Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 27, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.64 and 3/4, down 13 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $290.90, down $2.50Mar. […]
Wildlife’s role in carrying HPAI
A biologist says he expects the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza to continue as spring migration season approaches. Eli Fleace is with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. “It’s […]
Corn, wheat pressured by USDA expectations
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA is projecting lower planted area this year and improved demand next marketing year at the annual Ag Outlook Forum. Contracts […]
Farmers and ranchers need a farm bill
The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says farmers and ranchers need the certainty of a five-year farm bill. Buck Wehrbein of Nebraska told the U.S. Senate Ag Committee […]
Survey: Majority of Iowans say state needs to do more about food insecurity
Two-thirds of Iowans say food insecurity is a problem in their local community, according to a survey released by the Iowa Food Bank Association. It found 35-percent of respondents said […]
Area Scores: February 16-22, 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLClass 4A Region 1 Semi-FinalsSioux City Heelan 79, Le Mars 29CB Lewis Central 50, Glenwood 26Class 4A Region 7 Semi-FinalsSioux Center 52, MOC-Floyd […]
Dairy margin program is out of date
A sixth-generation dairy farmer says the Dairy Margin Coverage program needs to be updated to better reflect actual milk production in the next farm bill. Vermont’s Harold Howrigan testified this […]
Nebraska lawmakers considering bill to increase protections for meat and poultry workers
Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that could increase protections for meatpacking and poultry workers during animal disease outbreaks. State Senator Dunixi Guereca is the bill’s sponsor. “This bill emerges […]
Pork, rice export sales up on the week
There were a few bright spots in the weekly export sales update. The USDA says pork sales during the week ending February 20th were up on the week thanks to […]
Illinois continuing to monitor H5N1 in dairy cattle
The Illinois state veterinarian says the state is increasing its efforts to monitor dairy cattle for H5N1 avian flu. Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “The Illinois Department of Public Health […]
