Officials confirm four killed, 35 injured in Greenfield tornado
State officials say four people were killed and at least 35 were injured as a result of the tornado that hit Greenfield Tuesday. According to the Iowa Department of Public […]
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Innovation in weed control that benefits the nation’s produce supply
One of the biggest challenges fruit and vegetable producers face is access to labor. Paul Mikesell, founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics says the company’s LaserWeeder uses artificial intelligence to […]
Cattle futures up waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA cattle on feed report. June live cattle closed $1.20 higher at […]
Equipment sales hold long-term optimism for ag
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says large equipment sales figures from April indicates long-term optimism for the ag industry. Curt Blades, senior vice president at AEM, says U.S. sales […]
Indiana conservation groups recognized for record achievement
The Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a record number of farmers are investing in conservation projects to maintain or improve soil health. Don Lamb says the […]
Indiana Organic Network connects organic growers
The National Association of Food and Agriculture is partnering with Purdue University to fund the Indiana Organic Network to connect growers across the state. Extension specialist, Ashley Adair says this benefits all […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 22, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.61 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $12.46 and 1/4, up 10 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $378.20, up $5.90Jul. soybean oil […]
Soybeans see more gains with corn mixed, wheat down
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Planting is ahead of average, but parts of the Midwest and Plains continue to see near-term delays from heavy rainfall. The corn […]
Cow methane emission reduction strategies expanding
An air-quality specialist says he expects strategies to reduce cattle methane emissions to greatly expand over the next five years. Frank Mitloehner, a professor at the University of California-Davis, tells […]
