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Iowa Supreme Court rules 3 Libertarians didn’t qualify for ballot listing
Libertarian candidates will not be listed on the General Election ballots in Iowa’s first, third and fourth congressional districts. The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that […]
GOP nominee appeals having Lyon County sheriff’s name on ’24 ballots
The Republican nominee for Lyon County Sheriff is seeking judicial review of a decision that the county’s incumbent sheriff is eligible to be on the General Election ballot as the […]
Safe harvest
Commentary Harvest is underway in my neck of the woods. Before long combines, grain carts and trucks will be rolling dusk to dawn and beyond. Everyone says there’s a big […]
Analyst expects yield changes in Sept. USDA report
Updated yield forecasts for new crop corn and soybeans are expected in the September USDA report and the chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says “big crops are definitely looking […]
Heroes of 911 remembered by Senator Ernst, Governor
Flags on state buildings are at half-staff today to remember those who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks 23 years ago. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican […]
Cattle futures up at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, waiting on the week’s direct business. October live cattle closed $.62 higher at $176.95, and December live cattle closed […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 11, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.04 and 3/4, up 1/2 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.00 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $316.00, up $2.70Oct. soybean oil […]
Spotted lanternfly spreads to Wayne County
New spotted lanternfly infestations have been found in Southeast Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says an extensive survey across 20 counties has found additional populations of […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat up ahead of USDA update
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade expects the USDA to raise its yield guess slightly in Thursday’s supply, demand, and production report. That estimate change […]
