Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 4, 2025

Mar. corn $4.47 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.19 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $311.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.79, up 12 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.40 and 1/4, up 2 centsFeb. live cattle $224.00, up $2.10Jan. feeder cattle $336.57, up $4.72Feb. lean hogs $81.85, up 85 centsJan.…Continue Reading

New World screwworm confirmed 120 miles from US border

The USDA says New World screwworm has been detected approximately 120 miles from the U.S. border.  This is the third incident in Nuevo León since September.  A spokesperson for the USDA says all three detections have been isolated cases and were associated with the movement of animals from affected areas of Mexico.  The USDA says…Continue Reading

Indiana Pork watching for new state regulatory legislation in 2026

The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is focused on ensuring regulatory burdens don’t limit growth opportunities for the state’s pork producers in 2026. Josh Trenary says the group will be monitoring new labeling requirements that could create additional challenges for farmers.  “If the USDA has approved something, or if the FDA has…Continue Reading

NMPF’s new chair says reliable workforce is critical for dairy farms

The new chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation says having a stable and secure workforce is one of the top challenges facing producers. Fourth-generation dairy farmer Brian Rexing tells Brownfield, “Dairy farming is seven days a week, 24 hours a day, it’s not seasonal, it’s every season.” Rexing was elected to lead during the organization’s…Continue Reading

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