Flood awareness is part of Iowa’s severe weather awareness
Severe Weather Awareness Week is wrapping up with a reminder on how to stay safe during flooding. National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Rogers says flood deaths can be avoided. “One […]
As April 2nd date looms, long-term tariff concerns grow
An ag economist is voicing concerns about how additional tariffs could impact the long-term viability of the ag industry. Ohio State University’s Ian Sheldon says he’s worried about the future […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 28, 2025
May corn closed at $4.53 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.23, up 6 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $293.50, down $1.00May soybean oil […]
Not much change year-over-year for input costs, Iowa farmer says
A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs are one of his biggest concerns heading into the growing season. “To me, unfortunately it’s about the same as what we were last […]
Supply and demand clarity needed
An extension grain marketing specialist says answers to important U.S. supply and demand questions can provide clearer market direction. USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, released on Monday, is expected to show […]
Vilsack: U.S. tariff response matters
A former U.S. ag secretary says it matters how countries respond to U.S. trade tariffs. “It’s not as if we have markets in the United States where excess grain can […]
Soybeans up on bean oil, pre-report position squaring
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a higher week. The trade was watching South American harvest activity and waiting for […]
KSU College of Agriculture Dean reacts to research lab closures
An official with Kansas State University says he’s disappointed the school had to suspend operations at its two Feed the Future Innovation Labs. “It’s unfortunate that we had to make […]
Drone data breach concerns
The vice president of Indiana Farm Bureau says farmers are becoming more concerned about drone data collection. Kendell Culp says while drones have increased efficiency on the farm, data breaches are […]
Northern Illinois farmer prepping for planting season
A northwestern Illinois farmer says preparations are well underway for the spring planting season. Jon Rosenstiel, who raises row crops and cattle in Stephenson County, tells Brownfield, “We have fertilizer […]
