CBOT futures closed mostly lower as traders positioned themselves for tomorrow’s latest crop production estimates and US/World supply-demand estimates. Traders on average expect USDA to lower corn and soybean yield just a touch.  Live cattle futures were slightly lower beyond the nearby December LC contract which gained 67 cents.

Three finalists have been named for the 2018 Kentucky Farm Bureau OYFF honor, in recognition of their achievements as part of the farming community. The finalists are Nicholas and Bethany Hardesty of Meade County, Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Pulaski County, and Drew and Liz White of Union County. The winner will be announced at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at the end of November.

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) leaders and commodity executives from across the state gathered for a legislative preview meeting on November 7, 2018 at the KFB headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. The group of more than 30 individuals representing agriculture commodity groups came together to discuss several ag-related topics and the many legislative needs and concerns of farmers and rural communities throughout the Commonwealth.

CBOT futures closed mixed with 0-2 cent losses in corn and soybeans and 3-7 cent gains in wheat contracts. Traders are generally waiting on the election results and the updated supply-demand estimates coming Thursday.  Cattle futures closed narrowly mixed, following Monday’s sharp losses. Support came from short-covering and strength in boxed beef.

CBOT futures closed mixed with minimal price changes. Soybean futures are consolidating the big gains posted Thursday from signs that China may be more open to trade talks. Traders are generally waiting to see how tomorrow’s election turns out and to see the USDA supply-demand updates midday Thursday.

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The Kentucky Pork industry employs more than six-thousand people and provides more than two million dollars in income to families in the state.  Kentucky Pork Producer’s Executive Director Bonnie Jolly talks about the pork industry in the state, some companies that rely on the pork industry and the interest among young people in swine and country ham projects.

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The North American International Livestock Exposition is in full swing at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.  Manager Catherine Riley talks about the number of entries, events taking place this weekend, the rodeo and the national contests that are held each year during the North American.