Iowa housing market movement looks to be back where it was before COVID
The Iowa Association of Realtors report for March shows buyers had more homes to choose from. The Association’s statewide housing analyst Les Sulgrove says that’s important. “Listing inventory is up […]
CME milk futures, cash dairy higher Thursday
Milk futures were higher and cash dairy prices were steady to higher Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Class III milk recovered most of Wednesday’s losses. May Class III milk was […]
More black cutworm moths found in Wisconsin
Photo: Black cutworm moths, Courtesy-Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Wisconsin ag officials say black cutworm moths have arrived in the state, and in big numbers. The Department […]
Ohio soils need warm, dry weather for planting
Planting has started in pockets of Ohio based on soil conditions Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldrige tells Brownfield drier weather in the southern part of the state has […]
Nestle Purina to expand Wisconsin pet food plant
A Wisconsin pet food manufacturer is expanding. Nestle Purina has announced a 195-million dollar project in Jefferson, Wisconsin, where Purina will increase production of wet pet food brands by nearly […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 25, 2024
May corn closed at $4.41, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $11.63 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $343.90, down $2.10May soybean oil […]
Wheat pushes higher again, soybeans bounce back from early losses
Soybeans were mixed. The market continues to monitor ongoing harvest in Brazil and Argentina’s harvest pace, which is expected to be quite large. The U.S. has been able to make […]
Central IL farmer satisfied with soft start to spring…so far
Central Illinois farmer Jeff Brown is satisfied with his spring so far. He tells Brownfield… “Planting season has been, I would say, great so far.” He says, “We’ve been able […]
Growers group confirms vegetable acre, pay cutbacks
The President of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association says many farmers are cutting back on vegetable crop acreage this year because of reduced demand caused by imported canned […]
Sheldon Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charge
A Sheldon woman has pleaded guilty to federal a drug charge. The US Attorney’s office says 38-year-old Kelli Biller of Sheldon pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of conspiracy […]
