Corn was 96% harvested, and winter wheat was 97% planted and rated 48%
good to excellent as of Sunday, Nov. 23, according to USDA NASS' final national
Crop Progress report of 2025 released Monday.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
I personally believe the reduction of throughput will only push the herd
build-back that much further out as yet another level of confidence has been
eroded from the market.
@^Sort and Cull
Iowa farmers and businesses have until March 17, 2026, to file bankruptcy
claims against Hansen-Mueller Co. to potentially receive payouts from Iowa's
grain indemnity fund.
BIowa Indemnity Covers Hansen-Mueller
We'll have a break in the markets for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday
Thursday and we're thankful for this year's class of America's Best Young
Farmers and Ranchers.
4^Top 5 Things to Watch
Tyson Foods announced on Friday that it will close its Lexington,
Nebraska, beef facility, affecting 3,000 employees, and will convert its
Amarillo, Texas, plant to single-shift operations. Production will increase at
other facilities.
BNebraska Beef Plant to Close
