Hinton 5, West Sioux 0
Class 2A Region 3 Quarterfinal
Gowrie man found guilty of murdering Farnhamville teenager
A Gowrie man has been found guilty of first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse charge in Calhoun County. Twenty-one-year-old Nathaniel Kyren Bevers McGivney was found guilty of both charges […]
Another push for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
The head of R-CALF USA says the organization wants to see Congress take up mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. Bill Bullard says the best opportunity to do that is in […]
Agriculture continues to battle labor uncertainty
The agriculture industry continues to grapple with ongoing uncertainty over the future of farm labor. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says, “We have a problem that’s been going on for 50 […]
Cattle futures mostly higher ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, waiting for direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.20 lower at $219.77 and October […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 9, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.09, down 12 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $269.40, down $1.30Aug. soybean oil […]
Corn up modestly on pre-report short covering
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Development conditions generally look favorable, even if there are crop rating concerns in some states. Despite those concerns, a number of analysts […]
Farmers Edge showcases importance of soil testing
Photo of Farmers Edge soil testing laboratory equipment taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield An ag technology and soil science company is asking farmers to prioritize soil testing. Eileen Bernard, director of […]
Tariff extension fueling economic uncertainty for farmers
A pair of Iowa farmers say the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the current trade landscape is impacting the long-term growth of the ag economy. Aaron Lehman, Iowa Farmers Union president, says […]
2025 broiler placements stay 1% ahead of 2024
Broiler hatchery data continues to imply higher production this year than last year. The USDA says 251.463 million broiler type eggs were set into incubators, 918,000 less than the previous […]
