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Live cattle mixed waiting for direct business to develop

Tuesday, November 26

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were higher ahead of the week’s direct cash business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn and concerns about availability. December live cattle closed $.40 higher at $186.90, and February...

USDA’s APHIS restricts live cattle imports from Mexico following confirmation of screwworm

Monday, November 25

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has temporarily suspended imports of live animals originating from or traveling through Mexico following the confirmation of New World screwworm in cattle. NWS are fly larvae that infest living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing infection. This applies...

Live cattle, hogs mixed heading into Friday

Thursday, October 31

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were mixed, waiting to see how much direct business there was left to be done. Feeders were down on technical selling. December live was $.12 lower at $186.30 and February was down $.27 at $186.77. November...

National FFA interns discovering careers in ag through FFA Live!

Friday, October 25

Twelve university interns are highlighting the stories of National FFA Convention through an FFA Live show to discover career opportunities in the ag industry. Junior Lilly Pryor is studying agricultural education and agribusiness communications at Huntington University. “The FFA live program is just a...

Live cattle futures up, feeders lower to start the week

Monday, September 30

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up with boxed beef higher at midday, waiting on direct business to develop. Feeder cattle were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $.02 higher at $183.77 and December lives closed...

Announcing the “Live 5” Finalists for the 2024 IGNITE Business Competition

Wednesday, September 25

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. – The stage is set for the 2024 IGNITE Business Competition, and the top five finalists, known as the “Live 5,” are ready to compete for $95,000 in prize money....

Live cattle lower to start the week

Monday, September 16

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. Feeders were mixed, mostly higher with the lower move in corn. October live cattle were down $0.42 at $177.22 December lives were down $0.15 at $178.35. October feeder cattle...

Live cattle mixed ahead of direct business

Tuesday, September 10

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $.60 lower at $176.32 and December live cattle closed $.37 lower at $176.42. October feeder cattle closed...

The Countdown to the IGNITE Rural Business Competition Live Finals Begins: October 10th at the Crest Theater

Monday, September 9

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The anticipation is building as the IGNITE Rural Business Competition reaches its peak. With the top 8 businesses currently engaged in a high-stakes semi-final round, presenting in-person pitches, the...

Join Ad Astra Live Broadcast with Hyatt Life Sciences from 1 to 3 PM Today in Hutchinson

Monday, September 9

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join Ad Astra Radio, Dan Schweizer and Jody Bontrager Monday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Live Broadcast and Open House at Hyatt Life Sciences in Hutchinson, located at 517 E. 30th Ave, Suite E.Learn more...

Live cattle mixed, waiting on direct business to develop

Wednesday, September 4

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, watching direct business, and feeders were lower on the higher move in corn. October lives closed $.05 lower at $179.22 and Select closed $.05 higher at $178.90. October feeders closed $1.87 lower at $237.45 and...

Live cattle down, feeders mixed ahead of direct trade

Wednesday, August 28

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were lower and feeders were mixed, continuing to get ready for the week’s direct business. October live was down $.77 at $178.62 and December was $1.07 lower at $177.77. September feeders were $.62 lower at $241.30 and October was...