Corn and soybeans closed about steady while KC/Chicago wheat dropped 4-5 cents. Cattle futures closed slightly lower on relatively narrow price ranges. Lean Hog futures closed slightly higher but in the upper price range.

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the appointment of Kentucky Farm Bureau Second Vice President Sharon Furches to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC).

UK College of Agriculture Dean Dr. Nancy Cox talks about water research and classes this Fall at UK.

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KFB 1st Vice President Eddie Melton shares frustration over a California Court's decision on Dicamba herbicide.

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AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton identifies the need for ag financial assistance from Washington.

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CBOT futures closed mostly steady to sharply lower (wheat, oats, rice). Cattle futures closed higher in narrow ranges with feeders posting the biggest gains.  Lean hog futures closed sharply lower and near the day’s lows. 

CBOT futures closed narrowly mixed with futures settling closer to the day’s highs than the lows. Cattle futures closed mostly higher after opening lower in sympathy with the sharp drop in U.S. equity markets on concerns that COVID cases are rising. Lean Hog futures closed slightly higher after opening lower like most ag futures did. 

CBOT futures closed widely mixed following today’s USDA WASDE Report which did not contain any major surprises. Cattle futures closed mostly lower, albeit by relatively small amounts, and at the high end of the day’s range. Lean hog futures closed lower except for the expiring June LH contract.