Upper Mississippi River shipping season ends December 9th
Shipping on the upper Mississippi River upstream from Lynxville, Wisconsin will end December 9th this year. Patrick Moes with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St Paul District tells Brownfield […]
NMPF leadership selected at annual meeting
The National Milk Producers Federation has several new board members. During their annual meeting last week in Phoenix, Arizona, delegates approved: Cowell and Eigenbrood also were elected to NMPF’s […]
Employers are hiring Iowans now for holiday jobs, from retail to deliveries
Iowans who are considering picking up some seasonal work during the final few months of the year should apply now, according to a University of Iowa business professor. Peggy Stover, […]
Patiently waiting on GMO-dispute panel ruling
The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he’s looking forward to seeing the ruling in Mexico’s GMO corn dispute, expected in the next few weeks. […]
High winds and record-setting temperatures cause weather concerns across the Midwest
The Associate Director of the Midwest Regional Climate Center says record-setting temperatures and high winds ahead of a cold front are increasing the risk for severe weather this week. Melissa […]
Lawmakers question USDA on Pure Prairie Poultry oversight
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning USDA’s oversight after Minnesota-based Pure Prairie Poultry filed for bankruptcy less than 2 years after receiving more than $45 million in loans and […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remains unchanged at $0.6025. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.6050 to $0.6075. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Western Illinois harvest wrapping up
A region manager for Wyffels Hybrids says a bountiful corn harvest is nearing completion in west central Illinois. Eli Klokkenga says the dry weather has pushed harvest pace. “The majority […]
Farmer says additional restrictions move the goalposts for farmers
The American Soybean Association is expressing concern following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement it is tightening restrictions on the registration of Glufosinate-P. Alan Meadows, a Tennessee farmer and ASA director, […]
MFA Incorporated fined for grain bin accident
The U.S. Department of Labor says MFA Incorporated, a Missouri-based farm cooperative, could have prevented an accident that happened at a rail facility earlier this year. Three employees operating as […]
