IDFA’s President on mass deportations: “We need a workforce”

The President of the International Dairy Foods Association says producers and processors are concerned about President Trump’s plans for deporting undocumented immigrants. Michael Dykes told industry leaders,“I think mass deportations will probably be the next thing that we deal with as an industry.” Dykes says IDFA is doing what it can to help the industry…… Continue Reading

IDFA on mass deportations: “We need a workforce”

The President of the International Dairy Foods Association says producers and processors are concerned about President Trump’s plans for deporting undocumented immigrants. Michael Dykes told industry leaders,“I think mass deportations will probably be the next thing that we deal with as an industry.” Dykes says IDFA is doing what it can to help the industry…… Continue Reading

Cattle, hog futures move higher

Cattle, hog futures move higher

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s Cattle Inventory report from the UDSA.  There was additional support from the strength in boxed beef. February live cattle closed $2.87 higher at $208.55 and April lives closed $3.45 higher at $207.27.  March feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading

Questions arising over dicamba use in ‘25

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says she’s fielding numerous questions around dicamba usage for the upcoming growing season. Stephanie Porter says farmers need to be aware of restrictions. “Tavium, Engenia, and XtindiMax, cannot be used over the top of soybeans because of the 2024 court ruling,” she says. She tells Brownfield those…… Continue Reading

Poultry industry months away from restocking from HPAI losses

A state poultry group executive director says the domino effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza will be ongoing over the next several months. Dr. Nancy Barr with the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries tells Brownfield the loss of production and restocking process across the U.S. stresses several supply chains. “Everything from feed that’s not being used…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 28, 2025

Mar. corn closed at $4.85 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.45, unchangedMar. soybean meal closed at $301.60, up 80 centsMar. soybean oil closed at 45.13, up 13 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.45 and 1/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $208.55, up $2.87Mar. feeder cattle closed at…… Continue Reading

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