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08/28/2026

Tentiform Leafminer found in Macon County soybean field........ more at myradioranch.com

https://myradioranch.com/new-soybean-pest-confirmed-in-macon-county/

Missouri soybean growers are being urged to watch their fields following the state’s second confirmed discovery of the soybean tentiform leafminer. University of Missouri Extension crops entomolog…

08/28/2026

Pork Council applauds administration....... more at myradioranch.com

https://myradioranch.com/usda-pork-purchase-supports-schools-and-food-banks/

Federal purchase will place American pork in nutrition programs while supporting producers facing a difficult market Published August 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will …

08/27/2026

Your myradioranch.com Ag Weather Forecast

Here’s your latest Ranch forecast for Shelby County from the National Weather Service.

Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 59 and calm wind.

Friday starts with patchy fog before 8 a.m., then turns sunny with a high near 84 and calm wind.

Friday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 62. Winds become south around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 86. South winds 6 to 11 mph with gusts up to 21 mph.

That’s your latest Ranch forecast.

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08/27/2026

Closing Markets: Wheat and Cattle Rally

The Ranch Closing Markets — Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 Wheat and cattle futures led Thursday's trade higher, while corn backed away from Wednesday's rally and soybeans finished with modest gains. Corn: December corn closed at $5.33 1/2, down about 3 cents. Corn faded as traders balanced strong new-crop export sales against improving harvest prospects and profit-taking after Wednesday's sharp move higher....

The Ranch Closing Markets — Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026Wheat and cattle futures led Thursday’s trade higher, while corn backed away from Wednesday’s rally and soybeans finished with modest…

08/27/2026

Cattle Rally as Wheat Extends Gains

Closing Markets for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 December corn: $5.33 1/2, down 3 cents November soybeans: $12.68, up 2 cents December Chicago wheat: $7.60 3/4, up 12 1/2 cents December Kansas City hard red winter wheat: $8.22, up 13 1/4 cents October live cattle: $212.925, up $2.15 September feeder cattle: $322.450, up $3.45 October lean hogs: $80.625, down 27.5 cents…...

Closing Markets for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 December corn: $5.33 1/2, down 3 cents November soybeans: $12.68, up 2 cents December Chicago wheat: $7.60 3/4, up 12 1/2 cents December Kansas City har…

08/27/2026

Your myradioranch.com Ag Weather Forecast

Here’s your latest Ranch forecast for Shelby County from the National Weather Service.

Thursday will be sunny with a high near 83. Winds will be calm early, becoming north around 6 mph this afternoon.

Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 58 and a light north wind.

Friday will be sunny with a high near 83 and calm wind.

That’s your latest Ranch forecast.

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08/27/2026

THE RANCH WEATHER | Thursday, Aug. 27

Sunny across Shelby County today with a high near 83. Mostly clear tonight with a low around 58. Friday stays mostly sunny with a high near 83.

Northeast Missouri weather from The Ranch Radio | MYRADIORANCH.COM

08/27/2026

Opening Markets: Grains Ease After Wednesday Rally

The Ranch Opening Markets — Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 Grain futures are giving back a piece of Wednesday’s sharp rally in early Thursday trade. Livestock futures have not opened yet, so cattle and hog numbers below are the latest verified Wednesday closes. Corn: December 2026 corn is near $5.33, down about 3 1/2 cents in early trade. Corn is seeing some profit-taking after Wednesday’s strong move, while traders continue to weigh crop prospects and demand....

The Ranch Opening Markets — Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026Grain futures are giving back a piece of Wednesday’s sharp rally in early Thursday trade. Livestock futures have not opened yet, so cattle and ho…

08/26/2026

Your myradioranch.com Ag Weather Forecast

Here’s your latest Ranch forecast for Shelby County.

Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 62. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm this evening.

Thursday will be sunny with a high near 84 and a north wind from 3 to 8 mph.

Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 60.

Friday will be sunny with a high near 84.

That’s your latest Ranch forecast.

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08/26/2026

Tight Supplies top the discussion again...... more at myradioranch.com

https://myradioranch.com/tight-cattle-supplies-drive-market-changes/

Feedlot numbers, packing plant closures and beef imports point to continued adjustments across the cattle industry Published August 25, 2026 LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Tight cattle supplies and strong cons…