Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 20, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.98, up 1/2 centMar. soybeans closed at $10.45 and 1/2, up 13 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $296.00, up $1.30Mar. soybean oil closed at […]
Soybean growers facing climate and economic challenges
A soybean specialist with Clemson University says the nation’s soybean growers are facing challenges on several fronts. Michael Plumblee says changing weather patterns are impacting production across the country. “Regardless […]
Ohio farmer concerned about tighter margins in 2025
A northwest Ohio farmer says the ag economy has impacted his farm plans for this year. Justin Gravatt is a grain farmer in Union County. “Just trying to put the […]
Attorney General Bird discusses crime victim services in northwest Iowa
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird was in northwest Iowa today (Thursday) to hold a roundtable with the Sioux County Sheriff’s office to discuss crime victims’ services. Bird states it is […]
Ethanol production, stocks above a week ago
U.S. ethanol production improved slightly last week and stocks grew. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.082 million barrels per day, up 2,000 on the week and unchanged […]
January red meat production up 2% on year
U.S. commercial red meat production was up in January 2025. The USDA says total production of 4.885 billion pounds was 2% above January 2024, with beef production gaining 4% to […]
Michigan FFA continues to see growth
Michigan FFA’s state advisor says interest in career and technical training programs is helping to grow the organization. Mark Forbush tells Brownfield, “We have seven new programs than we had last year.” […]
Bill to require Iowa law officers cooperate with federal immigration orders
Iowa police and sheriff’s departments would be required to enforce any federal order to detain someone suspected of being in the country illegally under a bill advancing in the Iowa […]
New Indiana State Veterinarian comments on current HPAI situation
The new Indiana State Veterinarian says the surge of highly pathogenic avian influenza has the state on high alert. Kyle Shipman tells Brownfield, “Currently, we have 12 commercial flocks and […]
Egg prices reach $4.95 national average in January
Egg prices continue to soar higher across the U.S. Dr. Valerie Kilders is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and focuses her research on […]
