Author: Jason
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CATTLE PRODUCERS WATCH PACKER CAPACITY, MARKET DIRECTION
Cattle producers are keeping a close eye on processing capacity and market direction as the industry works through tight supplies and shifting dynamics in the beef sector. Limited cattle numbers continue to support prices, but any slowdown in processing capacity can quickly influence the pace of marketings. Feedlot operators are balancing timing, weights and feed…
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RAIL SLOWDOWNS RAISE CONCERNS AS SPRING SHIPPING PICKS UP
Concerns are building around rail service as spring shipping demand begins to ramp up across the Midwest. Grain movement, fertilizer deliveries, and livestock related shipments are all increasing this time of year, putting pressure on already tight rail capacity in some regions. Shippers are reporting slower turnaround times and limited car availability, raising concerns about…
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BREAKING: Fire Causes Evacuations and Road Closures across the Sandhills
Wildfires Continue to Burn Across Nebraska Sandhills UPDATE: 3/27/2026 – Fire crews remain active in the Nebraska Sandhills near Hyannis as wildfire conditions continue to challenge containment efforts and impact local ranch operations. Officials report that dry grass, gusty winds and low humidity have kept fire behavior unpredictable in the region. While some progress has…
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Here’s your morning markets on The Ranch
myradioranch.com Cattle markets continue to hold firm, with tight supplies keeping underlying support in place across the complex. Live cattle remain near recent highs, while feeder cattle are still seeing strength tied to limited availability and steady demand from buyers. In the grain trade, corn and soybean markets are mostly steady to mixed as planting…
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E15 WAIVER BACK IN PLAY AHEAD OF SUMMER DRIVING SEASON
Efforts are ramping up again to allow E15 gasoline sales through the summer months, a move that could impact both fuel prices and corn demand heading into peak driving season. E15, a blend containing 15% ethanol, is typically restricted during the summer due to federal regulations tied to air quality. Each year, however, pressure builds…
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Here’s your Ranch Markets—my radioranch.com
Cattle markets continue to trade with underlying strength, supported by tight supplies and steady demand across the beef complex. Live cattle futures remain near recent highs, while feeder cattle continue to draw support from limited availability and strong backgrounding demand. In the grain trade, corn and soybean markets are mixed as planting season begins to…