Cattle futures supported by higher boxed beef
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of widespread direct business with boxed beef up at midday. April live cattle closed $.62 higher at $195.72 […]
National Chicken Council petitions FDA to change egg rule
The National Chicken Council wants the Food and Drug Administration to change a rule it says would put millions of unused eggs back into the market. Dr. Ashley Peterson says […]
Investments in market development improve profitability for producers
The head of the U.S. Grains Council says more dollars need to be invested in the Foreign Market Development and the Market Access Program, not less. Ryan LeGrand says those […]
Bedford man serving time for killing mother dies in prison
A Bedford man who was convicted of killing his mother in 2020 has died in prison. The Iowa Department of Corrections reports that 36-year-old Christian Andrew May died Sunday morning […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 25, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.79 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.31 and 1/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $293.80, up $2.00Mar. […]
Wheat extends decline
Soybeans were narrowly mixed, with nearby contracts up on bull spreading ahead of March going into delivery. There’s more rain in the forecast for dry parts of Argentina and harvest […]
AgriNet grain bin invention would automate cleanout
An Iowa farmer is looking to patent technology that would improve grain bin safety. Caleb Renner of Klemme calls his invention AgriNet. “I had a pitch competition through my local […]
The first half of Indiana’s legislative session is complete
The director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says property taxes have dominated the first half of the Indiana legislative session. Andy Tauer says finding a solution is a […]
Would coverage of weight loss drugs reduce Iowa Medicaid costs?
Legislators may launch a study of how weight loss drugs might reduce costs in the Iowa Medicaid program. Jeffrey Boeyink is a lobbyist for Eli Lilly the company which has […]
Ranking Members calling for more support for rural America
Two Minnesota Democratic members of Congress are concerned about how farmers can navigate the current ag economy without a bipartisan farm bill. Angie Craig is the Ranking Member of the […]
