Author: Jason
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USDA Pork Purchase Supports Schools and Food Banks
Federal purchase will place American pork in nutrition programs while supporting producers facing a difficult market Published August 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase American pork for federal food assistance programs, providing additional protein for schools and food banks while creating domestic demand for hog producers. The purchase will be…
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Opening Markets: Grains Ease After Wednesday Rally
The Ranch Opening Markets — Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 Grain futures are giving back a piece of Wednesday’s sharp rally in early Thursday trade. Livestock futures have not opened yet, so cattle and hog numbers below are the latest verified Wednesday closes. Corn: December 2026 corn is near $5.33, down about 3 1/2 cents in…
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Tight Cattle Supplies Drive Market Changes
Feedlot numbers, packing plant closures and beef imports point to continued adjustments across the cattle industry Published August 25, 2026 LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Tight cattle supplies and strong consumer beef demand are forcing changes throughout the cattle industry, according to Kansas State University livestock economist Glynn Tonsor. The latest signals include fewer cattle entering feedlots,…
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Wheat Leads Strong Grain Close Wednesday
Closing Markets for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 December corn: $5.36 1/2, up 13 cents November soybeans: $12.66, up 28 1/4 cents December Chicago wheat: $7.48 1/4, up 45 cents December Kansas City hard red winter wheat: $8.08 3/4, up 38 cents October live cattle: $210.775, down 17.5 cents September feeder cattle: $319.000, down 27.5 cents…
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Closing Markets: Grains Surge, Cattle Mixed
The Ranch Closing Markets — Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 Grain futures finished sharply higher Wednesday, led by a limit-up move in Chicago wheat. Livestock ended mixed, with live cattle slightly lower, feeder cattle higher and lean hogs rebounding. Corn: December 2026 corn settled at $5.36 1/2, up 13 cents. Corn pushed to a new contract…
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USDA Disaster Loans Open to Missouri Farmers
Producers in six northern Missouri counties may apply for assistance following June storms and tornadoes Published August 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — Farmers in six northern Missouri counties may be eligible for low-interest federal loans following severe weather that struck Iowa and surrounding areas in June. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has made Farm Service Agency…