Kansas governor says long-term funding strategy needed on water plan

Years of drought have sped up conversations in Kansas to address future water quality and availability concerns. Gov. Laura Kelly says the state is looking at long-term strategies for funding the Kansas Water Plan.   “In order to make this plan successful, we’re going to have to have buy in from the stakeholders, and there…Continue Reading

Live cattle, hogs mixed heading into Friday

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were mixed, waiting to see how much direct business there was left to be done.  Feeders were down on technical selling. December live was $.12 lower at $186.30 and February was down $.27 at $186.77. November feeders were down $.12 at $245.37 and January was $.65 lower…Continue Reading

Farmer investment helps leverage grant for export facility

An investment by soybean farmer organizations helped leverage a grant that will improve a major west coast export facility. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition tells Brownfield the Tacoma Export Marketing Company or TEMCO along the Columbia River at the Port of Kalama, Washington was awarded 26.3 million dollars from the U.S. Department of…Continue Reading

Nebraska Congressman says upcoming USMCA review will be crucial

A U.S. Congressman from Nebraska says Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports is a violation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. Adrian Smith tells Brownfield it’s a key item to consider in the upcoming six-year review of USMCA. “It actually speaks to why the review needs to take place, and that USMCA as agreed upon…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 31, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.10 and 3/4, down 3/4 centNov. soybeans closed at $9.82 and 1/2, up 6 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $299.50, down $2.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 45.14, up 133 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.70 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $186.30, down 12 centsNov. feeder cattle…Continue Reading

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