Western Christian Boys 76, Le Mars 58
Iowa A.G. opens investigation of sheriff after his remarks about ICE detentions
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she has opened an investigation into a northeast Iowa sheriff who has said his department will not help Immigration and Customs Enforcement take unconstitutional […]
Le Mars Girls 63, Western Christian 57
Cattle futures drop on direct cash pressure
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by this week’s direct business and some signs the strength in wholesale beef might be waning for now. April […]
The timing of the rain will matter this year
With a La Niña in place, precipitation could be sparse throughout much of the Corn Belt. CattleFax meteorologist Matt Makens tells Brownfield, “Whether it be early May, mid-May, late […]
Mandatory country of origin labeling reintroduced
Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate to reinstate country of origin labeling for beef. Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, bill co-sponsor, called on Ag Secretary […]
Iowa Modernizes Nutrient Reduction Strategy for Soil and Water Health
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Department of Natural Resources, and Iowa State University unveiled updates to the Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS). The INRS is a science […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 6, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.95 and 1/4, up 2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.60 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $306.40, down $1.90Mar. soybean oil […]
Governor Mike Parson honored with naming of new Meat Sciences Lab
The University of Missouri Board of Curators has voted to name the developing meat sciences laboratory on the MU campus after former Governor Mike Parson. The new building’s name will […]
Wheat ends session solidly higher
Soybeans higher on short covering and technical buying. There’s been more rain in dry parts of Argentina, likely stabilizing crop conditions, but some top end yield potential may have already […]
