May corn closed at $4.40, down 1 centMay soybeans closed at $11.59 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $340.00, down $3.90May soybean oil closed at 44.93, up 11 pointsMay wheat closed at $6.03 and 1/4, up 1 centJun. live cattle closed at $178.57, up $.77May...
Direct cash cattle trade has been pretty quiet through midday. A few bids have surfaced at $184 live in the South and $294 dressed in the North. Asking prices are around $184 live in the South and $296-plus dressed in the North. Some business could still take place this afternoon,...
Beef cow slaughter has slowed, but a livestock economist says its still too early for indications that the herd is expanding. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says, “It’s a sign that we’ll have to continue to watch as we go forward. When you look at now, first quarter of this...
A livestock economist says he continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says cattle producers have been reluctant to expand their herds, and he’s looking for any indication that is changing. “Now we can have a little bit of chance to look at...
Today is Earth Day, so what a great time to highlight the efforts the dairy industry is making to improve the environment and play a role in combatting climate change. Animal waste isn’t a pretty part of any livestock operation. However, the dairy industry is reducing methane by using methane...