May corn closed at $4.82 and 1/4, down 2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.36 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $295.60, down $1.10May soybean oil closed at 47.87, up 39 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.48 and 3/4, up 1 centJun. live cattle closed at $204.07, up $2.00May feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn weak ahead of Good Friday trade pause
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling, closing mixed for the week ahead of the pause in business for Good Friday. The trade continues to monitor the early U.S. planting pace, the tail end of Brazil’s harvest, and the ongoing harvest in Argentina. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 5% of Argentina’s…… Continue Reading
Chinn: trade aid needed if market volatility continues
Missouri’s ag director says farmers and ranchers will be grateful for any trade aid that comes from the Trump administration if the tariff situation continues to affect prices. Chris Chinn says while reciprocal tariffs have gotten the attention of some U.S. trading partners, the market volatility isn’t good for farmers and ranchers. “It’s absolutely had…… Continue Reading
Checkoff-funded research showing health benefits of seed oils
A farmer leader with the United Soybean Board says seed oils can benefit consumer health and help drive soybean demand. Wisconsin farmer Sara Stelter says recent checkoff-funded research is showing the benefits of seed oils to a healthy diet. “It’s showing us over and over again that it’s beneficial with a high Linoleic acid, it…… Continue Reading
Chloe Zittergruen is Iowa FFA’s new state president
The new state president for Iowa FFA says member interaction is one of her biggest goals in the year ahead. Chloe Zittergruen was elected state president at the 97th Iowa FFA State Convention held this month in Ames. “Say I go into a classroom and do a chapter visit,” she said, “ I see those…… Continue Reading
Potato group hopeful for better access in Japan
The head of the National Potato Council says ongoing trade negotiations with Japan could open the door to better market access. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “If we can open up Japan to those fresh U.S. potato exports, estimates are that would be $135 million a year in new U.S. ag exports to that very valuable consumer…… Continue Reading
Cattle placements rise above year ago levels
The USDA says market ready cattle supplies should rise over the next few months. 1.841 million cattle entered U.S. feedlots during March, 5% above a year ago, because of a combination of factors, including strong demand for feeder cattle and the ongoing drought situation in many major feeding areas pulling some cattle out of pastures.…… Continue Reading
Smaller U.S. winter wheat crop possible
An ag meteorologist says the United States will likely have a smaller winter wheat crop this year. “Not necessarily am I suggesting a disaster, but it’s going to be really hard for this crop to recover.” Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says there will be improvement to the crop from recent rains, but it’s…… Continue Reading
‘American Idol’: Doug Kiker’s Cause of Death Revealed
Did drugs or alcohol play a part in Doug Kiker’s death? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Indiana Governor Mike Braun declares disaster emergency for 18 Indiana Counties
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency for 18 counties across the state due to extreme flooding and tornado damage. Braun says the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will disperse funds for impacted communities under the state’s Disaster Relief Fund program. The 18 counties impacted are in the southern part of the…… Continue Reading
