New grain facility to offer marketing opportunities for Wisconsin, Minnesota farmers
A new grain facility on the Wisconsin-Minnesota border means new marketing opportunities for farmers. Shortly after a merger that formed Alcivia Cooperative, farmers told the board they needed a way […]
Minnesota Gov. Walz headed to Iowa for town hall
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz — the Democratic Party’s 2024 VP nominee — tonight said he’s “hitting the road, traveling to red states…to lend a megaphone to the people” and his […]
Rozeboom Inks One Year Deal with Carolina
Sioux Center native Christian Rozeboom has signed a contract with the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL Network Insider, Ian Rapoport. In a tweet on X, Rapoport revealed that the deal […]
Keep Iowa Beautiful ready to pick up trash for 25th year
Keep Iowa Beautiful is now signing up volunteers for its annual Pick-Up Iowa event. Executive Director Andy Franz says this is the 25th year of volunteers picking up trash along […]
ECAP assistance expected to start next week
The USDA is expected to roll out the first round of Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) funds starting next week. Brooke Appleton, USDA’s deputy under secretary for farm production and […]
UNL study shows ethanol’s impact on economy
A new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows the ethanol and co-products industry is contributing billions of dollars to the state’s economy. Tim Meyer, associate professor of practice in […]
Ag transportation, river infrastructure a concern for Wisconsin farmer
A Wisconsin crop farmer says transportation issues have been one of his biggest concerns this year. “Living in west-central Wisconsin, we’re blessed to have the fifth coast of the nation […]
Skor says the time is now to authorize year-round E15
The CEO of Growth Energy says there’s been some positive signals in Congress for a federal E15 solution. Emily Skor tells Brownfield bipartisan legislation that would allow year-round sales of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 12, 2025
May corn closed at $4.60 and 3/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.00 and 1/2, down 10 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $300.20, down $1.60May […]
Soybeans, corn see another round of losses
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Brazil’s soybean harvest has passed 60% complete and early activity is ongoing in Argentina. Domestic demand is solid, but export demand, especially […]
