Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade continues to monitor weather in South America, with some disappointing early yield numbers in parts of southern Brazil. Still, those are very early harvested beans, most of the rest of Brazil has seen better weather, and there’s some talk any losses due to…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures up watching direct business develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up on the steady to higher cash business that developed on Wednesday. February lives closed $1.12 higher at $198.52 and April lives closed $1.17 higher at $199.32. March feeder cattle closed $1.60 higher at $269.80 and April feeders closed $1.57 higher at $270.12. There was…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 15, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.78 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.42 and 3/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $302.00, down $3.80Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.27, up 5 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.47, up 3/4 centFeb. live cattle closed at $198.52, up $1.12Mar. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Adjusting your nutrient management plan
Pictured: Iowa farmer Nathan Anderson at the 2025 Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A northwest Iowa farmer says he’s looking at some changes to his nutrient management plan. Nathan Anderson says he’s been collecting data for several years. “We learned a lot about the impacts that those different growing seasons have…… Continue Reading
Second Indiana HPAI case confirmed
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a commercial egg laying facility in Jay (east central) Indiana. The Indiana Board of Animal Health say this is the second case confirmed in the county this year. An active control and surveillance have been established in portions of Jay and Randolph Counties. The flock of more…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer says raising oats could be profitable
Pictured: Iowa farmer Mark Peterson at the 2025 Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Iowa farmer says he plans to start raising a third crop this year. Mark Peterson farms near Stanton in Montgomery County and says, “I would have to say that pretty well in my mind I know…… Continue Reading
Broiler sets, placements dip on week, rise on year
Broiler sets and placements in early 2025 continue to run ahead of the 2024 pace. The USDA says 249.32 million broiler type eggs were set into incubation last week, falling 71,000 from the previous week, but rising 4% on the year, with average hatchability holding at 79.3%. 191.551 million chicks were placed into meat production,…… Continue Reading
Cheetos Brings Fan-Favorite Flavor Back After 20 Years
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The Eagles Drop Massive Donation on FireAid L.A. Relief Concert
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Succession planning is the first step to future farm success
An ag attorney says it’s important to take the first step in succession planning. Michelle Adler is an attorney with Gordon and Associates and says planning in advance allows the farmer to pass on additional knowledge of the farm or business. “How do we pass on the relationships with the banker or the accountants,” she…… Continue Reading
