At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, February live cattle closed $.70 lower at $187.92 and April lives closed $.65 lower at $190.12. January feeder cattle closed $2.62 lower at $256.85 and March feeders closed $3.07 lower at $255.55. Direct cash cattle trade activity had typically quiet start to the week. Showlists are somewhat higher in Texas,…… Continue Reading
Amy Grant Once Said Something to Vince Gill That He Never Forgot
Vince Gill opened up about his home life with wife Amy Grant as a recent guest on Clint Black’s show. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 2, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.32 and 1/2, down 1/2 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.85 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $287.90, down $4.00Jan. soybean oil closed at 41.42, down 32 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.47 and 1/4, down 3/4 centFeb. live cattle closed at $187.92, down 70 centsJan. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
New farmers see opportunity in Christmas trees
The Executive Director of the Real Christmas Tree Board says the industry has seen a resurgence of young farmers over the past decade. Marsha Gray tells Brownfield, “I think it is that interest in we might call it agritourism or just experiential opportunities for selling products that has driven a lot of new farmers.” She…… Continue Reading
Alarming Reason This Cemetery Is Charging Money to Its Visitors
“We’re not locking people out.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 11 | Strategic Planning
In this Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast episode, Mark Lehenbauer, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) Chair, discusses how the MSMC is using the checkoff to update its strategic plan and focus on fundamental strategies like research benefiting farmers and demand-building efforts. Listen now to learn more about the collaboration between the MSMC and the Missouri Soybean…… Continue Reading
Ag issues to monitor in 2025
The head lobbyist for Syngenta says there are several ag issues that need to be prioritized in 2025. Mary Kay Thatcher says tax reform is near the top of the list. “It’s a massive tax bill. It’s $5 trillion. It’s all kinds of things that affect ag be it death taxes or stepped-up basis or…… Continue Reading
Cooperative leader says FMMO referendum is not the end of the battle
The leader of a dairy cooperative says efforts to improve conditions for dairy farmers doesn’t end with the referendum on federal milk marketing order reforms. Tim Trotter with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative tells Brownfield the USDA’s final rule for the federal milk marketing orders isn’t perfect. “Obviously, we felt we needed a lot more for…… Continue Reading
Soybeans down, corn mixed, watching weather in South America
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Development weather in most of South America continues to look non-threatening to favorable. Conditions in much of Brazil are nearly ideal and while some portions of Argentina have been a little drier, there is rain in the forecast. China bought 134,000 tons of 2024/25 U.S. beans…… Continue Reading
Farmer hopes for more trade agreements
A farmer and member of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says now that the election is over, it’s time to get back to creating new trade agreements. Shane Goplin tells Brownfield many countries were hesitant to create new trade deals. “The world was on a wait-and-see, and it wasn’t just the U.S. that had the…… Continue Reading
