Cattle, hog futures up at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of widespread direct business. August lives closed $2.32 higher at $186.75 and October lives closed $1.77 higher at […]
High Plains drought hearing calls for action from Congress
Some farmers are urging Congress to better support farmers and ranchers who are facing intensifying drought conditions in the High Plains. During a U.S. Senate Ag Committee field hearing Wednesday, […]
Wheat manages mixed finish after recent losses
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, unable to follow through on periodic mixed to higher business. Beans are waiting for Friday’s quarterly grain stocks and planted acreage numbers. […]
Agronomist says hydrogen sulfide toxicity showing up on more rice acres
An extension agronomist says the heavy saturation that’s been plaguing Arkansas is causing hydrogen sulfide toxicity in rice. Jarrod Hardke with the University of Arkansas says it can limit oxygen […]
Rise continues for broiler sets, placements
Broiler sets and placements continue to climb above year ago levels, implying higher meat production. The USDA says 245.39 million broiler-type eggs were in incubation at the end of last […]
Take action against tar spot
Tar Spot has been confirmed earlier than usual this year in Missouri and regional agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids Jon Skinner says it’s because the weather has been perfect for the disease. “It’s been […]
Abundant moisture too much for many Minnesota farm fields
Many farm fields in the Upper Midwest are overwhelmed by astounding amounts of water. Darin Johnson farms in Faribault County and says a year’s worth of rain has fallen in […]
Iowa will require H5N1 testing of lactating show cows
Iowa will require lactating dairy cows to be tested for the H5N1 virus before they can be taken to fairs and exhibitions. Ag Secretary Mike Naig issued the order Tuesday […]
Eastern Iowa officials begin prepping for rising Mississippi
While the flood fight and recovery continues in western Iowa, the eastern edge of Iowa is bracing for more rain and a rising Mississippi River. The river has been steadily […]
Fourth of July holiday may bring record number of vacationers
Record numbers of travelers in Iowa and nationwide are expected to venture at least 50 miles from home over the long Independence Day weekend, according to AAA. Brian Ortner, the […]
