Temporary agreement reached, ports to resume operations
Port workers have reached a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike at East and Gulf Coast ports. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says having supply chain certainty […]
AADC, AFBF continue call for mandatory dairy cost of production surveys
Farmers and farm organizations continue to express concerns about USDA’s proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch told a group of […]
Market analyst: corn market harvest lows likely in
A market analyst says he thinks the corn market has hit harvest lows and it might not be a bad time to market new crop corn. Tim Marsh with Summit […]
Developer makes pitch to state regulators for Cedar Rapids casino
Developers of a casino proposed for Cedar Rapids are making their presentation to state regulators today. The presentation was streamed by KCRG TV, and Suzanne Leckert, a consultant with Convergence […]
Easy to second guess with these markets
Corn and soybean farmers might be second guessing marketing decisions this harvest season. Josh Hitzhusen from Rockwell in north-central Iowa was recently asked by Brownfield about his approach to selling. […]
Illinois Livestock Development Group facilitating industry growth
A northwestern Illinois cattle producer says the Illinois Livestock Development Group is helping to facilitate investments in the industry across the state. Ellen Rahn, who’s family operation is based in […]
India shows short and long-term market potential for U.S. corn
The president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association sees short and long-term market potential in India. Stu Swanson recently visited the country on a trade mission with Iowa’s governor and […]
Cash cattle trade remains at a standstill
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, with boxed beef mixed at midday, waiting for the week’s direct business. December live was down $1.30 at $186.40 and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 3, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.28 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.46, down 10 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $332.50, down $7.90Dec. soybean oil closed at […]
Southeast Iowa harvest update
A southeast Iowa farmer says soybean harvest progress continues to be steady and yields have been better than expected. Tim Meyer raises corn and soybeans in Henry County. “Yields are […]
