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Hog futures supported by higher pork values

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct business.  Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn and concerns about availability.  December lives closed $.27 lower at $186.50 and February lives closed... Read More.

Illinois winter wheat rated 80% good to excellent

The USDA says winter wheat emergence is ahead of the five-year average pace in Illinois. The latest crop progress report says as of Sunday, 93% of the state’s crop has emerged, an increase from the average pace of 89%. Eighty percent of the state’s... Read More.

95% of Missouri soybeans harvested

Soybean harvest is near the finish line in Missouri. The USDA says 95% of the state’s crop has been harvested as of Sunday, in line with the five-year average pace. Ninety-six percent of winter wheat has been planted with 82% of the crop emerged.... Read More.

Late fall moisture beneficial for Iowa soils

Recent rain and snow helped replenish soil moisture in Iowa. USDA’s last weekly crop update for the season says topsoil moisture conditions are rated 66 percent adequate to surplus, and subsoil moisture levels are 45 percent adequate to surplus. The moisture slowed field activities,... Read More.

Minnesota farmer focused on 2025 costs

A southern Minnesota farmer is focused on cost as he plans for the 2025 growing season. Sam Ziegler of Good Thunder tells Brownfield his area has suffered consecutive years of poor corn and soybean yields. “A lot of it is putting behind us that... Read More.

Weather slowed Wisconsin fieldwork

Wisconsin farmers are ahead of average for harvesting, but last week’s weather slowed them down. USDA reporters say Wisconsin’s corn for grain harvest is 97% finished. Ninety-seven percent of the winter wheat crop has emerged, with 74% of that crop in good to excellent... Read More.

Dry conditions continue to impact South Dakota farmers

Dry conditions continue across most of South Dakota.  USDA says only 28% of farmland has adequate topsoil moisture, with 46% short of moisture and 26% very short with similar subsoil readings. Most crops are harvested in South Dakota, and the sunflower crop is 94%... Read More.

Soybeans eke out modest gains, corn, wheat down

Soybeans were modestly higher short covering and technical buying, along with spillover from bean meal. The trade’s watching the generally favorable planting and development weather in South America. After a slow start in Argentina and Brazil, improved weather has allowed the planting paces to... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 25, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.24 and 3/4, down 3/4 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.85 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $293.70, up $4.50Dec. soybean oil closed at 41.21, down 56 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.35 and 3/4, down 8... Read More.

Iowa delegation returns from trade mission to Taiwan, Japan

Iowa’s deputy ag secretary says a recent trade mission to Taiwan and Japan was an opportunity to explore an expansion of ag exports. Grant Menke tells Brownfield the two countries have been critical trading partners for Iowa producers. “Taiwan and Japan are both very... Read More.
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