Iowa averaged near normal rainfall for April
April had plenty of showers at times, but state climatologist Justin Glisan says overall precipitation for the month was near normal. “We’re coming in about 3.4 inches of precipitation, and […]
Live cattle, hog futures mixed heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower, watching the rest of the week’s direct business develop. June live cattle closed $1.25 higher at $209.65 and […]
Special pesticide label granted for red sunflower weevil in South Dakota
Sunflower growers in South Dakota can use Malathion to control red sunflower weevils this year. Tom Gere with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources says the U.S. […]
Minnesota farmer seeks “peace of mind” with new farm bill
Some farmers might be running short on patience as Congress continues work on a new farm bill. Southwest Minnesota corn and soybean grower Bryan Biegler says he’s frustrated it’s taking […]
USDA Report Highlights Trends Across Iowa’s Agricultural Markets
In March 2025, Iowa’s agricultural community saw a mix of modest gains and subtle shifts. Corn saw an average of $4.53 per bushel, a price that, despite a small 6-cent […]
Funding increases expected for Michigan Ag & Natural Resources Departments
Michigan lawmakers have approved funding increases that could offset federal funding cuts at the USDA. State Senator Sam Singh says conservation districts need to be supported. “The cuts that we’re […]
Rollins says MAHA focused on increasing access to healthy food
The Secretary of Agriculture says farmers are part of the solution as the Make America Healthy Again Commission is focused on increasing access to healthy foods. Brooke Rollins says the […]
New Producer Economic Security Act re-introduced
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says re-introduced bi-partisan legislation would offer a solution to farmland access for beginning farmers. Illinois Democrat Nikki Budzinski says the New Producer […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 1, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.72 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.50 and 1/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.30, down $3.70Jul. […]
Governor Reynolds, Speaker Grassley spar over state spending
A disagreement over whether to spend $14 million boosting pay for paraeducators in public schools is the big stumbling block in budget talks among Republican lawmakers.Du Governor Kim Reynolds said […]
