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 […]
Farm income, costs up in May
Farmers made and paid more in May than in April. The USDA’s index of prices received for May rose 1.7% on gains in cattle, hogs, milk, and oranges against losses […]
Food banks struggling to fill gaps
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could worsen food insecurity across the Midwest. Emily Bryant says food banks nationwide, like […]
House Speaker Grassley to seek reelection, won’t run for governor
Speaker Pat Grassley has announced he will run for an 11th term in the Iowa House. Grassley, who’s been House Speaker for the past five years, was among several Republicans […]
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Grape colaspis impacting some crops
An extension field crop entomologist with the University of Illinois says some farmers are dealing with grape colaspis. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Nick Seiter told growers it’s […]
Ernst pleased with EPA’s RVO proposal
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says the Trump administration is following through on its commitment to biofuels. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield the U.S. EPA’s proposed increase in Renewable Volume […]
