CBOT futures closed sharply higher and near the day’s highs for corn and the soy complex.  Cattle futures closed lower with feeders hit hard by the sharp gains in corn futures.  Lean hog futures closed sharply higher with $3.00 limit-up moves in the July/Aug/October LH contracts.

KFB Livestock and Environmental Field Specialist Renee Carrico says beef producers face disparity in prices received for their animals.

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KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says farmers need support not mandates on climate policy.

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CBOT futures closed mostly lower in highly volatile and wide trading range action. Cattle futures closed higher with feeders benefiting from lower corn prices. Lean hog futures closed sharply lower in July/August and mixed in the December-forward contracts.

One of the things I’m most proud of as president of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) is being a part of the storied history of this organization which began more than 100 years ago.

CBOT futures closed mixed again today with old-crop corn and soybean oil futures leading the market higher. Cattle futures closed lower with larger losses in the feeder market. Lean hog futures closed sharply lower with the July LH down the daily $3.00/cwt limit. 

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A special edition of KFB Candid Conversation features a discussion with the folks from Oates Promotional Services, a long-time provider of all types of flags including American flags that have flown all over the world.  KFB News recently visited their Louisville facility to talk to family members who are carrying on truly American tradition.