Market News
Midday cash livestock markets
Brownfield Ag NewsThu Sep 19, 11:44AM CDT
Cash cattle country has a few bids on the table in parts of the north at $182 on a live basis and $288 dressed, but so far they have been passed. Asking prices in this area have not been established for the week. In the south, asking prices are around...
Soybeans Lead Grains Higher Early: While Livestock Chop Awaiting FOMC Announcement
AgWebWed Sep 18, 8:38PM CDT
Grain and Livestock Markets End Mixed Amidst FOMC Decision
AgWebWed Sep 18, 8:38PM CDT
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 18, 2024
Brownfield Ag NewsWed Sep 18, 3:12PM CDT
Dec. corn closed at $4.12 and 3/4, up 1/4 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.14, up 8 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $317.90, down 10 centsOct. soybean oil closed at 40.99, up 44 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.75 and 3/4, unchangedOct. live cattle closed at $178.30, down 50 centsOct. feeder cattle...
Prop 12 causes some food price increases in CA
Brownfield Ag NewsTue Sep 17, 12:16PM CDT
USDA’s chief economist says state-specific livestock production requirements are having an impact on food prices. Seth Meyer says Proposition 12, a law requiring pork sold in California to be raised under strict guidelines, has caused a 19% increase in retail costs and a 21% increase in wholesale costs. “It’s the...
Previewing USDA’s Livestock Slaughter and Cattle on Feed reports
Brownfield Ag NewsMon Sep 16, 2:08PM CDT
The cattle industry continues to look for signs of herd expansion. Livestock economist Scott Brown says beef cow slaughter continues to be a number he’s watching each month, especially as the industry looks for growth. “We’ve kind of gotten away from not having a July cattle report to we’re going...
Strong participation at MO State Fair
Brownfield Ag NewsFri Sep 13, 3:28PM CDT
More than 345,000 visitors attended the Missouri State Fair in August, about 5,000 shy of last year’s record attendance. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn says more than 29,000 livestock and competitive entries were exhibited at the fair. The increases featured 14% boost to 4-H and FFA market livestock entries and...