Ohio Pork focused on consumer outreach in 2025

The president of the Ohio Pork Council says the association remains focused on growing domestic demand for pork. Nathan Schroeder says one of the biggest challenges is addressing misconceptions about the product. “You look at pork and a lot of people don’t think it’s healthy,” he says. ” We’re on of the healthiest options out…… Continue Reading

Indiana lawmakers advance bill to increase CFO inspections

A bill to increase confined livestock farm inspections has advanced in the Indiana State Senate. Executive director of Indiana Pork Josh Trenary says Senate Bill 193, proposed by Senator Niemeyer, would require two state inspections every five years. The organization is concerned the quality of inspections would suffer from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management not budgeting for…… Continue Reading

An active pattern ahead as colder air advances into much of the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for chilly, unsettled weather across much of the U.S.  In fact, warmer-than-normal weather will be limited to an area stretching from southern and coastal Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast.  Meanwhile, the entire country should receive near- or above-normal precipitation, with much of the West and parts…… Continue Reading

Cattle futures drop on direct cash pressure

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by this week’s direct business and some signs the strength in wholesale beef might be waning for now. April live was down $4.52 at $196.77 and June was $4.07 lower at $191.82. March feeders were $5.42 lower at $265.30 and April was down $5.47…… Continue Reading

The timing of the rain will matter this year

With a La Niña in place, precipitation could be sparse throughout much of the Corn Belt.   CattleFax meteorologist Matt Makens tells Brownfield, “Whether it be early May, mid-May, late may, early June, whenever you need that water, it’s got to be well timed because odds are against a super wet outlook.” Looking at the…… Continue Reading

Mandatory country of origin labeling reintroduced

Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate to reinstate country of origin labeling for beef. Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, bill co-sponsor, called on Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins to find a World Trade Organization-compliant labeling solution for beef during her recent confirmation hearing. “The system in which producers operate needs…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 6, 2025

Mar. corn closed at $4.95 and 1/4, up 2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.60 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $306.40, down $1.90Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.40, up 31 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.87 and 3/4, up 15 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $196.77, down $4.52Mar. feeder…… Continue Reading

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