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November cattle placements fall 4% on year

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... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 4, 2024

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... Read More.

October poultry production climbs 4% above last year

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... Read More.

Egg production down 4% in October

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... Read More.

Broiler sets, placements up 4% on year

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.... Read More.

Follow the 4 Rs of Nutrient Stewardship

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... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 4, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/2, up 2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.97 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $299.60, up $2.30Dec. soybean oil closed at 45.56, down 74 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.68 and 3/4, up 3/4... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Area High School Football Final Scores – Week 4

Iola 25 Anderson County 18 Humboldt 56 Eureka 14 Reno County Homeschool 84 Marmaton Valley 78 Colony Crest 54 St. Paul 8 Nemaha Central 13 Chanute 7 Jayhawk Linn Erie Madison 52 Yates Center 0 Prairie View 50 Burlington 34 Chetopa 60 Southern Coffey County 0 Marias des Cygnes Valley 66 Altoona Midway... Read More.