Tag: Agriculture
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Missouri Soybean Group Warns on RFS Exemptions
Proposed refinery exemptions could cut biodiesel demand and cost soybean farmers nearly $1 billion JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri soybean leaders are asking President Donald Trump to protect the Renewable Fuel Standard as the Environmental Protection Agency considers additional exemptions for small oil refineries. The Missouri Soybean Association says expanded small refinery exemptions could weaken…
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July Feedlot Placements Fall to Record Low
U.S. cattle on feed inventory remains above last year despite historically low July placements WASHINGTON — The number of cattle in large U.S. feedlots remained above year-ago levels at the beginning of August, but a sharp decline in new placements provides another sign of tightening cattle supplies ahead. USDA reported 11.1 million cattle and calves…
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USDA Sees Tighter Cattle Supplies Into 2027
Beef imports rise while USDA trims cattle price expectations and maintains tight supply outlook WASHINGTON — Tight cattle supplies are expected to remain a major factor for the U.S. beef industry heading into 2027, while USDA is also forecasting increased beef imports and slower cattle slaughter during the remainder of this year. USDA’s latest Livestock,…
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Myradioranch.com Closing Markets – August 24
Corn Higher as Cattle Markets Tumble Monday Closing Markets | Monday, August 24, 2026 Corn started the week higher Monday while soybeans lost ground and the wheat market finished mixed. Cattle futures came under heavy selling pressure, while lean hogs managed a modest gain. December corn closed 7 cents higher at $5.15 1/2 per bushel.…
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Cattle Groups Push Back on Trump Beef Import Plan
Industry organizations warn additional imports could discourage U.S. herd rebuilding WASHINGTON — A plan by President Donald Trump to temporarily allow additional beef into the United States without triggering higher tariffs is drawing strong opposition from several of the nation’s largest cattle and farm organizations. The administration is looking to additional imports as one way…
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Fall Soil Testing Can Uncover Soybean Nematode Threats
New management resources focus on identifying hidden pests that can reduce soybean yields ST. LOUIS — Soybean growers are being encouraged to use the weeks immediately following harvest to check fields for nematodes that may be quietly cutting yields. Soybean cyst nematode remains one of the most damaging soybean pathogens in North America, but it…