Water Rate Changes Proposed to Help as Sioux Center Grows
To provide for the growing community’s water use, add a needed water tower, and continue updating aging infrastructure, Sioux Center Municipal Utilities is considering adjusting water rates. Proposed rate increases […]
MCGA president: SAF can help stop the hemorrhaging
The president of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to save family farms. During a recent Michigan Senate committee hearing, John Delmotte explained the […]
Iowa farmer pleased with start to growing season
A southeast Iowa farmer is pleased with how the growing season is unfolding. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa. “We’ve had a really good spring as far as […]
Added meat packing capacity should benefit cattle producers
A past president of the Illinois Beef Association says increased harvest capacity in the cattle industry means opportunity for producers. Dr. Paul Walker tells Brownfield, “That should mean we have […]
Impact of new dairy make allowances is significant
An economist says the new Federal Milk Marketing Order’s make allowances will take more money from farmers’ milk checks than they gain through other reforms. Danny Munch with American Farm […]
Mitloehner concerned about European views on reactive nitrogen emissions
A science professor and air quality specialist is concerned European influence could eventually result in further restrictions for U.S. livestock producers. Dr. Frank Mitloehner with the University of California Davis […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 6, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.42 and 1/2, up 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.57 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.70, down $1.40Jul. soybean oil […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat up, monitoring weather
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, cementing a higher weekly finish. Beans also followed soybean and crude oils, while waiting for details on U.S./China tariff talks. Officials […]
Seasonal warmth, heat ahead across the Heartland; a seasonally wet pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the […]
Study shows high oleic soybeans boosts dairy production
A recent study shows high oleic soybeans can improve milk production by about ten pounds per cow. Dr. Adam Locke with Michigan State University says cows make milk fat in […]
