to 40°F or higher in the Ohio Valley—but will remain below 0°F in northern North Dakota. On the Plains, cool, mostly dry weather…… Continue Reading
Very cold weather ahead to accompany an active pattern for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures and near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country. Warmer-than-normal weather will be limited to parts of the Deep South, including the Rio Grande Valley and Florida’s peninsula. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions should be confined to western Texas and…… Continue Reading
2024 crops might influence 2025’s potential
Soybean research specialist Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin says the 2024 crop might have a big impact on the 2025 crop because of low moisture levels at harvest time, so farmers should check a few more things including the seed germ before planting season begins. The post 2024 crops might influence 2025’s…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 10, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.91 and 1/2, up 4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.49 and 1/2, unchangedMar. soybean meal closed at $300.50, down 90 centsMar. soybean oil closed at 45.73, down 25 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.79 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $198.12, up $1.35Mar. feeder cattle closed at…… Continue Reading
Corn up, wheat down ahead of WASDE numbers
Soybeans were narrowly mixed. There’s more scattered rain in the forecast for parts of Argentina and better harvest weather in central and northern Brazil. New USDA supply, demand, and production numbers are out Tuesday and CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil will be released Thursday. Ahead of the USDA report, analysts expect U.S. ending stocks to…… Continue Reading
Navigating Soybean Policy
In this episode, the Missouri Soybean Association Deputy Executive Secretary Casey Wasser discusses Missouri soybean policy, highlighting the Republican trifecta in Washington and its focus on property rights and taxes. They are confident that the Trump administration will protect farmers’ interests, despite concerns about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The post Navigating Soybean Policy…… Continue Reading
Missouri FFA students get early start recognizing National FFA Week
Students from eastern Missouri’s Orchard Farm High School were among the hundreds recognized at the State Capitol ahead of National FFA Week. Tess Bauer is a first generation FFA member and helps her family raise poultry. “Agriculture is really my passion. It started from a young age with helping my dad on the farm. I…… Continue Reading
Soybean Water Rights Policy
In this episode, Missouri Soybean Association board member Garrett Rykov discusses Missouri soybean policy, particularly water rights, as a key concern during Governor Mike Kehoe’s administration. The Missouri Soybean Association is working to ensure that farm owners can use the water resources on their land for agricultural production. Water issues are significant in certain parts of…… Continue Reading
