Whitver stepping down as GOP leader in Iowa Senate
Jack Whitver, the top Republican in the Iowa Senate, is stepping down from his leadership position and will not seek reelection in 2026. Whitver has been Senate Majority Leader for […]
Minnesota farmers urged to watch for Palmer amaranth during harvest
Minnesota farmers are encouraged to keep an eye out for Palmer amaranth during harvest. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says the state has done a good job […]
USDA Under Secretaries await Senate approval
The U.S. Senate is expected to consider the nominations of three USDA Under Secretaries and others awaiting approval later this week. The USDA nominees include Dudley Hoskins as the Under […]
Soybeans, corn up on short covering, watching yield results
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. 5% of the crop is harvested, and near-term conditions look mostly favorable for activity. The USDA’s next production estimate is set […]
Hull Man Arrested on Theft Charges
On Tuesday, September 16th, at 12:28 pm, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33-year-old Austin Vink, of Hull, on theft charges. The arrest stemmed from an investigation that occurred at […]
Cattle futures turn lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking, and ahead of the week’s business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. October live cattle […]
Processing a hurdle for Illinois poultry producer
A central Illinois poultry producer says finding adequate processing has been a major challenge for her first-generation operation. Anna Morrell, who pasture raises chickens, turkeys, geese, and ducks in DeWitt […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 16, 2025
Dec. corn $4.29 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.49 and 3/4, up 7 centsOct. soybean meal $285.80, up 60 centsOct. soybean oil 52.69, up 93 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Senate hearing highlights struggles of specialty crop growers & needed farm bill improvements
Specialty crop leaders are calling for strong research investments and expanded risk management options in a new farm bill. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Michigan Department of Agriculture and […]
House hearing highlights struggles of specialty crop growers & needed farm bill improvements
Specialty crop leaders are calling for strong research investments and expanded risk management options in a new farm bill. In a House Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Michigan Department of Agriculture and […]