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Governor signs ‘meat integrity’ law, extends livestock-related tax break
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed legislation that creates new labeling requirements for meat and egg alternatives. “If it comes from a plant, an insect or a petri dish, consumers deserve […]
Cattle futures waiting on direct business to develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.07 higher at $178.25 and August lives closed $.40 […]
Ohio Corn and Wheat helps prepare for farm transition
Ohio Corn and Wheat is providing resources to help ease farmers into the conversation about succession planning. Director of Marketing and Communications for Ohio Corn and Wheat, Marlene Eick says it’s […]
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association supportive of traceability rule updates
A state cattle association supports USDA’s final animal disease traceability rule. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association director Kaitlyn Root suggests updates requiring visually readable electronic identification of certain cattle should not […]
Feeding America study finds Iowa food insecurity getting worse
Feeding America’s latest annual study shows that the hunger problem in Iowa is getting worse. Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book says the new “Map the Meal Gap” report […]
Forage fertility management
An extension agronomist is stressing the importance of fertility when managing forages. Aaron Saeugling with Iowa State University says as pastures and hayfields green up, growers need to be thinking […]
Sioux Center Man Arrested for Invasion of Privacy
A Sioux Center man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for invasion of privacy. 58-year-old Darrel Nyhof was arrested when authorities received a report that an individual was recording an adult female […]
Cover crop planning window coming up
An extension educator says planting is nearly finished in central Michigan and farmers should start planning to seed cover crops. Michigan State University’s Monica Jean tells Brownfield, “Beans are almost […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 15, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.62 and 1/2, down 5 centsJul. soybeans closed at $12.13 and 1/2, down 1 centJul. soybean meal closed at $371.70, down $1.60Jul. soybean oil closed at […]
