Soybeans, wheat see dollar pressure
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, along with the higher trade in the dollar during the session. Beans continue to monitor harvest activity and yield numbers in […]
GOP lawmakers urge carbon pipeline opponents to keep up the pressure
Republicans who oppose the use of eminent domain to seize land for the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline are urging Iowans to lobby members of the Senate to protect property […]
Indiana Farm Bureau members remain concerned about property taxes
Combatting property tax increases remains a priority for Indiana Farm Bureau. Scott county president Ethan McNeely says property taxes are projected to increase another 20% this year. “That type of […]
Grain Safety Week underscores prevention, preparedness
Agribusiness leaders are taking a stand for grain bin safety as fatality rates remain high among entrapment cases. Michigan Agri-Business Association President Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield, “Making sure that everybody goes home safe every […]
Economist says decline in placements expected to continue
The USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed numbers had placements down 18 percent in its latest report. Mississippi State University livestock economist Josh Maples says the February 2024 placement number contributed to […]
Iowa sees shortage of foster families as kids face going to emergency shelters
Iowa saw more children in foster care who were referred to a home last year than there were licensed foster families, according to Four Oaks, the state’s contractor for licensing […]
President Trump signs EO designating potash a critical mineral
The Fertilizer Institute is optimistic President Trump’s executive order recognizing potash as a critical mineral could help increase access to the product. Vice president of government affairs Ed Thomas says the goal […]
H5N1 detected in central Minnesota dairy herd
The H5N1 virus has been detected on a 600-head dairy farm in central Minnesota. Michael Crusan with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health says it’s the first detection in livestock […]
Ashley Feekes
Rock Valley Events
Custom ag drone applicator increasing acres per hour
The scale and effectiveness of ag applicator drones continue to increase. Jordan Stickle with Agri-Spray Drones of Austin, Minnesota says he’s seen a significant jump since getting into the business […]
