The cattle market has seen big swings in recent weeks, making it even more important for producers to protect their investments. Jackie Moore the owner of the Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri, one of the largest sale barns in the country, says market volatility makes risk management more challenging. “This environment that we’re trading in…… Continue Reading
Kelsea Ballerini + Chase Stokes Are Working on Their Relationship
After a quiet split, Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are back together — and insiders say they’re taking things slow, with more clarity and hope this time around. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Hemp industry divided over Senate-approved changes to federal regulations
The chairman of the National Hemp Association says legislation included in the agriculture funding bill passed this week by the U.S. Senate rewrites the 2018 farm bill’s provision on hemp. Geoff Whaling says the measure would end the unregulated sale of hemp-based products and return the focus to hemp grain and fiber production. “There were…… Continue Reading
Jessica Carter Altman Left Law to Follow Her True Calling: Q&A
Jessica Carter Altman walked away from a law career to chase her dream of music. Now, with two powerful singles and a breakout album, she’s just getting started. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
SNAP in America: When Feeding Millions Becomes a Wake-Up Call
Commentary. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) feeds more than 41 million people in America every month. That’s roughly one in eight people in this country. Let that sink in. In the wealthiest nation on Earth, tens of millions of our fellow citizens and some non-citizens living here depend on government assistance to put food…… Continue Reading
Live cattle lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, and feeders were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business. December live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $227.20 and February live cattle closed $.60 lower at $226.40. January feeder cattle closed $.32 higher at $329.15 and March feeder cattle closed $.10 higher at $323.32. Direct cash…… Continue Reading
Corn market strengthens slightly ahead of USDA report
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. The trade is waiting for more confirmation of Chinese demand for U.S. soybeans. U.S. soybean prices are at a premium to Brazil, and China usually buys the cheaper beans. Beans remain cautiously optimistic about that pledged demand over the next three years by Beijing…… Continue Reading
Farmers weigh input costs and grain prices heading into winter
Farmers continue to assess commodity prices and the cost of inputs heading into winter. Southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser says it’s been a difficult year to market grain. “Prices are still struggling for corn and beans somewhat,” Gaesser said. “Glad to see the beans come up about a dollar here in the last month or…… Continue Reading
Avian influenza surge tests Minnesota turkey industry’s readiness
Instances of highly pathogenic avian influenza are on the rise in the nation’s largest turkey-producing state. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says cases this fall have climbed into the upper teens. “But unfortunately also that’s a pretty high percentage of nationwide cases with Minnesota being number one in turkey (and) having the…… Continue Reading
Timely fungicide applications lead to favorable soybean crop for Iowa farmer
A central Iowa farmer says his 2025 soybeans were some of the best he’s ever raised. Morey Hill of Madrid tells Brownfield, “I was very pleased with the bean yield. You hear of it being hit or miss, but I must have been a hit because it was some of the best beans I’ve ever…… Continue Reading
