Cattle futures mixed ahead of on feed numbers December 18, 2020 Ashley Anderson At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed ahead of Friday’s On Feed report, which was friendly to the markets, but... Read More
USDA: November cattle placements fall 9% December 18, 2020 Ashley Anderson The USDA’s cattle on feed numbers show a year to year decline for placements. During November, 1.906 million head of cattle were placed into... Read More
Hog farmer says government assistance is still needed December 18, 2020 Ashley Anderson After a record year of direct government payments to farmers, some outside of the agriculture industry wonder if trade and COVID aid are still... Read More
CME milk futures down, cash dairy mixed Friday December 18, 2020 Ashley Anderson Most milk futures fell and cash dairy markets were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Friday. December Class III milk was up $.01 at... Read More
Ag leaders say US is behind on infrastructure updates December 18, 2020 Ashley Anderson Two leaders in the ag industry say the US is behind on key infrastructure improvements that are holding farmers back. Mary Andringa with Vermeer... Read More
Domestic demand remains strong for beef December 18, 2020 Ashley Anderson A University of Missouri extension specialist says despite disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, domestic demand for beef has been strong. During a recent ag... Read More
Midday cash livestock markets December 18, 2020 Ashley Anderson Direct cash cattle trade is quiet following Thursday’s active trade. The majority of business was in the South with live deals marked at $108,... Read More
China Phase One deal comes somewhat full-circle for Minnesota farmer December 18, 2020 Ashley Anderson A farmer who attended the China Phase One signing ceremony in January says it took the summer to start seeing the impact of the... Read More
