Duvall on dockworker strike
The strike affecting more than 45,000 workers at 36 U.S. shipping ports is a major concern for U.S. farmers. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield it’s important to […]
A majority of requests for speed cameras are denied by DOT
The Iowa Department of Transportation has released its review of speed cameras under new rules created by the state legislature. Cities and counties had to apply to the DOT and […]
Port strikes bring questions about feed imports and ag exports
The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says he’s trying to better understand how feed ingredients are affected by the ongoing port strikes. “There’s a lot of discussion […]
Duration of port strikes a big factor for U.S. red meat exports
Erin Borror, the vice president of economic analysis with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says U.S. beef and pork exports are affected as port strikes happen along the East and […]
Hurricane Helene historic impact to rural cooperatives
The CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association says Hurricane Helene has had a historical impact across seven southeastern states. In a call Tuesday afternoon with reporters, Jim Matheson […]
Nebraska farmer who faced replanting expecting average yields
An Eastern Nebraska farmer says he’s expecting average yields for corn and soybeans. Quentin Connealy, who farms near Tekamah, tells Brownfield… “It kind of depends on the ground. Some of […]
Sluggish day for direct cash cattle trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up and feeders were down, waiting for this week’s direct business. Feeders had some additional pressure from the higher move in corn. December […]
USDA announces $1.7 billion in local food purchases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making a major investment in local and regional foods. Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small tells Brownfield nearly $2 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funds […]
Iowan who co-starred in ‘American Pickers’ has died at age 58
An Iowan who became a reality TV star on the hit show “American Pickers” has died. Fifty-eight-year-old Frank Fritz, a Davenport native, died last night according to the administrator of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 1, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.29, up 4 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.57 and 1/4, up 1/4 centDec. soybean meal closed at $347.50, up $5.90Dec. soybean oil closed at […]
