Case of measles confirmed in western Iowa adult
Eight cases of the measles have now been confirmed in Iowa this year. State officials say the latest case is in a “western Iowa” adult who hasn’t recently traveled outside […]
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Pulse industry aims to double demand by 2030
U.S. dry pea, lentil, chickpea, and dry bean industries are coming together with a new focus and more unified identity. Tim McGreevy is the CEO of USA Pulses, formerly known as […]
Ag economist: wait and see grain marketing approach can work
An extension ag economist says a wait-and-see approach to grain marketing isn’t always a bad thing. “It really depends on the structure of the farm and the farmer.” Chad Hart […]
Crop diseases keep custom applicators busy
Crop disease pressure is keeping a custom applicator in eastern Iowa busy. Cole Deklotz owns R & R Ag Service and says 2025 has turned into one of the wettest […]
Looking for new ways to grow corn demand
A farmer director with the National Corn Growers Association says producers need additional markets for their crop. J.R. Roesner says a federal fix for nationwide, year-round E-15 is the first […]
Live cattle mixed and feeders were higher, lean hog futures mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher, preparing for widespread direct business, along with Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports. Live […]
Music legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died today at 76, had Iowa connections
Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal musician who died today at the age of 76, has had two prominent connections to Des Moines. Earlier this month, Osbourne’s 40-year-old daughter Kelly got […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 22, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.10 and 1/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $273.80, up $3.30Aug. […]
Soybeans, corn droop on crop expectations
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling after a two-sided session. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped, but is steady with last year, and development is close to […]
