Merit-based pay for educators among ideas from Iowa governor’s DOGE group
The governor’s government efficiency task force is considering 45 recommendations, including a plan to link the salaries for educators in Iowa’s public schools to student achievement. Former Fort Dodge Mayor […]
Concrete Worker Struck by Car
A Sioux Center man was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car in Sioux Center this morning (Wednesday, August 6, 2025). The Sioux Center Police Department reports […]
Cattle futures supported by strength in boxed beef
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher, supported by sharply higher boxed beef during the session ahead of widespread direct business. October live cattle closed […]
Soybeans, corn, extend downward trends
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s expecting a big crop and there are a lot of questions about export demand. On the supply side of the […]
Tariff pause with China drives dairy exports
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says nearly all categories saw an increase in June shipments, with China coming back into the market. U.S. dairy exports gained 15 percent in volume while […]
Broiler placements stay 1% faster than last year
2025 broiler hatchery numbers continue to run ahead of the 2024 pace. That implies at least some year-over-year increase in production. The USDA says 251.309 million broiler-type eggs went into […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 6, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.79 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.65 and 1/2, down 6 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $272.60, down $4.40Sep. soybean oil […]
Lindberg says OBBBA doubled MAP and FMD funding
The reconciliation package included a significant boost to USDA’s trade promotion programs. New USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs Luke Lindberg says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act […]
Dairy farmers educating during Illinois State Fair
A farmer relations specialist with Midwest Dairy says events like the 2025 Illinois State Fair are an opportunity for producers to educate consumers. Kendra Anderson says the home of the […]
Farm Rescue continues to expand, more volunteers needed
A leader with the non-profit Farm Rescue says the organization continues to expand its efforts to aid farm and ranch families that are facing a crisis. Executive director Tim Sullivan […]
