Minnesota leaders survey flood damage, talk ag impact
State and federal leaders surveyed flood damage in south-central Minnesota Tuesday. Governor Tim Walz said he was struck by the enormity of the situation. “Just the number of fields, and […]
Sioux Center brothers return to national TV to show off domino skills
Twin brothers from northwest Iowa will appear on tonight’s episode of “America’s Got Talent,” displaying their abilities in the building of intricate patterns with dominos — and then letting them […]
Inspections of avocados and mangos resume after additional safety measure put in place
Inspections of avocados and mangos from a Mexican state are set to gradually resume following the temporary pause over an assault on inspectors. Two inspectors were illegally detained last week […]
Landowners ponder legal avenues after IUB ruling on carbon pipeline
Landowners who have refused to grant property easements for the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline say they’re outraged state regulators have given the project a green light and considering their […]
Crop losses could push feed costs higher
Crop losses from heavy rains and flooding could push feed costs higher for livestock producers. Rachel Gray with Little Timber Farms in north-central Minnesota says while hay conditions look good. […]
Prevent plant claims can be complicated
Photo: Farmers of Mill Creek farmer-led watershed group meet to discuss prevent plant options 6/25/24 A crop insurance agent says filing prevent plant claims can be complicated, and that’s especially […]
Ohio Pork Producers visit Capitol Hill for USO BBQ
Ohio pork was featured at the recent National Capital Barbeque Battle in Washington, D.C. Ohio pork farmer and a director for the National Pork Board Rich Deaton said the organization […]
Company receives state tax incentives for Boone County expansion
A central Iowa company is receiving state incentives to expand its business. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson, Kanan Kappelman says the company acquired 80 acres of land for the project […]
Cattle futures mixed ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business. August lives closed $.40 lower at $184.42 and October lives closed $.55 higher […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 25, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.25 and 1/2, down 8 centsJul. soybeans closed at $11.63 and 1/4, down 12 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $365.30, down $7.50Jul. soybean oil closed at […]
