Siouxland tourism joins project to enhance accessibility of attractions
Explore Siouxland has received a $10,000r tourism grant from the state Economic Development Authority to support a project called “Wheel the World.” Spokesperson Kristen Heimgartner says the project aims to […]
Sustainability in the soy industry
The new treasurer of the United Soybean Board says he continues to focus on sustainable ag practices on his operation. Matt Gast is a first-generation farmer from Valley City, North […]
Kentucky, Mississippi farmers discuss challenging growing season
Delta farmers are reflecting on the 2024 growing season. Western Kentucky farmer Brent Gatton says weather was his biggest challenge. “We were extremely dry early on and then probably toward […]
Central Illinois organic fertilizer plant gets boost
The director of global pet food and North American growth for French-based Innovafeed says organic farmers will soon have better access to the company’s unique fertilizer. Sean Madison says it […]
Livestock economist expecting some contraction in January cattle inventory report
A livestock economist says he still expects to see some contraction in the January cattle inventory report. Don Close, with Terrain Ag tells Brownfield there could be between 200,000 to […]
Farmers Union members source local food for convention
Wisconsin Farmers Union members get to enjoy the fruits of their labor, as well as the meat and vegetables during their state convention. Cara Vellender with Wisconsin Farmers Union says […]
Michigan confirms HPAI in commercial poultry
The first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza since May in a commercial poultry flock has been reported in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 16, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.45, up 5 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.82, down 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $286.90, up 70 centsJan. soybean oil closed at 41.72, […]
Four new HPAI cases in Iowa
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says four new cases of the disease have been confirmed since the weekend. […]
Peru’s ag minister visits Indiana to discuss trade expansion
Peru’s Director of Agriculture says there’s an opportunity to enhance the country’s trade relationship with the United States. H.E. Angel Manuel Manero Campos said by translator that Peru and the U.S. […]
