Soybean Meal Becomes More Attractive for Dairy Cows
Missouri Soybeans’ strategic plan includes boosting soybean meal demand for livestock feeding, including dairy cows. Producing more meal, thereby lowering costs, improves livestock farmers’ bottom lines. Market Development Director Matt […]
Concerns grow over uncertainty in the ag economy for 2025
An economist says there are several issues that could create more uncertainty for the ag economy in 2025. Jay Rempe with Rolling Prairie Economics says he’s concerned about supply […]
Indiana state budget cuts could impact Indiana agriculture long-term
Some ag groups are concerned Indiana’s new budget will impact the long-term viability of the state’s ag industry. Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron says the state’s department of agriculture […]
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 21 | Soybeans Improve Dairy Producers’ Bottom Line
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, learn about how Missouri Soybeans has partnered with seed companies, resulting in an expansion of demand for SOYLEIC soybeans as dairy cow rations. That means […]
Trone Garriott is first Democrat to announce campaign in Iowa’s 3rd congressional district
State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott is running for the Democratic nomination in Iowa’s third congressional district, which Republican Zach Nunn has represented since 2023. Trone Garriott of West Des Moines […]
Iowa walks for Huntington’s disease raise money, awareness
Walks to bring awareness to a rare degenerative disease were held in five Iowa cities over the weekend. Huntington’s disease is a genetic brain disorder that causes progressive nerve cell […]
Effort seeks to prevent misinformation about measles to Iowa immigrants
As more measles outbreaks are reported in the U.S., a partnership in Iowa is starting a vaccination awareness campaign to connect refugee and immigrant communities with doctors. Refugee and Immigrant […]
Oklahoma National Stockyards has new owners
The Oklahoma National Stockyards has been placed under contract for purchase. An independent business owner and an Oklahoma cattleman are leading the group of buyers. The terms of the agreement […]
Warren Buffett to retire at year’s end, Iowan Greg Abel to become Berkshire CEO
An Iowan will become chief executive of the world’s 8th most valuable company. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, who is 94 years old, made the announcement to a crowd of […]
Wisconsin whey protein plant sold
A Wisconsin dairy ingredients plant has been sold, and the new owners will expand its capacity. Actus Nutrition, formerly known as Milk Specialties acquired the Foremost Farms Sparta, Wisconsin facility. […]