Coulee breeders honored

COULEE CITY - William and Beverly McLean, of Coulee City, were ranked as sixth largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in Washington state.

State to try nonlethal measures after wolves attack cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington Fish and Wildlife said Friday it won’t shoot wolves in a small pack that has attacked three calves in rural northeastern Washington.

State to try nonlethal measures after wolves attack cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington Fish and Wildlife said Friday it won’t shoot wolves in a small pack that has attacked three calves in rural northeastern Washington.

Cattle Producers take interest in Lemire Supreme Court case

Moves in livestock futures bracketed those of the crop markets

Corn futures posted a firm Monday close. Forecasts for benign harvest weather and a disappointing result on the weekly USDA Export Inspections report weighed on corn futures to start the week. However, CBOT prices staged a late comeback, which probably reflected the slow harvest pace to this point, short-covering and to technical support around current levels. December corn futures settled 0.25 cent higher at $3.4825/bushel Monday afternoon, while May inched up 0.5 to $3.705.

Ag markets took some rather divergent paths Wednesday

Favorable crop prospects seemed to renew pressure on CBOT corn Wednesday. Talk that recent corn and wheat losses will reinvigorate demand boosted those markets Tuesday night, but yellow grain increases prices couldn’t be sustained. Traders apparently resumed their recent sales in response to the favorable moisture situation across the Corn Belt. July corn slipped 2.0 cents to $4.5625/bushel in late Wednesday trading, while December slid 0.75 cent to $4.535.

Grains lower, livestock mixed.

Wheat for Mar. lost 7.75 cents at 5.6525 a bushel; Mar. corn declined 12 cents at 3.7550 a bushel, Mar. oats was off .25 cents at $3.0550 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans fell 4.75 cents at $9.24 a bushel.

Grains lower, livestock mixed.

Wheat for Mar. lost 7.75 cents at 5.6525 a bushel; Mar. corn declined 12 cents at 3.7550 a bushel, Mar. oats was off .25 cents at $3.0550 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans fell 4.75 cents at $9.24 a bushel.

Enviro group seeks clarity on watering issue

COLUMBIA BASIN — The Spokane-based Center for Environmental Law & Policy (CELP) is asking the state Department of Ecology to make a formal stance on its position regarding stockwatering uses.

Israel, Palestinians defuse agricultural trade crisis

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and the Palestinians said Thursday that they had reached an agreement to end an escalating trade crisis that had heightened tensions between the sides.

Grain, soy futures easily outperformed livestock & cotton Friday

The grain markets followed soybeans higher Friday. Little fresh news concerning corn emerged Friday, although strong export demand was rumored. Still, grain market bulls were clearly encouraged by the big soybean sale announced this morning. The strong U.S. Employment report was also encouraging, but the fact that it sent the dollar to fresh five-year highs may have limited gains. March corn futures closed up 5.25 cents at $3.95/bushel Friday afternoon, while July gained 5.25 to $4.10.

Ag markets began the week in mixed fashion

The crop markets are starting the week in mixed fashion. The energy sector breakdown dominated the financial markets last Friday, with corn and beans being affected by their biofuel connections. Corn futures are slipping again this morning, which may also reflect follow-through crude oil and ethanol price weakness, as well as talk that Chinese stocks have reached record highs. December corn futures dipped 2.0 cents to $3.7375/bushel Sunday night, while May sagged 1.75 to $3.9525.

Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed.

Wheat for Mar. was up 4.75 cents at 5.7325 a bushel; Mar. corn was off 1.50 cents at 3.8750 a bushel, Mar. oats fell 7.25 cents at $3.0575 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans lost 13.50 cents at $9.2875 a bushel.

Grains higher, livestock mixed.

Wheat for Mar. was up 5.25 cents at 5.7050 a bushel; Mar. corn advanced 13.75 cents at 3.8925 a bushel, Mar. oats gained 6.25 cents at $3.1175 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans was up 5.75 cents at $9.2975 a bushel.

Grains higher, livestock higher.

Wheat for Mar. was up 2.25 cents at 5.6450 a bushel; Mar. corn rose 2.50 cents at 3.8575 a bushel, Mar. oats gained 6.50 cents at $3.0850 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans was up 1.25 cents at $9.35 a bushel.

Grains mostly higher, livestock mixed.

Wheat for Mar. gained 6.25 cents at 5.6850 a bushel; Mar. corn was off .50 cent at 3.89 a bushel, Mar. oats was up 2 cents at $3.13 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans rose 3.75 cents at $9.33 a bushel.

Grains mixed, livestock mixed.

Wheat for Mar. rose 9.50 cents at 5.6225 a bushel; Mar. corn was off 1 cent at 3.8325 a bushel, Mar. oats was up 3 cents at $3.02 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans fell 4.50 cents at $9.3375 a bushel.

Grains mixed, livestock mixed.

\CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mixedower Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed.

Wheat for Mar. was up 4.75 cents at 5.7325 a bushel; Mar. corn was off 1.50 cents at 3.8750 a bushel, Mar. oats fell 7.25 cents at $3.0575 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans lost 13.50 cents at $9.2875 a bushel.

Grains mixed, livestock lower.

Wheat for Mar. was off 2.25 cents at 5.6225 a bushel; Mar. corn rose 3.75 cents at 3.8950 a bushel, Mar. oats gained 2.50 cents at $3.11 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans fell 5.75 cents at $9.2925 a bushel.