Author: Jason
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Missouri Soil Health Conference Set for September
Missouri farmers and agricultural producers will have an opportunity to learn more about soil health and regenerative farming practices during a free conference in Kansas City. The 2026 West Central Farmers and Producers Conference is scheduled for Sept. 17 at the KC Urban Impact Center. The event is part of a statewide series that brings…
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Opening Markets: Wheat Leads Friday Trade
The Ranch Opening Markets — Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 Wheat remains the headline in Friday morning trade as Black Sea supply concerns keep the grain complex volatile. Soybeans are also showing early strength, while corn is coming off Thursday’s pullback. Livestock futures have not opened for Friday, so the latest verified Thursday settlements are listed…
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Closing Markets: Wheat and Cattle Rally
The Ranch Closing Markets — Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 Wheat and cattle futures led Thursday’s trade higher, while corn backed away from Wednesday’s rally and soybeans finished with modest gains. Corn: December corn closed at $5.33 1/2, down about 3 cents. Corn faded as traders balanced strong new-crop export sales against improving harvest prospects and…
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Cattle Rally as Wheat Extends Gains
Closing Markets for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 December corn: $5.33 1/2, down 3 cents November soybeans: $12.68, up 2 cents December Chicago wheat: $7.60 3/4, up 12 1/2 cents December Kansas City hard red winter wheat: $8.22, up 13 1/4 cents October live cattle: $212.925, up $2.15 September feeder cattle: $322.450, up $3.45 October lean…
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New Soybean Pest Confirmed in Macon County
Missouri soybean growers are being urged to watch their fields following the state’s second confirmed discovery of the soybean tentiform leafminer. University of Missouri Extension crops entomologist Ivair Valmorbida confirmed the pest in Macon County on Aug. 19. Missouri’s first known case was discovered in a Cooper County soybean field in August 2025. The soybean…
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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…