Author: Jason
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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:…
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Opening Markets: Grains Pull Back Early Wednesday
The Ranch Opening Markets | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Grain futures are pulling back in early Wednesday trade after Tuesday’s strong start to September, while livestock futures remain closed until 8:30 a.m. Central. Corn: December corn was trading near $5.37 1/2 a bushel around 6:19 a.m. Central, down 8 1/2 cents from Tuesday’s $5.46 settlement.…
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Closing Markets: Soybeans Lead Tuesday Rally
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Grain markets finished the day sharply higher, led by soybeans, while cattle futures backed off and hogs were nearly steady. Corn: December corn finished near $5.46 per bushel, up roughly 8 cents. Hotter and drier forecasts for parts of the Corn Belt, strong demand and concerns over final yield potential helped…