Ban proposed on margarine, Red Dye 40 in food served in Iowa schools
A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would ban margarine and two food additives from the lunches and breakfasts served at Iowa schools. Representative Jeff Shipley, a Republican from […]
Two Mt. Pleasant women urge Iowa lawmakers to ban handling cell phones while driving
A bill to make it illegal to be handling or scrolling on a cell phone while driving has cleared a Senate subcommittee and two women from Mount Pleasant were at […]
Bill written after western Iowa woman’s 2016 death is headed to Trump’s desk
The first piece of legislation President Trump will sign into law includes provisions Iowa’s congressional delegation has sought for the past eight years. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is a sponsor […]
Cattle futures close sharply higher waiting for another round of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up sharply, expecting another round of steady to higher cash business. February live cattle closed $3.00 higher at $200.05 and […]
An early win for E15 in Trump’s second term
There’s a sign from the Trump administration that year-round E15 use is coming. The President signed an executive order declaring an energy emergency which included allowing E15 use in the […]
CFAA encouraged by Farm to Fly Act proposal
Officials with Clean Fuels Alliance America are encouraged by the reintroduction of the Farm to Fly Act in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan legislation is aimed at accelerating the development […]
Soybeans see some profit taking
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There is renewed talk of a tariff on China starting February 1st, which would have at least some impact on trade. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 22, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.84 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.56, down 11 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $315.80, up $4.80Mar. soybean oil […]
Beef imports likely to increase in 2025
A livestock economist says tight supplies will force more beef imports in 2025. Brenda Boetel with the University of Wisconsin River Falls tells Brownfield says the U.S. imported almost 4.4 […]
Broiler sets, placements stay ahead of year ago trend
Broiler sets and placements posted another year-to-year gain last week. The USDA says 248.53 million eggs were set into incubation, down 105,000 on the week, but up 4% on the […]
