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November cattle placements fall 4% on year

Saturday, December 21

The USDA says placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots during November were down on the year. The total of 1.796 million head was 4% below November 2023, partially due to a tighter calf supply because of more aggressive placements earlier in the year. The...

Lady Warriors Receive Maximum 4 Academic All-District Honors

Thursday, December 19

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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 4, 2024

Wednesday, December 4

Mar. corn closed at $4.30, down 2 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.83 and 3/4, down 8 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $291.90, up $1.40Jan. soybean oil closed at 41.42, down 72 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.48 and 1/4, up 3/4 centFeb. live...

October poultry production climbs 4% above last year

Monday, November 25

The USDA says domestic poultry production during October 2024 was 4.922 billion pounds. That was up 4% from October 2023 on a 4% rise for chicken to 4.416 billion pounds, which canceled out a 1% decline for turkey production to 493.928 million. The chicken...

Egg production down 4% in October

Friday, November 22

U.S. chicken egg production saw a year-to-year decline in October. The USDA says the monthly total of 9.192 billion eggs was down 4% on the year, on a 3% decrease in the number of laying hens to 377.045 million head and a 1% reduction...

Broiler sets, placements up 4% on year

Wednesday, November 20

U.S. broiler sets and placements were up solidly on both the week and the year. The USDA says 247.440 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, up 8.883 million on the week and 4% on the year as hatcheries try to meet demand expectations....

Follow the 4 Rs of Nutrient Stewardship

Friday, November 8

Growers in many areas have finished up their fall nitrogen applications, and Koch Agronomic Services says they need to be sure they are getting the most from their investments. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert discusses the importance of using...