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 […]
Is another interest rate cut coming?
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the short-term. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “These measures of inflation directly impact most […]
Farming and ranching honorable pursuit
Commentary. I have said it many times: farming is not an easy life’s work and certainly not for the faint of heart. Farming can push you to your physical and […]
Fire Destroys Alton Residence
On January 20, at 5:26 PM, Sioux County Communications received a 9-1-1 report of a structure fire at 207 10th Street, Alton, IA. The Alton Fire Department arrived to find […]
Lower number of layers impacts egg production
U.S. egg production declined during December. The USDA says 9.12 billion eggs were produced during the last month of 2024, falling 3% from December 2023, at least partially because of […]
A global look at the fertilizer market
Farmers could continue to face challenges with access to fertilizer in 2025. Josh Linville with Stone X Group says the shifting geopolitical landscapes are affecting fertilizer availability and profitability. “In […]
State economic funds approved for Coralville, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Le Grand
Two startup companies are getting a boost from the Iowa Economic Development Authority board. IEDA spokesperson Kannan Kappleman says Reality Wave based in Coralville is one of the businesses.”Reality Wave […]
