CBOT futures closed widely mixed with big losses in the soy complex and 3% gains in KC and Chicago wheat. Cattle futures closes mostly higher with minimal gains. Feeder futures moved lower early in the session under pressure from the strong corn futures market. Lean hog futures closed higher except for nearby April LH. 

KFB's Melissa Huggett is a recent graduate of the AFBF Women's Communication Bootcamp.

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CBOT futures closed mixed ahead of Friday’s midday USDA reports on production and supply-demand. Cattle futures closed mostly higher with better gains in the deferred feeder cattle contracts. Lean hog futures closed widely mixed with dollar-plus gains in the October-February contracts. 

KFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair Taylor Jones says the state board welcomes the views of the next generation.

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KFB's Tim Goodlett says the State Tax Advisory Committee keeps a constant watch for changes to tax laws.

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AFBF Economist Shelby Myers says even with high commodity prices, some farmers may not show a profit this year.

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AFBF President Zippy Duvall says family farms come in all sizes.

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