Having lived and worked on the family farm all of my life, there are a couple of things I am sure of. First, I know there is no place I would rather be than on our farm and no place I would have rather raised my family.
CBOT futures closed mixed with wheat up sharply and corn and soybeans moving lower. Cattle futures closed widely mixed with April LC and FC posting the largest losses. Lean hog futures managed to close slightly higher after selling off in the opening minutes of trade.
Corn and soybean futures closed narrowly mixed, while wheat futures ended significantly lower. Cattle futures closed lower with feeders posting larger losses. Lean hog futures closed mostly lower with nearby April LH leading the losses.
KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says a Production Agriculture Coalition will focus on ag's need for technology.
KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says more consumers are buying food direct from the farm.
KFB Women's Committee Chair Mary Jayne Cannon says there's much to celebrate during Food Check-Out Week.
