CBOT futures closed steady to mostly lower with 2-percent soybean oil losses dragging soybean futures down one percent. Corn futures closed lower for the fourth straight day. Cattle futures closed slightly higher and near the day’s highs. Lean Hog futures beyond the Feb/April contracts closed strongly higher.

CBOT futures closed noticeably lower, pressured by White House officials’ comments that were not as positive on a US/China trade deal as traders expected.  Cattle futures closed mixed in lackluster trade. Lean Hog futures closed lower, pressured by the negative US/China trade comments.

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Murray State University’s Hutson School of Agriculture is continuing to attract more than 1.000 agriculture students every semester.  Dean Dr. Tony Brannon talks about the 2018-19 school year, new faculty members and the industrial hemp research the university has been involved in during the past five years.

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A grant from the Gimbel Foundation will help compensate Kentucky farmers who sell produce to help feed the hungry in partnership with the Kentucky Association of Food Banks.  Program Director Sarah Vaughn talks about the grant program, what farmers can sell and how they can apply to participate this year.

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The Kentucky Soybean Board is using checkoff dollars to help promote the use of soybeans, conduct research and look for new ways to utilize soybeans.  Kentucky Soybean Board Chairman Ryan Bivins talks about how the money is used, what return farmers can see and how the work in Kentucky integrates with the United Soybean Board.

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The National Farm Machinery Show has become a tradition for many people who have been attending for a number of years.  Kentucky Exposition Center Communications Director Ian Cox says this year’s show will feature product introductions, renewing of acquaintances, competitive tractor pulls and a different way to celebrate Valentines day. 

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