Ex Gov. Vilsack offers set of rural issues for 2026 consideration
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack is planning to meet with groups around the state to tout ideas that offer farmers different income streams and keep more people in rural Iowa. […]
Bill would change definition of bullying in Iowa schools
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would change how the state defines bullying and harassment in schools. Current law says bullying could be based on a list of traits […]
Dordt University Coaching Staff Recognized by Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce
Dordt University coaching staff involved with Sioux Center Recreation received the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award this spring as part of the 2025 Spirit of Community event. […]
Wisconsin county group exposes students to ag career opportunities
A Wisconsin county is giving middle school students a chance to explore career paths in agriculture. The Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation is working with Ebert Enterprises, a dairy and […]
Cattle futures higher on Tuesday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed […]
Check seed tags for germ quality
A soybean researcher is urging farmers to take another look at the fine print on the seed tags before planting. Shawn Conley with the Wisconsin Soybean Program says last year’s […]
Agronomist: crops can pull through in water-logged fields
An agronomist in Arkansas says there could still be good yield potential for flooded crops in the northeast part of the state. “There was already rice, soybeans and corn up […]
Solar research suggests economic and water benefits for farmers
Researchers at Michigan State University are studying how farmers can benefit from converting a portion of farmland into solar energy. Earth and Environmental Sciences doctoral student Jake Stid tells Brownfield […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 29, 2025
May corn closed at $4.60 and 1/2, down 15 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.41, down 11 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $290.50, up $3.50May soybean oil closed at […]
Red meat exports to China hindered by retaliatory tariffs
The US Meat Export Federation’s vice president of economic analysis says China’s retaliatory tariffs have halted red meat exports to the country. Erin Borror says the disruption could be costly […]
