Cattle futures up on stronger cash trade

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up watching direct cattle business develop.  October live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $184.10 and December lives closed $.50 higher at $184.82.  October feeder cattle closed $.90 higher at $246.92 and November feeders closed $.92 higher at $244.97.  There was a light to moderate round…… Continue Reading

Rehoming 1,100+ cows in a matter of hours

More than a thousand milking cows in northeast Ohio found a new temporary home overnight after a barn fire earlier this week. Mandy Orahood with Ohio Farm Bureau is a close neighbor to the Comp family whose milking parlor caught fire late Sunday. She tells Brownfield an outpour of community support was on the scene…… Continue Reading

Minnesota farmer selected to American Farm Bureau leadership program

A Minnesota farmer is one of 10 American Farm Bureau members selected to participate in AFBF’s Partners in Advocacy Leadership program. Amanda Durow of Hastings says it’s an exclusive, executive-level opportunity for farmers. “It’s a two year program, and we’re building skills on advocacy, communication, and leadership so we can bring it back to our…… Continue Reading

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