Author: Jason
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Cattle Slide as Wheat Firms Wednesday
Closing Markets for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 December corn settled at $5.34 1/4, down 1 1/2 cents. November soybeans settled at $13.20 1/2, up 1 3/4 cents. December Chicago wheat settled at $7.30 3/4, up 2 1/4 cents. December Kansas City hard red winter wheat settled at $7.99 1/2, up 3 1/4 cents. October live…
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Opening Markets: Soybeans Lead Wednesday Trade
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Grain futures are firmer in early Wednesday trade, led by soybeans as strength in soybean meal provides support. Corn: December corn is near $5.365, up 0.75 cent. Soybeans: November soybeans are near $13.29, up 10.25 cents. Chicago Wheat: December Chicago SRW wheat is near $7.31, up 2.5 cents. Kansas City Wheat:…
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Soybeans and Wheat Gain as Livestock Falls Tuesday
The Ranch Closing Markets | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Grain futures finished higher Tuesday while cattle and hog futures moved lower. Corn: December corn settled at $5.35 3/4, up 2 1/2 cents. Soybeans: November soybeans settled at $13.18 3/4, up 14 1/2 cents. Strength in soybean meal helped support the bean market after an early…
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Hereford Feedout Gives Producers Performance Data
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hereford breeders and commercial cattle producers are using feedlot and carcass records to evaluate breeding decisions through the American Hereford Association’s feedout programs. The programs allow participants to retain ownership of cattle fed at HRC Feed Yards in Scott City, Kan. Producers receive monthly closeout reports and individual carcass results to…
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Opening Markets: Wheat and Corn Lower Tuesday
The Ranch Opening Markets — Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 Wheat and corn are lower in overnight trade Tuesday as signs of Russia-Ukraine de-escalation ease some grain-export concerns. Harvest progress and improved U.S. corn conditions are also adding pressure. Corn: December corn is near $5.30, down 3 1/4 cents. Soybeans: November soybeans are near $12.99 1/2,…
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MU Extension Urges Grain Bin Precautions Before Harvest
BOONVILLE, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension is urging farmers to review grain storage safety procedures with employees and family members before harvest begins. Field specialist Todd Lorenz says flowing grain can trap a person within seconds. An adult can sink to knee depth in about four seconds and become completely covered in roughly 20…