Live cattle, hog futures start the week mixed

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct business.  February live cattle closed $.90 higher at $205.67 and April live cattle closed $.80 higher at $203.82.  March feeder cattle closed $1.32 lower at $275.25 and April feeder cattle closed $1.02 lower at $274.42. Direct cash…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 27, 2025

Mar. corn closed at $4.82, down 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.45, down 10 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $300.80, down $4.10Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.00, down 22 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.35 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $205.67, up 90 centsMar. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading

Soybeans, corn, wheat see a down day

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There was rain over the weekend in parts Argentina and southern Brazil, with more in the midweek forecast ahead of a return to drier weather. There was also rain in the forecast for central Brazil, further delaying harvest activity, which is sitting around 4% complete. Despite…… Continue Reading

3 issues to monitor for pork producers in 2025

Pictured: Dr. Brett Kaysen with the National Pork Board at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The senior vice president of producer and state engagement for the National Pork Board says many hog farmers are focusing on three key issues this year. Dr. Brett Kaysen says swine health is at the top…… Continue Reading

NPB prioritizing international market development

Pictured: Courtney Knupp with the National Pork Board at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) An ag trade specialist with the National Pork Board says international market development is a major priority in 2025. Courtney Knupp says there are some barriers in reaching new markets. “The biggest challenge in international, which is…… Continue Reading

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