Farm News

Cattle futures finish the week lower

Friday, February 14

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on the drop in cash and wholesale business. February live cattle closed $1.80 lower at $197.75 and April lives closed $2.27 lower at $194.25. March feeder cattle closed $1.62 lower at $266.35 and... Read More.

Concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports

Friday, February 14

There is concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says the Trump administration has targeted Canada, the top foreign market for ethanol. “But we’re just hopeful that maybe some shots have been fired now and they... Read More.

Some ag Democrats say SNAP cuts put farm bill passage at risk

Friday, February 14

Several Democratic members of the U.S. House Ag Committee have expressed concern proposed cuts to nutrition programs could be a sticking point in farm bill negotiations. Shri Thanedar of Michigan tells Brownfield, “It makes it so difficult to do anything, to pass the farm... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 14, 2025

Friday, February 14

Mar. corn closed at $4.96 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.36, up 6 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $295.90, up $3.20Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.07, down 18 pointsMar. wheat closed at $6.00, up 22 and 1/4 centsApr. live... Read More.

Turkey hatchery numbers fall

Friday, February 14

Turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards tighter supplies later this year. The USDA says 24.487 million eggs were in incubation on February 1st, 2025, down 1% from January 1st and 4% lower than on February 1st, 2024. Those declines are at least partially because... Read More.

Wheat moves higher on lower dollar, weather concerns

Friday, February 14

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, but not enough to escape a lower week-to-week close. Argentina’s crop rating was down on the week, even with improved rainfall in some areas. That justifies some recent declines in crop production projections and could... Read More.

Ag Democrats say SNAP cuts put farm bill passage at risk

Friday, February 14

Ethanol export uncertainties in 2025

Friday, February 14

The vice president of government affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association says there could be some uncertainty for ethanol exports this year. Ed Hubbard says he’s concerned about the country’s trading relationships with Canada and Mexico amid ongoing tariff threats from the Trump administration.... Read More.

Optimism for a good wheat crop

Friday, February 14

A northwest Kansas wheat grower says there is some optimism for a good harvest. Kansas Association of Wheat Growers President Chris Tanner tells Brownfield the crop went into dormancy looking good. “We do have good stands, but Kansas is a large state with a... Read More.

$10 million available for drought-stricken Ohio farmers

Friday, February 14

The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced $10 million is available from the state for farmers impacted by extreme drought last year. USDA declared 28 counties in the state as primary natural disaster areas following a nearly month-long drought between August and September. In... Read More.

Cash dairy prices end week lower

Friday, February 14

Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.5550. Two sales were recorded at $0.5550 and $0.5575. Forty-pound cheese blocks remained unchanged at $1.92. One sale was recorded at $1.9250. Cheese barrels were down... Read More.

Succession planning? Start sooner

Friday, February 14

A farmer and marketing expert says farm families should start their succession planning sooner. “Ultimately, it’s never too early to have the discussion.” Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net says planning for a farm’s future after a family death is a tough conversation to get started,... Read More.