CBOT futures closed sharply lower with corn taking the biggest hit – the September Corn contract made new lows for the current downtrend, hitting a level last seen in January. Cattle futures closed mixed with Live Cattle slightly lower and Feeder Cattle slightly higher. Lean hog futures closed slightly lower except for the nearby August LH contract. 

Ohio's Jill Kilger says the Eastern Kentucky University Farm Bureau reaches out to all students.

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CBOT futures closed higher to sharply higher, supported by unfavorable weather forecasts during the critical pollination period, a weaker U.S. dollar and higher energy futures. Cattle futures closed higher with feeders limited by the higher CBOT futures. Lean hog futures closed strongly higher led by the August LH gaining $2.30/cwt. 

Cecilia Banks is helping lead the Murray State University Farm Bureau Club back in action.

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KFB's Jackson Tolle says collegiate Farm Bureau chapters complement the Young Farmer Program.

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CBOT futures closed mixed with gains in corn and losses in soybeans and wheat. Live and feeder cattle futures closed lower after making gains the past three trading days. Lean hog futures closed lower given the general weakness in commodities. 

CBOT futures closed mixed but well off the day’s highs. Corn and soybeans found support from weather outlooks which are drier and warmer than “normal” out at least two weeks. Live cattle closed slightly higher but feeder futures posted large gains for a third straight day. Lean hog futures closed higher but stopped short of trading above last week’s highs. 

KFB President Mark Haney says collegiate Farm Bureau chapters meet an important leadership objective.

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