Cattle futures higher to start the week, optimistic about cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, ahead of widespread direct business. December live cattle closed $2.22 higher at $244.75 and February live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $247.20. November feeder cattle closed $.82 higher at $376.72 and January feeder cattle closed $1.77 higher at $373.72. ...
Farm and business coalition pushes immigration reform to retain skilled ag workers
A group representing farmers, processors, and other businesses is pushing for reforms to allow reliable and highly skilled workers to stay on the job in the U.S. James O’Neil is the Director of Legislative Affairs and Agriculture for the American Business Immigration Coalition. He says the Secure America’s Workforce campaign...
Iowa turkey producer says market conditions improving in 2025
A southeast Iowa livestock producer says economic conditions have been favorable for his turkey operation. Tim Meyer says this follows what he calls a volatile 2024. “Turkeys are relatively healthy right now and that market seems to be better than it was six months to a year ago,” he said....
Dairy farmer impressed with 2025 harvest so far
A central Wisconsin farmer is pleased with the 2025 crops. T.J. Draeger operates a dairy farm near Marathon City, Wisconsin. Brownfield caught up with Draeger while he was chopping snaplage or earlage. “I’m in some really nice corn. A little dry. It got away on us a little bit but...
Hogs Drift after a Strong Open
Hogs strong open wasted
Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Tilray Stock After Q1 Earnings?
Tilray’s strong Q1 sent cannabis stocks flying, but sustaining this high means proving profits, not just promises.
After a Rally of Biblical Proportions, Are Gold and Gold Miner ETFs Losing Their Shine?
Plus, why gold miners don’t always outperform gold in times of trouble.
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher on Trade Hopes and AI Optimism
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.18%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.47%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Carlot Veal Carcass Report
NW_LS452 St. Joseph, MO Mon Oct 13, 2025 USDA Market News USDA CARLOT VEAL CARCASS REPORT - Northeast and North Central Basis Compared to last week: The special fed veal carcass market was higher on comparable sales of veal calves. Demand was light to moderate on light to...
Northwest Iowa farmer says 2025 harvest yields falling short of expectations
The 2025 harvest season is winding down for northwest Iowa farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis. “Well, it’s been fast,” he said. “Bean harvest went quickly. We’ve been done with them for about a week. We’re probably not quite half done on corn.” He tells Brownfield the quality of the crop has been...
