High water continues to impact Ohio River valley barge traffic
The movement of products and commodities by barge remains a challenge on the Ohio River and its tributaries thanks to last week’s heavy rains. Kyler Davis is with the Army […]
Founder of Kemin Industries dies
The co-founder and chairman of the board of Kemin Industries has died. Information from the company says 98-year-old R.W. Nelson died at his home Monday. Nelson was born in Kansas […]
45Z comment period ends Thursday
A former president of the National Corn Growers Association says producers still have time to comment on proposed regulations for the 45Z clean fuel production credit. Kevin Ross, who also […]
One of Nebraska’s oldest ranches on the market at $50 million
One of Nebraska’s largest and most historic cattle ranches is up for sale with a list price of $50 million. The Metgzer Ranch, located in Cherry County in the heart […]
Markets continue to navigate trade uncertainty
A livestock economist says the markets are stuck navigating a lot of uncertainty amid ongoing tariff discussions. Mississippi State University’s Josh Maples says, “Volatility is the absolute driver right now.” […]
Could Eastern Corn Belt rain change planting intentions?
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt to shift their planting intentions following the recent flooding. Ben Brown is with the University of Missouri. […]
House bills would eliminate Iowa sales tax on toilet paper, detergent
A slate of bills advancing in the Iowa House would eliminate the state sales tax on everyday items like toilet paper and laundry detergent and extend a state tax credit […]
Iowa farmer calls for quick de-escalation of U.S.-China trade war
Trade tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and China, and an eastern Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about the impact on producers. Dave Walton tells Brownfield China is the […]
Declining farmer sentiment results from ag export concerns
An ag economist says producers are expressing more concern about the future of U.S. ag exports in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. In this episode of Managing […]
Sioux City leaders to vote on restoring funding to anti-discrimination watchdogs
Leaders in Sioux City may reconsider a plan which drastically reduced the budget for the local human rights commission. The city council slashed the panel’s budget in February by $140,000 […]
