Days before their cases were scheduled to go to trial, two Columbia men have pled guilty in the killing of 15-year-old Aubry Doxley. Oscar Ashford, 21, and 20-year-old Samarion Robins, […]… Continue Reading
Cattle futures higher ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher with boxed beef up at midday, waiting on direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $.75 higher at $235.27 and April live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $236.22. March feeder cattle closed $2.22 higher at $357.72 and April feeder cattle closed $1.95 higher…… Continue Reading
USDA: Trump tariffs improved trade deficit, will boost U.S. ag exports
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs soon and USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade says he’s confident President Trump’s tariffs are appropriate. Luke Lindberg says the tariffs have helped improve the U.S. trade deficit. “We ended the fiscal year 2025 with a $41.5 billion trade…… Continue Reading
Former Cargill trader says Venezuela remains a natural market for U.S. ag products
A former head of trading with Cargill says increased stability in Venezuela could mean additional opportunities for U.S. agriculture in the long term. “They’re a natural buyer of U.S. ag products.” Jeff Kazin, who oversaw the company’s refined-oil business in the region in the late 2010’s, says it’ll be a long road. “How do you…… Continue Reading
New World screwworm confirmed 215 miles from Texas border
A new case of New World screwworm has been confirmed roughly 215 miles from the Texas border. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the infection was found in a seven‑year‑old bovine in González, Tamaulipas, with no reported history of movement outside the area. Miller says this detection has no apparent link to commercial animal movement…… Continue Reading
Land O’Lakes, Microsoft partner on AI assistant to boost farm profitability
Land O’Lakes and Microsoft are developing an AI-powered digital assistant designed to optimize farming operations. Land O’Lakes senior vice president Leah Anderson says the tool is called Oz. “Now you can have even greater confidence between you as a farmer and your agronomist because your agronomist has the full force of Winfield United’s datasets. Six…… Continue Reading
Soybeans take profits as corn and wheat futures end session mixed
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. South America has some areas of concern, but for now, the trade is expecting big production. The USDA’s updated global production numbers are out on the 12th, while CONAB’s new outlook on Brazil’s crops is set for the 15th. China bought 132,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S.…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 8, 2026
Mar. corn $4.46, down 3/4 centMar. soybeans $10.61 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $303.60, down $1.80Mar. soybean oil 49.45, up 14 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.18, unchangedFeb. live cattle $235.27, up 75 centsMar. feeder cattle $357.72, up $2.22Feb. lean hogs $85.87, up $1.07Feb. Class III milk closed at $15.08, down 34 centsFeb.…… Continue Reading
Johnson guilty in infants death
A Boone County jury found a Fayette woman guilty of second degree murder and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child in the April 2021 death of […]… Continue Reading
Indiana Pork raises concerns over proposed ultra-processed food ban in public schools
The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is concerned new proposed legislation could impact the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. Josh Trenary says House Bill 1137 would ban 13 ultra-processed food ingredients in public schools. “If you just have a static list of additives that are used in processing, you’re not taking into…… Continue Reading
