Wolf withdraws application to build carbon pipeline in Iowa
Wolf Carbon Solutions has withdrawn its application for a state permit to build a carbon pipeline in eastern Iowa. Developers had plans for a 95-mile pipeline to capture carbon emissions […]
Iowa fall months end up being in the top ten for warmth
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says this fall is going down among the warmest we’ve ever seen in Iowa. “Over four degrees above average for meteorological fall, September, October, November, so […]
Cooperative leader says FMMO referendum is not the end of the battle
The leader of a dairy cooperative says efforts to improve conditions for dairy farmers doesn’t end with the referendum on federal milk marketing order reforms. Tim Trotter with Edge Dairy […]
Soybeans down, corn mixed, watching weather in South America
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Development weather in most of South America continues to look non-threatening to favorable. Conditions in much of Brazil are nearly ideal […]
Farmer hopes for more trade agreements
A farmer and member of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says now that the election is over, it’s time to get back to creating new trade agreements. Shane Goplin tells […]
October corn for ethanol, soybean crush up on month
The amount of corn used for ethanol production during October 2024 was slightly less than October 2023. The USDA says 460.493 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production, […]
National Sorghum Producers chairwoman says crop is vital to U.S. biofuel production
The chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers says the group will continue to promote sorghum as an option to help meet biofuels production goals. Amy France says in terms of climate-friendly crops, sorghum ranks […]
Northeast Iowa city launches state’s first program to make fines, fees more affordable
Dubuque is unveiling a first-in-Iowa initiative aimed at reducing fines and fees for low-income residents. The Equitable Fines and Fees Program will meet those residents where they live and connect […]
Cover crops working for central Illinois farmer
A central Illinois farmer is seeing the long-term benefits of cover crops. Kris Reynolds, who farms in Montgomery County, says he’s utilized the practice for over a decade. “It was […]
Cash dairy prices mostly steady to higher Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except for block cheese Monday, following the four-day holiday weekend at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were up $0.0175 at $0.7275. Three sales […]
