Spencer seeks state help to qualify for FEMA funds for key project
City officials in Spencer are hoping the State of Iowa will help pay for an analysis to determine the full extent of flood damage to the city’s wastewater treatment system. […]
Iowan wanted for child exploitation caught in Indonesia
The U.S. Marshals Service reports an Iowa man wanted on multiple federal child sexual exploitation charges had been found in Indonesia. Information from the U.S. Marshals says they searched 32-year-old […]
Biofuels bring soybean sustainability
Many soybean farmers see biofuels as a major key to their sustainability. Illinois farmer Brady Holst, who also serves as a director with the Illinois Soybean Association, says demand from […]
Live cattle futures mixed watching direct business develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct cash business. February live cattle closed $.30 higher at $197.05 and April […]
Farmer injured by bull near Winterset dies
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports a man died after being attacked by a bull on a farm near Winterset Sunday evening. Deputies found 76-year-old Mark Hollingsworth unresponsive in the […]
Ag co-op, Landus, to layoff portion of its workforce
Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus has announced a round of layoffs within the company. In a statement to Brownfield, a Landus spokesperson said they recently cut less than 10% of their […]
More conservation practices will be rewarded by 45Z credit
An ag researcher says farmers can benefit the most if all conservation practices incentivized through the 45Z tax credit are in place. Michigan State University’s Bruno Basso tells Brownfield, “Ideally, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 21, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.90, up 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.67 and 1/4, up 33 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $311.00, up $13.80Mar. soybean oil […]
Continuing to monitor President Trump’s talk about tariffs
The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says he’s optimistic that President Trump’s tariff talk will remain just a bargaining tool. Mark Eisele ranches in Wyoming. “I’m hoping that […]
Soybeans strong with easing of China concerns
Soybeans were sharply higher on speculative and technical buying. The Trump administration says it is not applying any new tariffs to China, yet. It looks like recent talks between Presidents […]
