The CEO of Tactacam says new data shows on-farm thefts are on the rise. Jeff Peel says nearly 39% of farmers have experienced equipment theft or tampering. “It’s not just farms, but also construction sites.”  He says, “Everything is so valuable these days when it comes to equipment, and gas, and all of the things… ... Continue Reading

An ag meteorologist says an active winter weather pattern could go a long way for improving drought conditions in parts of the Corn Belt. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says he’s closing watching how El Nino will set up. “If December is any indication if some of how the rest of the… ... Continue Reading

Brazil’s equivalent to the USDA made minor adjustments to its soybean and corn production projections. CONAB now has Brazil’s bean crop at 177.124 million tons, 0.3% below November due to a small cut in planted area, but up 3.3% on the year and still record large. The total corn crop guess of 13.879 million tons… ... Continue Reading

Farmer aid is coming from the Trump administration in the New Year. The USDA released some details about the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments this week, but Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says there are still some unknowns. Find out more in this week’s Managing for Profit. The post New Year brings Trump… ... Continue Reading

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $1.57 higher at $228.52 and April live cattle closed $1.47 higher at $228.37.  January feeder cattle closed $2.87 higher at $338.37 and March feeder cattle closed $2.67 higher at $332.82.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

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Milk futures closed higher and cash dairy finished steady to higher Wednesday. January Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 13 cents higher at $15.35.  February up 6 at $$15.40.  March gained 7 cents closing at $15.79.  April through June contracts 5 to 6 cents higher. Dry whey up $0.0150 at $0.76… ... Continue Reading

Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade continues to monitor the mostly favorable crop weather in South America. CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil is out December 11th, while the USDA’s next round of supply, demand, and production numbers is set for January 12th. Ahead of Wednesday’s open, China purchased 136,000… ... Continue Reading

USDA and Michigan State University Extension are launching new resources for beginning farmers. Michigan State University Extension Educator Jon LaPorte tells Brownfield, “We’ve been focusing on centralizing all of our resources.” “USDA wanted to take that idea kind of to the next level and said, let’s build on what you’ve got at MSU,” he explains.… ... Continue Reading

Mar. corn $4.44 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.91 and 1/4, up 4 centsJan. soybean meal $301.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.09, up 7 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.29 and 1/2, down 5 centsFeb. live cattle $228.52, up $1.57Jan. feeder cattle $338.57, up $2.87Feb. lean hogs $82.42, up 55 centsJan. Class III… ... Continue Reading

Commentary. Each year during the holiday season, I sit down and make a list of things for which I am truly thankful. Some entries never change—deep and meaningful friendships, a loving and supportive family, a career that challenges and rewards me in equal measure, and the blessing of good health. These constants anchor my list,… ... Continue Reading