Death of trucker confirmed to be related to drugs and exposure
An Iowa trucker who went missing and was later found dead in Sac County died from hypothermia related to acute meth intoxication. Sac County Attorney Ben Smith issued a statement […]
Rock Valley, Northwest Iowa face flooding after heavy rains
There are flood warnings issued in far northwest Iowa as water levels continue to rise after eight inches of rain fell last night. Rock Valley Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo is […]
New Indiana FFA state officer team selected during state convention
The 2024-2025 Indiana FFA State Officer team was elected during the final general session of the 95th annual state convention at Purdue University. Stephanie Berenda will serve as the organization’s Northern […]
COFCO International to become sole owner of an IL transloading terminal
China’s largest food and agriculture company will become the sole owner of a transloading grain facility along the Mississippi River in Illinois, near St. Louis. COFCO International Limited says it […]
USDA report shows H5N1 dairy cases not caused by migrant birds
A report from USDA shows the H5N1 virus was probably spread to more dairy farms by humans and equipment, and not wild birds. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service […]
Corn, wheat continue to slide
Soybeans were mixed Friday, but ended the week 29 3/4 cents lower. The delayed export sales report showed some support for soybean sales, but nothing that was too impressive, especially […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 21, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.35, down 4 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $11.60 and 1/2, up 5 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $361.80, up $4.20Jul. soybean oil […]
Cattle futures mostly lower ahead of On Feed numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and feeders were lower waiting for direct business to develop and Friday’s Cattle on Feed numbers from the USDA. The […]
Cattle placed in May outside pre-report expectations
Placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots increased in May. The USDA says 2.05 million head of U.S. cattle went on feed in May, an increase of 4 percent from last year. Placements are […]
CME cash dairy prices mostly lower Friday
Cash dairy prices were lower Friday except for butter on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 at $0.47. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
