Grains mostly higher, livestock mixed.

\CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly higher Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Grains, livestock mixed.

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

Grains higher, livestock mixed.

0 \CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were higher Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Sackmann named to American Angus Association

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The American Angus Association announced last week that Nia Sackmann of Warden has been named as a new junior member of the association, according to a press release...

Grains mostly higher, livestock lower.

\CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly higher Friday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

CPOW annual Olympia date set

OLYMPIA - The Cattle Producers of Washington will have their annual legislative visit and monthly meeting here on Jan. 24.

Easterday Ranches files for bankruptcy

A major Columbia Basin feedlot operator filed for bankruptcy days after being accused by its sole customer of $225 million in fraudulent billing for the care and feeding of around 200,000 non-existent cows.

6T Ranch

Family and faith push local rancher

SOAP LAKE — Darren Hinen, of Soap Lake, has been in the cattle business most of his life. He started as a teenager with a job feeding cows nearby, but by 20 years old he had his first two. He said he prefers ranching over farming, as there is “less equipment to break down.” He said he credits his cattle interest to his grandfather, Irv Toler. Toler started Polar Lockers in Ephrata in the 1940s and was in the business of raising and processing animals for many years. In fact, Hinen used some of his grandfather's equipment for a time while getting started in his own operation. Hinen's ranch is next door to his grandfather's place, providing a reminder of his roots, even though he is striving to take his operation to a higher level. As such, he's developing a web presence and is establishing a brand name for himself – 6T Ranch Beef, an extension of his 6T Ranch.

James Lee Jardine

Lee was bom on Feb. 15, 1962, in Moses Lake, to Marcia (Coffin) and Jim Jardine. He passed away on Dec. 30, 2007, in Shelby, Mont.

Ag markets diverged significantly Tuesday

Corn futures reacted well to the Export Inspections data. Talk of harvest delays and production losses appeared to boost the corn market again Tuesday. Prices got added support from the USDA Export Inspections report, since the corn total topped increased forecasts. Bulls pushed December prices over their 40-day moving average, which triggered technical buying. December corn futures surged 11.0 cents to $3.57/bushel in late Tuesday trading, while May ran up 11.5 cents to $3.79.

Soy, wheat markets surged Tuesday

Spillover strength supported corn futures Tuesday. The latest forecasts point to cool mid-April temperatures, but they also imply a stretch of dryness. That may allow farmers to take advantage of the dry spell and get lots of corn planted, which weighed upon prices late this morning. However, strength spilling over from the wheat and soy markets apparently pulled prices upward. May corn settled up 0.75 cent to $5.0375/bushel Tuesday afternoon, while December skidded 0.25 to $5.0325.

Sliding soy meal futures took starch out of crop markets Tuesday

Corn futures set back in concert with soybeans. Soybeans and meal led the crop markets sharply higher Monday night and Tuesday morning, with bulls apparently banking on robust demand and slow harvests to power prices higher. However, the surge ran out of momentum and bullish profit-taking and fresh selling greatly reduced the gains. Corn did close slightly higher. December corn futures ended Tuesday having gained 1.5 cents to $3.645/bushel, while May added 1.25 to $3.8675.

Ag market proved generally mixed Monday

Corn was supported by slow planting prospects Monday. Although some farmers may have been able to rush some corn planting late last week, the advent of wet, chilly weather over the Corn Belt over the weekend reportedly encouraged buying. Little corn is likely to get planted during the next two weeks, which suggests diminished harvest potential next fall. May corn inched up 0.75 cent to $5.0775/bushel as Monday’s pit session ended, while December added 0.75 cent to $5.07.

Bean, meal strength pull crop markets higher Monday morning

Soybeans and meal led the crop markets higher Monday morning. Ideas that today’s weekly USDA Crop Progress report will show a big increase in crop harvesting weighed on corn and bean futures Sunday night. However, daily and weekly reports confirmed extremely strong demand for beans (and probably meal), which sent those markets and the other crops higher. December corn futures rose 4.0 cents to $3.57/bushel late Monday morning, while May added 4.0 to $3.7925.

Ag markets proved rather volatile Wednesday morning

Corn futures followed wheat higher Wednesday morning. The corn market has bounced from technical support this week with a big assist from surging wheat prices. Wheat gains and talk of potential spring dryness in the U.S. and Black Sea appear to be boosting prices, but traders were probably encouraged by the reported drop in domestic ethanol inventories. May corn gained 2.0 cents to $4.8525/bushel around midsession Wednesday, while December added 2.0 to $4.8325. .

Ag markets remained quite mixed at noon Friday

Corn futures dipped along with soy prices Friday morning. Large fall harvest prospects are exerting general pressure on the corn market, but concurrent slippage in the soy complex is also weigh on grains today. A late statement from the U.S. Grains Council argues that China’s forthcoming rule on DDG imports is unworkable; that may also be weighing on prices. September corn dipped 1.25 cents to $3.6025/bushel around midsession Friday, while December sagged 0.5 cent to $3.69.

Ag markets proved quite mixed again Thursday

The export sales data spurred Thursday corn gains. The corn market’s flat Wednesday night performance suggested traders were awaiting the weekly USDA Export Sales report with bated breath. The actual result, at 1,170.6 tonnes easily exceeded industry expectations and apparently sparked a big bullish response. March corn futures rallied 7.75 cents to $3.8975/bushel around midsession Thursday, while July ran up 7.25 to $4.0475.

Ag markets moved mostly higher Tuesday morning

Corn futures are rallying Tuesday morning. Monday’s weekly USDA Crop Progress report stated the corn harvest as being just 31% complete, which apparently sparked a corn futures bounce from their overnight decline. Prospects for fine Midwest weather for harvesting through the end of the month may be limiting gains, but bulls are probably being joined by technicians. December corn futures rebounded 6.5 cents to $3.5475/bushel late Tuesday morning, while May climbed 6.5 to $3.77.

Hog markets led cattle lower on Friday

Grain futures remained surprisingly stable Friday. Strong employment data and mixed economic numbers boosted stocks and sent the U.S. dollar soaring Friday morning. The fact that corn and wheat futures remained firm in the face of those moves was impressive. Bulls are crediting the storm system slowing the corn harvest and short covering. December corn futures ended the week 0.5 cent higher at $3.2325/bushel, while May added 0.75 to $3.45.

Ag markets ended Monday on a decidedly mixed note

Corn futures seemed to post a technical bounce Monday. The ag markets started this week rather poorly as forecasts for favorable spring weather continued weighing on prices. The weekly Export Inspections report didn’t seem very supportive, but nearby corn futures bounced from early lows. Beans led the rebound, but it apparently had a technical component as well. July corn settled 0.25 cent lower at $4.655/bushel Monday, while December bounced 1.0 cent to $4.585.