Legislation allowing the Missouri Farm Bureau to offer a health plan to its members is awaiting action the final days of the Missouri legislative session. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins says he’s optimistic legislation will cross the finish line. “Missouri needs to get this done. It’s year three and we’ll continue to push to…… Continue Reading
New crop soybean prices might benefit from trade chats
An extension ag economist says the recent U.S. and China trade agreement-in-principle could have a greater impact on new crop soybean prices. “The soybean market didn’t necessarily react too strongly to the news of a pause this week, because largely, we’re still in a period of not selling a lot of U.S. soybeans.” Ben Brown…… Continue Reading
Fans Think There’s Proof Riley Green, Megan Moroney Are Dating
The rumors about a potential link between them are heating up again — fans think they’ve got proof. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Corn mostly weak, watching planting pace
Soybeans were modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. The trade was monitoring U.S. planting and development conditions, and there was spillover support from bean oil on biofuels demand expectations. The session also featured position squaring ahead of CONAB’s monthly update for Brazil’s crops and the USDA’s weekly export sales numbers, both of which are…… Continue Reading
Lean hog futures close lower amid ongoing demand uncertainties
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical weakness, waiting on direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $2.37 lower at $213.95 and August live cattle closed $2.25 lower at $209.37. August feeder cattle closed $4.02 lower at $301.97 and September feeder cattle closed $4.07 lower at $300.97.…… Continue Reading
Taylor Sheridan Reunites With ‘1923’ Star Brandon Sklenar
They’re back together working on an exciting new project. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
John Deere breaks ground on $13.5M expansion in Strafford, Missouri
John Deere says it’s moving forward with a major expansion project at its Strafford, Missouri Remanufacturing facility. Factory manager Kevin Schrag tells Brownfield the company is investing $13.5 million to expand the facility by 120,000 square feet. “It’s a really big deal,” he said. “The employees here are really excited to see this. They’re excited…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 14, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.45 and 1/2, up 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.77 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $291.90, down $1.40Jul. soybean oil closed at 52.32, up 84 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.24 and 3/4, up 7 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle closed at $213.95, down $2.37Aug. feeder…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer brings new crops into rotation
A farmer in west-central Minnesota added some new crops to his rotation this year. Nathan Collins of Murdock says he’s growing sugarbeets, kidney beans, and organics for the first time. “Looking at forecasting out long-term. Short-term, it would be nice to have something a little more profitable. But long-term, I think it’s just a better…… Continue Reading
Turkey hatchery numbers decline in April
Turkey hatchery numbers continue to point to lower production in 2025 than 2024. The USDA says 24.773 million turkey eggs were in incubation on May 1st, 2025, down 1% from April 1st of this year and modestly less than May 1st of last year. That’s partially due to a decline in layer inventory caused by…… Continue Reading
