Author: Jason
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DOJ Expands Beef Price Probe to Major Retailers
The federal investigation into high beef prices is expanding beyond meatpackers as the Department of Justice turns its attention to some of the nation’s largest grocery retailers. The DOJ Antitrust Division has reportedly requested information from eight major retailers: Kroger, Walmart, Publix, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize, Costco and Amazon. Investigators are examining how beef moves…
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Cattle Surge as Wheat Tumbles Thursday
Closing Markets for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 December corn settled at $5.40 3/4, down 2 3/4 cents. November soybeans settled at $13.16 1/4, up 6 cents. December Chicago wheat settled at $7.54 1/4, down 19 3/4 cents. December Kansas City hard red winter wheat settled at $8.15 1/2, down 18 3/4 cents. October live cattle…
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Tiny Wasps Provide Natural Pest Control in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some of Missouri’s smallest wasps may also be among the most useful insects working in gardens and landscapes. Parasitoid wasps provide a natural form of pest control by targeting insects including aphids, caterpillars and beetles. Unlike the wasps homeowners typically notice around yards and buildings, these tiny beneficial insects generally do…
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Cattle Slide as Grains Pull Back Wednesday
Closing Markets for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 December corn settled at $5.43 1/2, down 2 1/2 cents. November soybeans settled at $13.10 1/4, down 7 1/2 cents. December Chicago wheat settled at $7.74, down 8 1/2 cents. December Kansas City hard red winter wheat settled at $8.34 1/4, down 11 cents. October live cattle settled…
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Closing Markets: Cattle Slide as Grains Finish Mixed
The Ranch Closing Markets — Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 Wednesday ended with a mixed grain board and renewed pressure in cattle futures. Corn recovered much of its early weakness, soybeans backed off Tuesday’s rally, and wheat finished mixed. Corn: December corn settled at $5.43 1/2, down 2 1/2 cents. Strong corn use for ethanol helped…
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Opening Markets: Grains Pull Back Wednesday
The Ranch Opening Markets — Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 Grain futures are pulling back in early Wednesday trade after Tuesday’s rally, with profit-taking and technical pressure weighing on the complex. Corn: December corn is near $5.37 3/4, down about 8 1/4 cents. Soybeans: November soybeans are near $13.02 3/4, down about 15 cents. Chicago Wheat:…