At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. February live cattle closed $.27 higher at $226.95 and April live cattle closed $.20 higher at $226.90. January feeder cattle closed $.15 lower at $335.50 and March feeder cattle closed $.27 higher at $330.15. Direct cash…… Continue Reading
NCBA president-elect aims to sustain cattle industry’s strong momentum
The president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is looking to maintain momentum in the cattle industry. Gene Copenhaver operates a stocker operation in southwest Virginia. “We’ve had a good run here in the industry the last two to three years, but we need to continue that run. And we need to develop more tools…… Continue Reading
Iowa beef producer encouraged by 2025 cattle prices
An eastern Iowa cattle producer says 2025 has been a strong year for his business. Lance Lillibridge raises red angus cattle in Benton County. “This is probably the first year in about 10 that I’ve really felt great about the cattle,” he said. “I mean, what a blessing it is to finally have prices that…… Continue Reading
FDA Announces Ritz Cracker Recall Over Peanut Allergy Risk
A beloved snack has turned into a risky choice for some, thanks to a recall that’s raising eyebrows and concern. Let’s break it down. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin Farm Bureau elects officers, board
Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau will have many officers and board members back for 2026. During their reorganization meeting at the end of the annual meeting Monday, Brad Olson was re-elected President and Joe Bragger was re-elected Vice President. Brian Preder was elected president of Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Bragger will also serve as Rural Mutual’s…… Continue Reading
Nebraska Farm Bureau warns farm data privacy is becoming a major producer concern
The Nebraska Farm Bureau says digital privacy is becoming a major issue for its members, as more farm equipment and apps gather detailed data from their operations. Bruce Riecker, senior director of legislative affairs, says he expects lawmakers to take up a bill that could regulate who has access in the 2026 session. He says…… Continue Reading
Room for dairy biosecurity improvement
An animal disease researcher says some dairy farms have more advanced biosecurity plans. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield the message of increasing biosecurity on dairy farms has been heightened in the past two years because of influenza, but it’s not new. “Biosecurity awareness really started and took a big…… Continue Reading
Some mixed reviews on Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program
Some ag producers say the Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program isn’t a long-term solution to help support the struggling agriculture economy. Adam Boeckenhauer raises corn and soybeans in northeast Nebraska. “It’s a doubled edged sword,” he says. “It won’t do anything to drive the input prices down. If anything, it solidifies those prices being…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 9, 2025
Mar. corn $4.48, up 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $10.98 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $301.30, down $5.00Jan soybean oil 51.02, down 16 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.34 and 1/2, down 1/4 centFeb. live cattle $226.95, up 27 centsJan. feeder cattle $335.50, down 15 centsFeb. lean hogs $81.87, down 52 centsJan. Class…… Continue Reading
Changes coming to federal crop insurance in 2026
The president of an Ohio-based insurance agency says U.S. farmers will see some big changes to their federal crop insurance coverage options for 2026. Jason Williamson, with Williamson Crop Insurance, says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provided enhancements to producers selecting the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) or the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO). “A farmer will…… Continue Reading
