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Beef, pork export sales fall to marketing year lows

The USDA says pork and beef export sales hit marketing year lows during the week ending October 31st. Those lower-than-average sales totals for both followed reductions in purchases and a handful of outright cancelations from some key customers. That’s partially seasonal as buyers reevaluate... Read More.

Next USDA Supply & Demand report out Friday

An agricultural economist says farmers need to be watching several things ahead of Friday’s USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE). Brian Basting, with Advance Trading, says keep an eye on U.S. export numbers. “I think they will increase exports for corn compared... Read More.

Protecting agriculture from cyber criminals

An FBI special agent says agriculture is a growing target for cyber criminals. On this week’s episode, Gene Kowel, with the FBI’s Omaha field office, talks about why that threat exists and what the potential disruption could mean if left unchecked. He also explains... Read More.

Land owner bill of rights rejected in South Dakota

South Dakota voters have rejected a measure that proposed consistent carbon pipeline regulations in the state. South Dakota Farm Bureau President and farmer Scott VanderWal says there were misconceptions about the measure and he’s disappointed it failed. “The South Dakota Legislature was really looking... Read More.

Cattle futures higher ahead of widespread direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct business.  December live cattle closed $.62 higher at $185.40 and February live cattle closed $.77 higher at $186.72.  January feeders closed $1.67 higher at $244.02 and March feeders... Read More.

Landowners raising questions in 2024

A pair of extension specialists say many landowners are coming to them with questions in 2024.  “The number one question that I think most of us get in our offices would be how much should cash rent be.” Kevin Brooks, who specializes in farm... Read More.

Corn gains some ground with soybeans, wheat mixed

Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak, adjusting spreads. Planting and development weather in South America is generally favorable. Parts of Argentina could be a little drier next week, while the monsoon season seems to be in full effect for most of Brazil. A big question... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 6, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.26 and 1/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $10.03 and 3/4, up 2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $298.40, down $1.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 46.34, up 135 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.73 and 1/4, up 3/4... Read More.

The potential impact of a new administration

A central Indiana dairy farmer is watching how the state’s ag policy under the new administration could impact his operation.  Zach Ireland is the owner of Freshly Dairy. “The impact it’s made on the local agricultural economy, consumer product offerings and helping to create... Read More.
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