Sayles’ Trial Day 3

Sayles’ Trial Day 3

Sergio Sayles’ defense team pressed Jefferson City Police officials yesterday on their evidence handling procedures during his ongoing murder trial, with particular focus on the treatment of Sayles’ vehicle following […]Continue Reading

Cattle futures limit down at midweek

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were limit down on fund liquidation and technical weakness.  The market continues to digest the administration’s talk of an eventual reopening of the southern border.  December live cattle closed $7.25 lower at $220.52 and February live cattle closed $7.25 lower at $218.12.  January feeder cattle closed…Continue Reading

Farmland values holding steady

An agricultural real estate expert says there has not been a drop in most farmland values. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company tells Brownfield despite the farm economy, ag land values have been steady. “Depends on locale. Depends on quality. High quality land has definitely held tighter than marginal land. We have seen, in pockets,…Continue Reading

Soybeans gain on China trade hopes, corn up on record ethanol production

Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Support came from the ongoing cautious optimism about the trade framework with China. Still, there are a lot of unknowns about the proposed deal and China also continues to buy beans from Brazil. Beijing is suspending retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., but there is a competitive disadvantage…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 5, 2025

Dec. corn $4.35 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $324.80, up $7.40Dec. soybean oil 49.69, up 16 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.54 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $220.52, down $7.25Jan. feeder cattle $319.97, down $9.25Dec. lean hogs $80.60, up 67…Continue Reading

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