Governor signs gender identity bill into law
Governor Kim Reynolds today signed the bill into law that removes the words gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. The governor released a video statement saying the signing […]
Another delay for Beneficial Ownership Information filing
Attorneys following the Corporate Transparency Act say the on-again-off again deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information reports is off again. Iqan Fadaei and Christopher Seamster represent businesses including farms at the […]
EPA set to give Ohio, South Dakota another year for E15
The EPA says it plans to give Midwestern states an extra year to prepare for permanent year-round E15 fuel sales. South Dakota and Ohio have asked for a one-year extension […]
Iowa Secretary Naig Supports USDA’s Avian Flu Response Plan
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has voiced his support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s updated response plan to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI), announced by U.S. Secretary […]
More details needed for USDA’s HPAI plan
The executive vice president of the Poultry Federation says USDA’s new approach to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is good, but a few more details are needed. Blake Rollins tells […]
MOFB healthcare plan being considered again in legislature
Legislation allowing Missouri Farm Bureau to offer a healthcare plan to its members is being considered a third time in the state legislature. The effort fell short again in the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 28, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.53 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.11 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $291.70, up 80 […]
Live, feeder cattle futures close sharply lower Friday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed sharply lower, pressured by the week-to-week decline in direct cash prices. April live was down $3.47 at $192.65 and June was […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat end session, week with losses
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week decline. The trade continues to monitor development weather in Argentina and harvest activity […]
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