Wisconsin farm groups support funding PACE conservation easement program
A Wisconsin program that pays farmers for permanent agricultural conservation easements might get its first funding since its creation in 2009. Wisconsin’s Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement or PACE program […]
Researcher takes a deeper dive into Influenza A
An epidemiologist at Colorado State University is studying how Influenza A is being spread in dairy cows. For the last 10 months, Dr. Jason Lombard and a team of researchers […]
Cattle futures higher ahead of On Feed numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of Thursday’s On Feed report from the USDA and this week’s direct business. June live closed $.72 higher […]
Disaster assistance requested from USDA
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has asked the USDA to provide federal disaster assistance to 27 counties following damaging winds, excessive rains and flooding. In a letter, Kehoe says the weather […]
Minnesota ag coalition challenges lawsuit against MSPCA and MDA
A coalition of Minnesota ag groups opposes litigation they say targets farmers in the state. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says three environmental activist organizations claim the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 15, 2025
May corn closed at $4.81 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.36, down 5 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $294.20, down $2.90May soybean oil […]
American Dairy Association of Indiana’s Fastest Rookie Luncheon
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the American Dairy Association of Indiana’s Fastest Rookie Luncheon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The post American Dairy Association of Indiana’s Fastest Rookie Luncheon appeared first […]
Soybeans, corn finish mixed, wheat sees profit taking
Soybeans were mixed. U.S. planting is underway, Brazil’s harvest is nearly over, and Argentina’s harvest is ongoing. The trade’s also keeping an eye out for any public progress on tariff […]
Governor gets bill creating ‘Center for Intellectual Freedom’ at University of Iowa
A bill to establish a Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa has cleared the Iowa House and Senate with Republican support. Senator Kerry Gruenhagen of Walcott said […]
Sioux Center Lowers Speed Limits for Safer Streets in Growing Neighborhoods
Sioux Center has adjusted some speed limits downward to enhance safety and align with traffic patterns in growing residential and commercial areas. On 13th Avenue NE, north of the high […]