Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers and thunderstorms extend from the Great Lakes States into the middle Mississippi Valley. Cool weather in the upper Mississippi Valley contrasts with warm, humid conditions across the remainder of the Midwest. As early-planted corn and soybeans enter the reproductive stage of development, many Midwestern production areas have ample soil…… Continue Reading
Seasonal warmth, rainfall ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the southern High Plains and parts of the Southwest. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to portions of the Pacific Northwest. The post Seasonal warmth,…… Continue Reading
‘Farmhouse Fixer’ Canceled: HGTV Pulls the Plug in Network Shift
It’s the end of the road for ‘Farmhouse Fixer.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Brett Young Quit Drinking to Prioritize His Young Family
Brett Young’s latest chapter isn’t just about music; it’s about fatherhood, health, and an inspiring personal journey that might just resonate with anyone juggling family life. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
‘Duck Dynasty’: Bella Robertson Is Struggling With Infertility
Bella — who is the youngest daughter of Willie and Korie Robertson — says she’s tried fertility treatments, exploratory surgery and more in her journey towards trying to have a baby. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Reliable Rail Service bill reintroduced
Two U.S. Senators are making another attempt to bring reasonable rates and reliable service to America’s railroad customers. Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin says she and Kansas Republican Roger Marshall have re-introduced the Reliable Rail Service Act. “Our farmers, our manufacturers, our producers, they’re paying sky-high prices for sub-par rail service to get their goods to market,…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mostly higher waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were higher, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.22 higher at $209.20 and October contracts were unchanged at $206.35. August feeder cattle closed $1.00 higher at $303.30 and September feeder cattle closed $.77 higher at $303.37. Direct cash cattle…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn see more weather pressure
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Contracts started higher but couldn’t follow through due to the favorable development weather. At this point, the trade is dialing in a large crop and a possible increase in planted area. The USDA’s planted acreage and quarterly grain stocks reports are out on the 30th. Egypt…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 26, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.09 and 1/2, down 3/4 centJul. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $270.90, down $5.10Jul. soybean oil closed at 52.52, up 70 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.21, down 7 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $209.20, up 22 centsAug. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Chase Rice Has Sweet Full-Circle Moment With Taylor Swift
Chase Rice bumped into Taylor Swift in Nashville and got to thank her for supporting one of his early songs. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
