State partnerships part of USDA’s new food safety plan

Last year, growth in Missouri’s meat processing industry was at risk due to a lack of funding, but Missouri’s Ag Director says the situation has changed. This spring, USDA gave $14.5 million to states for meat and poultry inspections. The recently approved state budget is also supporting growth of processing in the state. Chris Chinn…… Continue Reading

The impacts of nitrogen deficiency

Nitrogen deficiencies are starting to appear in parts of the Corn Belt after periods of heavy rainfall this spring. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist Dan Quinn explains the cause and why growers should monitor their soil nutrients. The post The impacts of nitrogen deficiency appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading

Central IL crops benefitting from better weather

A central Illinois farmer says recent rains and a break from the heat have been good for the crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County and serves as the vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, says the relief arrived just in time. “We went through two weeks of no rain and 90-plus…… Continue Reading

Cattle futures close higher, lean hog futures lower

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were higher, buying back part of Monday’s drop on oversold signals, with help from a higher midday move in the wholesale market. August live cattle were up $3.05 at $222.40 and October was $2.50 higher at $219.27. August feeders were $2.80 higher at $322.27 and…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 15, 2025

Sep. corn closed at $4.01 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.95, down 6 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $265.30, down $2.40Aug. soybean oil closed at 54.56, up 39 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.38, down 3 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $222.40, up $3.05Aug. feeder cattle closed at $322.27,…… Continue Reading

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