Cattle, hog futures higher to finish the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by an oversold bounce.  December live cattle closed $.15 higher at $219.15 and February live cattle closed $.57 higher at $219.52.  January feeder cattle closed $2.10 higher at $320.55 and March feeder cattle closed $1.57 higher at $313.35.  There was a light round of…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 14, 2025

Dec. corn $4.30 and 1/4, down 11 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.24 and 1/2, down 22 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $322.50, down $5.90Dec. soybean oil 50.15, down 10 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.27 and 1/4, down 8 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $219.15, up 15 centsJan. feeder cattle $320.55, up $2.10Dec. lean hogs $78.50, up…Continue Reading

Solar research to explore land use and farming integration

A new research project will study how solar arrays affect surrounding ecosystems and identify how they can coexist in agriculture. Research lead Anthony Kendall at Michigan State University tells Brownfield it’s surprising how little is known about the impact of solar on the environment. “What is that doing to our land?” he questions. “How does…Continue Reading

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