Insights and Stories of Tom Polansek

Bird flu dairy cow outbreak widens in Ohio, Kansas, New Mexico

Apr. 4, 2024 at 4:38 pm CDT

Bird flu has infected a dairy herd in Ohio for the first time and was detected in additional herds in Kansas and New Mexico, according to the U.S. government, expanding an outbreak in cows that has raised concerns about possible risks to humans.

Illustration shows test tubes labelled "Bird Flu" and eggs

Bird flu hits Texas dairy cows, hens, human as ducks migrate

Apr. 3, 2024 at 1:25 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures slide to two-month lows

Mar. 26, 2024 at 4:14 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

US detects avian flu in milk, says dairy supplies are safe

Mar. 25, 2024 at 5:35 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant with 1,200 workers

Mar. 11, 2024 at 3:56 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Hogs end down after setting contract highs

Mar. 5, 2024 at 5:40 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures ended lower on profit-taking on Tuesday after the market set contract highs in deferred months, analysts said.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs retreat in nearby contract after rally

Mar. 4, 2024 at 6:06 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures on Monday ended lower in the front-month contract in a setback from strong recent gains, traders said.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: CME feeder cattle slide on profit-taking

Feb. 28, 2024 at 5:04 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures crumbled on Wednesday on profit-taking after the market reached a four-month high this week, analysts said.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soybean futures rise from three-year low

Feb. 28, 2024 at 4:45 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures settled higher on short-covering and technical buying on Wednesday as the market rebounded after the front-month contract matched a three-year low, analysts said.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Corn extends bounce from three-year lows on bargain buying

Feb. 27, 2024 at 4:03 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters -- Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, extending a slight recovery from their lowest levels in more than three years.

By Reuters Tom Polansek