Mastadon bones recovered from Wayne County site
The Office of the State Archaeologist has spent 12 days unearthing a mastodon skull in south-central Iowa’s Wayne County. State Archeologist John Doershuk says it all started when he got […]
Farmer says U.S. subsidizing Ukrainian grain farmers is bad policy
A Wisconsin farmer says having the U.S. government assisting Ukrainian farmers is a bad policy that hurts U.S. farmers. Jerry Morfoot raises corn, soybeans, and hay, and direct markets beef […]
Anhydrous ammonia remains a top choice for fall fertilizer
An extension nutrient management specialist says anhydrous ammonia remains one of the best options for fall fertilizer. Daniel Kaiser with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield some farmers are shifting […]
Alford: the uncertainty of the farm bill is in the U.S. Senate
Optimism remains in the U.S. House to advance a farm bill by the end of September, but it’s unclear what will happen in the U.S. Senate. U.S. Congressman from Missouri […]
Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts announce new funding sources
The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) says four new partnerships are set to bring nearly $17 million in new funding over the […]
Milk futures mixed, cash dairy steady to higher Thursday
September Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 4 lower at $21.30. October down a penny at $21.65. November 4 higher at $21.17. December through February contracts […]
Work on new state fair arena to start soon
The Missouri State Fair is getting a new indoor arena and work on the project is expected to start after the fair. Missouri State Fair Executive Director Jason Moore says […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 15, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.75, down 6 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.51 and 1/2, down 3/4 centSep. soybean meal closed at $307.90, up $2.80Sep. soybean oil closed at 39.47, down […]
ACE CEO says more hurdles ahead for U.S. ethanol
The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says there are several hurdles ahead for the ethanol industry. Brian Jennings tells Brownfield he wants Congress to update the Clean Air […]
Down day for corn, wheat
Soybeans were mixed, mostly firm. Beans consolidated, drifting slightly after spending most of the session in solidly positive territory, watching development weather, which looks mostly favorable. Parts of the region […]
