NPPC and NPB developing National Swine Health Strategy
The National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board are developing a health strategy to help protect the U.S. swine herd. Anna Forseth, NPPC’s director of animal health, says […]
Whitson’s 5th space mission wraps, ‘an amazing experience’
The SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying Iowa native Peggy Whitson and her three-member crew is now making the slow descent toward Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station. […]
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“How to stay profitable?” A common question among farmers
A farm business management instructor says farmers are asking about how to stay profitable while margins are tight. Kristina McVicker is with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. “It’s a […]
Cash dairy steady to lower Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower in light trading Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5675. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Keeping the farm going
The founder of American Harvest Financial says succession plans are critical to protecting the future of family farms and ranches. Heather Venenga says 70% of plans fail because of a […]
SW Minnesota farmer says crop conditions are better than a year ago
A farmer in southwest Minnesota says crop conditions are better than a year ago. Chris Hill grows corn and soybeans near Brewster. “Compared to last year they’re looking really good. […]
Corn export inspections up on year, Mexico tops list
The USDA says that as of the week ending July 10th corn export inspections continue to run ahead of the pace needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. […]
Online betting company agrees to pay thousands in fines to Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
State regulators have levied $125,000 dollars in fines for violations by the operators of the online gambling company FanDuel. There were five violations that included allowing bets that are not […]
Partnerships Can Help Save Lives
Grain bin safety is crucial. Missouri Soybeans has teamed up with Nationwide Insurance to offer grain bin rescue training to local fire departments and to donate two grain rescue tubes. […]