MO water rights bill passes
Missouri lawmakers have approved a bill that would require a permit to export water outside of the state. Jacob Knaebel with the Missouri Corn Growers Association says it’s good news […]
MSU weighs in on digester bill
Michigan lawmakers are considering 15 years of digestate land application research from Michigan State University as hearings continue for pending bipartisan legislation. Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center director Dr. […]
MO ag infrastructure could be in special session
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says capital improvement funding could be on the agenda when he calls a special legislative session, “You know, the House position on trying to leave a […]
SHIPS for America Act reintroduced, Sen. Young says it could benefit US agriculture
Legislation has been reintroduced in the US Senate that could help boost ag exports by revitalizing the nation’s shipbuilding industry. Senator Todd Young of Indiana, co-author of the Shipbuilding and Harbor […]
Dordt University Continues Renovations of Rozenboom Athletic Center
Dordt University is investing in key improvements to the Rozenboom Athletic Center, with renovations scheduled to be completed in late fall. This is phase two of a three-phase project, with […]
Iowa Representative welcomes pharmacy benefit management reform
An Iowa lawmaker is pleased legislation that addresses rural healthcare concerns passed this session. Representative Shannon Latham tells Brownfield pharmacy benefit management reform was one of her priorities. “We have […]
Grassley’s Office to Hold Local Meetings
Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hours in 12 counties from May 22 to May 23. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share […]
Soybeans, bean oil consolidate
Soybeans were mixed, also ending the week mixed. Contracts consolidated in light trade volume after Thursday’s drop, after initial support from the solid NOPA member crush numbers from April and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 16, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.43 and 1/2, down 5 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.50, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $291.90, down $4.50Jul. soybean oil closed at […]
New IL wheat checkoff “very, very positive”
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the overwhelming passage of a new checkoff fund makes it an exciting time for the state’s wheat industry. Jerry Costello says […]
