Family still seeks information 30 years after Iowa TV anchor disappears
Friends, family and co-workers of Jodi Huisentruit gathered in front of KIMT TV in downtown Mason City this morning on the 30th anniversary her disappearance. Investigators believe someone grabbed the […]
Trade news adds to market volatility
Arlan Suderman, the chief commodities economist with Stone X Group, says the U.S. and China have reached an agreement on rare earth minerals, which provides more certainty for the markets. And […]
Meat processor sees stable demand despite increased prices
The president of the Illinois Meat Processors Association says consumer demand for pork and beef remains strong despite continued high prices. Buddy Raber, who owns Raber Packing Company in Peoria, […]
Soybeans, corn up Friday, still down on week
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying, still seeing a significant weekly drop. Beans were oversold and encouraged by talk of a trade deal with China, even […]
Cattle futures sharply higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by stronger boxed beef during the session, shrugging off the week’s lower cash business. August live cattle closed […]
Argentina finishing big soybean harvest
The soybean harvest is winding down in Argentina. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says with more than 90 percent of the crop out, he’s raising his production estimate […]
South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution
The governor of South Dakota says his state will be part of the solution as the U.S. cattle industry continues to monitor the spread of New world screwworm in Mexico. […]
Hot and dry conditions still expected in Corn Belt
An atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says hot and dry conditions are still coming for much of the Corn Belt. “There’s something happening in the weather pattern that suggests […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 27, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.17 and 1/2, up 8 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 3/4, up 5 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $271.10, up 20 centsJul. soybean oil closed […]
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association encouraged by proposed tax provisions
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is encouraged by tax provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Executive director Kaitlyn Root says both the House and Senate reconciliation packages address […]
