USDEC concerned about potential Trump tariffs

The U.S. Dairy Export Council’s trade expert is concerned about the planned tariffs from President Trump. Jaime Castaneda tells Brownfield when Trump announced there would be additional 25% tariffs on […]

Hull Home Damaged in Porch Fire

Hull, Iowa — A porch was destroyed and a home was damaged in a fire on Sunday afternoon in Hull. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, at about 4:45 […]

Spring crop insurance prices set

The vice president of farm services at NAU Country Insurance says crop insurance prices are favorable for corn ahead of the upcoming growing season. The prices, set at the end […]

Financial outlook improving for pig farmers

An ag economist is optimistic margins will continue improving for pig farmers this year. Christopher Pudenz with Iowa Farm Bureau says that’s mainly because input costs have softened. “2022, 2023, […]

Hog futures up on midday pork strength

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were lower, pressured by last week’s direct business and watching the distribution of this week’s show list. April live was down $.40 […]

Eminent domain bill advances to SD Senate

A bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines in South Dakota will advance to the Senate floor. On Monday, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee voted […]

Michigan Beef doubles its impact

The Michigan Industry Beef Commission says additional funding has brought new life into consumer outreach efforts. Executive Director George Quackenbush tells Brownfield, “We can’t fund our programs and market our beef […]

Soybeans, corn, wheat down, waiting for tariffs

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Brazil’s harvest is moving forward and there were beneficial weekend rains in parts of Argentina. New tariffs against key U.S. trading partners […]