Weather and economics could force some last minute planting changes
A southeastern Illinois farmer says he hopes to start planting around the first of April. Jeff Scates, chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Council, says weather and commodity prices will […]
Turkey hatchery numbers show HPAI impact
U.S. turkey hatchery numbers were down in February. Those declines came as poultry producers continue to get hit hard by the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The USDA says […]
Broiler hatchery numbers see another rise
Broiler hatchery numbers continue to point towards higher production in 2025 than 2024. The USDA says 252.417 million broiler-type eggs entered incubation last week, rising 991,000 from the previous week […]
Iowa Transportation Commission to meet April 8 in Sioux Center
AMES, Iowa – March 12, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Sioux Center at the Terrace View Event Center, 230 St. Andrews Way […]
Added processing supporting new dairy shipment records in January
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says export values hit a new monthly high with nearly all major product categories seeing increased shipments in January. U.S. dairy shipments were up nearly […]
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CME cash dairy prices mostly higher
Cash dairy prices closed mostly higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange supported somewhat by strong cheese demand Wednesday. Dry whey unchanged at $0.48. Blocks up $0.00550 at $1.7250. Two trades […]
Some Iowa Fareway stores now selling Powerball, Mega Millions tickets at checkouts
The Iowa Lottery announced the roll out today of quick-pick Powerball and Mega Millions tickets you can buy at the cash register checkout in some Fareway grocery stores. Lottery spokesperson […]
Trump admin’s EPA to revisit Waters of United States
The Waters of the United States Rule is getting a revamp – again. The U.S. EPA says to date, the agency has failed to follow the law and implement the […]
U.S. ethanol stocks expand
The U.S. ethanol supply remains near multi-year highs. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says domestic stocks of 27.376 million barrels were up 87,000 on the week and 1.594 million on […]
