Rice has the highest per-acre payment rate in USDA’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, at more than $132 per acre. Jake Westlin with USA Rice says rice farmers have been challenged this year. “The cost of production has increased over the years. But also, you know, rice prices are having a pretty challenging time right […]

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by the midday gains in beef and the direct trade during the session. Feeders had additional support from the weakness in corn.  February live was up $4.40 at $236 and April was $3.77 higher at $235.97. March feeders were $7.62 higher at $352.95 […]

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Mar. corn $4.37 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.45 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $296.00, down $3.40Mar. soybean oil 49.30, up 74 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.06 and 1/2, down 1/2 centFeb. live cattle $236.00, up $4.40Mar. feeder cattle $356.10, up $5.85Feb. lean hogs $84.10, down $1.00Feb. Class III […]

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Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, furthering the week’s losses. Conditions look favorable in most of Brazil, with the trade expecting record production in 2026. Dry weather is a concern for parts of Argentina, but soil moisture levels look good, for now. The USDA’s updated supply, demand, and production numbers are out […]

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