China is buying milk powder again, for now

The recent Global Dairy Trade event August 20th saw the price index jump five and a half percent, with the biggest price jump in the whole milk powder market. Katie […]

Soybeans see more gains, with corn, wheat up

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Near-term conditions look hot in much of the region, potentially stressing the crop. By this weekend, most of the region should […]

Manure digesters capped on food waste recycling

Some state regulations are limiting how manure digesters can support food waste reduction goals. American Biogas Council Vice President of Policy Heather Dziedzic tells Brownfield, “Right now, we have sort […]

Alton Man Receives Prison Sentence

An Alton man will serve prison time after accepting a plea agreement to several charges in Sioux County District Court.  According to a press release from the Sioux County Attorney’s […]

Another option for managing weeds without herbicides

A mechanical weed specialist says there are benefits from moving away from herbicides to control weeds.   Sam Oschwald Tilton is helping growers make the switch to mechanical weed prevention.  “Non-chemical or […]

Several ag tax benefits in limbo after 2025

An ag tax professor says several tax benefits are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. Roger McEowen with the Washburn University School of Law says the qualified business […]