2025 Iowa State Fair attendance ranks third, food sales on par with 2024
The Iowa State Fair is the state’s largest tourism event and State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says that was affirmed this year. Nearly 1.2 million people attended the 2025 Fair […]
Fertilizer prices pinching 2026 plans
A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says fertilizer costs are putting a squeeze on farmers planning for 2026. Gary Schnitkey says the elevated prices, primarily resulting from […]
Ag lender: “obviously the price side is a real challenge right now”
An ag lending specialist understands farmer concerns about tight crop margins. Paul Kohls with Compeer Financial says many growers are looking at a big crop this fall. “There are some […]
Cattle futures close Tuesday higher, lean hogs mixed
At the, Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, with boxed beef sharply higher at midday, waiting for direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on […]
Ag leaders stress the importance of ag research funding
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says USDA research funding needs to be prioritized as part of upcoming farm bill discussions. Michigan Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet tells Brownfield, […]
KY farmer to Trump: prioritize U.S. soybeans
The American Soybean Association is asking President Donald Trump to prioritize soybeans as the U.S. and China negotiate a new trade deal. In a letter to the president, Cabinet leaders […]
Grain farmers see lowest earnings over the last decade in 2024
A farm business management analyst says grain farmers had some of the lowest earnings in over a decade in 2024. Brad Zwilling with the University of Illinois says margins were […]
Heavy Equipment Students Honored for Volunteer Spirit
Thunder in the Valley Sparks $3,000 Gift to NCC
Soybeans, corn drift lower, watching weather
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating held, and development is close to normal, but some areas need rain to meet the USDA’s […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 19, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.79 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.13, down 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $287.40, up $7.00Sep. soybean oil […]
