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U.S. grains: Corn, soy rally stalls as farmers sell grain; Argentina weather eyed

Jan. 14, 2025 at 4:52 pm CST

U.S. corn futures retreated on Tuesday on a round of profit-taking after a tighter U.S. supply outlook lifted prices to one-year highs, analysts said.

U.S. livestock: Live cattle steady to lower; feeders, hogs climb

Jan. 14, 2025 at 3:59 pm CST

By Geralyn Wichers

German authorities say no more foot-and-mouth disease cases found

Jan. 14, 2025 at 10:13 am CST

By Reuters

U.S. grain: Corn futures hit 1-yr high after USDA tightens supply view

Jan. 13, 2025 at 5:27 pm CST

By Julie Ingwersen Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live, feeder cattle dip; hogs rise

Jan. 13, 2025 at 4:51 pm CST

By Geralyn Wichers

Pace of soy harvest in Brazil’s biggest farm state is slowest in 7 years, AgRural says

Jan. 13, 2025 at 1:37 pm CST

Rains are disrupting the start of Brazil's 2024/25 soybean harvest in Mato Grosso, agribusiness consultancy AgRural said on Monday, adding that the pace of work in the country's biggest farm state is the slowest in seven years.

By Leticia Fucuchima Reuters roberto-samora

China soybean imports hit record in 2024 ahead of Trump inauguration

Jan. 13, 2025 at 10:14 am CST

China imported the most soybeans on record in 2024 as buyers concerned about rising U.S.-China trade tensions rushed to secure U.S. supplies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

By Ella Cao Mei Mei Chu Reuters

US chicken, pork plant workers face higher health risks, USDA studies confirm

Jan. 13, 2025 at 10:07 am CST

Workers in U.S. chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, according to two studies the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued on Friday.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

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U.S. grains: Corn and soybeans leap on smaller-than-expected US harvest

Jan. 10, 2025 at 4:32 pm CST

Chicago soybean and corn futures surged on Friday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected lower-than-expected U.S. production after a dry end to the growing season.

By Renee Hickman Reuters

US issues partial guidance on clean fuel subsidies, chafing ethanol makers

Jan. 10, 2025 at 4:25 pm CST

U.S. biofuels groups are eager for clarity on the tax credits for fuels that combat climate change, which they hope will ultimately provide a pathway for corn-based ethanol to expand its market as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel.

By Reuters