Author: Jason
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The Ranch Opening Markets October 20, 2026
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. Delayed early grain futures: December corn $4.6750, up 0.5 cent at 6:18 a.m. CT; November soybeans $12.5775, up 4.25 cents at 6:07 a.m.; December Chicago wheat $6.6100, up 5.75 cents at 6:06 a.m.; December Kansas City HRW wheat $7.0250, up 3 cents at 4:34 a.m. Prices are per bushel. Livestock futures…
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Soybeans Rise as Wheat and Livestock Retreat Thursday
Soybeans gained Thursday while corn, wheat, cattle and hog futures closed lower. Final Oct. 22 settlements for seven key farm markets.
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North Shelby Wins National Title as Baker Reaches Semis
INDIANAPOLIS — North Shelby FFA won a national team championship and swept the top three individual placings, while Atlanta FFA’s Bella Baker advanced to the national semifinals in extemporaneous public speaking. North Shelby’s Knowledge Team finished first at the National FFA Quiz Invitational in Indianapolis with 232 points. Maren Yoder earned the top individual placing…
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Wheat Drops as Cattle Climb Wednesday
Wheat led the grain losses Wednesday as cattle rallied and December lean hogs fell sharply.
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USDA Announces $8 Billion in Harvest Fuel Relief
WASHINGTON — USDA plans to provide $8 billion in one-time payments to farmers through a new Harvest Fuel Relief program aimed at offsetting a portion of increased production costs and losses during the 2026 crop year. President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the program Oct. 19. USDA says the assistance is intended…
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The Ranch Opening Markets | October 21, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Northeast Missouri Grain futures are trading lower Wednesday morning, with corn, soybeans and both wheat markets in negative territory. Livestock figures below are Tuesday’s final settlements, not Wednesday morning trades. CME livestock futures do not open until 8:30 a.m. Central. Grain Futures — Wednesday Morning Market Contract Last Daily Change…