Ernst says vetting of Trump pick Hegseth to continue
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is not yet ready to say how she’ll vote on President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Pentagon. During an appearance on Fox News today, Ernst indicated […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 5, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.35, up 5 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.93 and 3/4, up 10 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $291.10, down 80 centsJan. soybean oil closed at 42.31, […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat see modest gains Thursday
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans saw some additional direction from bean oil, which was up on solid global demand expectations. Soybean meal was down on product […]
Lawmakers looking at last-minute farm bill options
Congressman Derrick Van Orden with a copy of the House Farm Bill package passed in May A Wisconsin member of the House Agriculture Committee expects some farm-related legislation in the […]
Iowa Christmas tree growers enjoyed better conditions this year
With Thanksgiving over, many people are now searching for a live Christmas tree. Northeast Iowa grower Robert Moulds says the wet spring was a relief this year after battling the […]
MSU Pavilion receives major commitment from Michigan Farm Bureau
The Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is partnering with Michigan State University to expand the livestock pavilion on campus. Vice President of Marketing Deb Dansby with Michigan Farm Bureau […]
Global trade could get more complex under incoming Trump administration
The head of RaboReasearch Food and Agribusiness for North America says global food and ag trade could be more complex under the incoming Trump administration. Roland Fumasi says the proposed […]
Subsoil moisture outlook for 2025
Pictured: Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan (Brownfield photo) The state climatologist for Iowa says he’s keeping a close eye on subsoil moisture profiles across the region. Justin Glisan with the […]
Benefits of using sustainable ag practices
A southwest Indiana farmer says more farmers should consider implementing sustainable ag practices. Don Villwock is the co-chair of Indiana Smart Agriculture. “For two years, we had conversations of how we […]
IRS says tax scams increase as the year winds down
The Internal Revenue Service is holding a National Tax Security Awareness Week. IRS spokesman, Christopher Miller says holiday scams ramp up in December, especially ones involving taxes. “And these frequently […]
