Congresswoman Hinson expects to get a lot done with Republican gains in election
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she is excited to win another term and return to Washington knowing the Republicans retain control of the House. “I came into Congress under total […]
October unemployment moves up slightly as businesses wait on election outcome
The state unemployment rate moved up one-tenth of a point in October to three percent. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says there’s been minimal movement the last several months […]
New life in the farm bill
The head lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the election results could motivate Congress to get a farm bill passed in its lame duck session. Ethan Lane tells […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat rebound
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Contracts bought back some of the recent losses, with help from a bounce in soybean products. China says it will cancel VAT […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 15, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.24, up 5 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.98 and 1/2, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $289.60, up $2.60Dec. soybean oil closed at 45.35, up […]
Crop insurance enrollment not impacted by lack of farm bill
Brownfield interviewed Johansson during the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. The post Crop insurance enrollment not impacted by lack of farm bill appeared first […]
A changing pattern ahead; unsettled weather, showery for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for warmer-than-normal weather along and near the Pacific Coast and from the […]
Summit wins carbon pipeline permit in North Dakota
State regulators in North Dakota approved a pipeline route permit today (Friday) for the Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon capture pipeline. The route approved by the North Dakota Public Service […]
Cash dairy prices mixed to end the week
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.6550. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0350 at $1.6925. Four […]
Healthcare apprentice program celebrated at Broadlawns in Des Moines
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Thursday at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines declaring next week “Apprenticeship Week” in Iowa. Broadlawns used an Iowa Workforce Development Grant in 2023 […]