Weekly ethanol numbers mixed
U.S. ethanol production trickled slightly lower for the second consecutive week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.095 million barrels per day, down 7,000 on the week, but […]
Chief Justice makes the case for raising Iowa judges’ pay
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen is making another pitch for judges’ pay raises. “Addressing judicial pay should not and it cannot be a rare occurrence,” she said this […]
2025 begins with questions around pork demand
A swine lending specialist suggests there’s some uncertainty for pork demand in 2025. Daryl Timmerman with Compeer Financial says consumers could more closely scrutinize food costs. “I know there’s some […]
Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-lower Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7375. Two sales were recorded at that price. After a nine-cent price jump Monday, Forty-pound […]
Crop insurance changes present opportunities
A crop insurance specialist with Farm Credit Illinois says changes to the federal crop insurance program present opportunities for farmers. Jack Young says farmers can protect even more of their […]
Ex-cop from north-central Iowa faces porn charge
A former Eagle Grove police officer is accused of sending explicit images to a minor while on duty. Twenty-seven-year-old Colt Richardson is charged with dissemination and exhibition of obscene material […]
Grassley talks trade with USDA nominee Rollins
The importance of bilateral trade is being impressed upon President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ag Secretary. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he recently met with Brooke Rollins and highlighted some […]
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Financial Market Recap & Outlook
Producer optimistic for nationwide year-round E15
The ethanol industry is hoping to see year-round nationwide availability of E15 soon. Erik Huschitt from Badger State Ethanol tells Brownfield he’s optimistic legislation allowing E15 everywhere year-round will pass […]
Warm 2024 sets new records
A state climatologist says 2024 was the warmest year on record for the U.S. and across the globe. Jeff Andresen in Michigan tells Brownfield, “Some of it has to do […]
