Author: Jason
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Illinois Farm Support Program Becomes FARM SOS
CARBONDALE, Ill. — A statewide program providing confidential mental health services to Illinois farm families has adopted a new name and launched a new website. The Farm Family Resource Initiative is now FARM SOS. The change gives the seven-year-old program a shorter name that more clearly describes its purpose. FARM SOS began as a pilot…
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Josh Weathers Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Texas country singer Josh Weathers reached a career milestone Saturday night when he made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Weathers stepped into the famous wooden circle at the Grand Ole Opry House on Aug. 15. His appearance came during the Opry’s ongoing 100th anniversary celebration. The Fort Worth artist performed one of…
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6 AM – Your MyRadioRanch.com Opening Markets
6 AM – Your MyRadioRanch.com Opening Markets Corn (Dec-2026): current $4.91, prior close $4.59, up 31 1/2 cents Wheat (Dec-2): current $6.82, prior close $6.75, up 7 cents Soybeans (Nov-2026): current $12.26, prior close $11.74, up 52 1/2 cents Live Cattle (Oct-2026): current $219.15, prior close $223.63, down $4.48 Feeder Cattle (Sep-2026): current $326.78, prior…
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High Nitrogen Prices Shift Fall Fescue Decisions
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rising fertilizer prices are forcing Missouri cattle producers to take a closer look at the cost of adding nitrogen to stockpiled tall fescue. Stockpiled fescue gives Missouri producers an opportunity to extend grazing into the winter and reduce harvested feed costs. University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts said decisions…
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Grocery Store Meat Prices Rise 5.4% in July
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Grocery store meat prices increased 5.4% in July compared with the same month last year as consumers continued paying considerably more for beef. The July Consumer Price Index showed overall grocery prices rising 3%. Prices for food purchased away from home increased 3.4%, according to the Labor Department. The broader inflation rate…
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2:30 PM – Your MyRadioRanch.com Closing Markets
2:30 PM – Your MyRadioRanch.com Closing Markets Corn Futures, Dec-2026: Current price $4.87 3/4; Prior close $4.48; up 39 3/4 cents. Wheat Futures, Dec-2: Current price $6.77; Prior close $6.52 3/4; up 24 1/4 cents. Soybean Futures, Nov-2026: Current price $12.15 1/4; Prior close $11.68 1/4; up 47 cents. Live Cattle Futures, Oct-2026: Current price…