Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 24, 2025
Dec. corn $4.24 and 1/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.09, down 3 centsOct. soybean meal $271.70, down $3.40Oct. soybean oil 49.29, down 6 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 1/2, down […]
Iowa officials tout gains in K-12 test scores
Governor Kim Reynolds says there have been “exceptional gains” in the reading, writing and math skills of Iowa’s K-12 students. “The most impactful thing we can do for our state […]
USDA’s new plan could spur additional ag export sales, expand markets
USDA’s Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is committed to increasing ag export sales. Luke Lindberg says the department’s recently announced three-point plan focuses on building […]
Senator Ernst talks about potential government shutdown
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is hoping negotiations among the leadership of both parties can find an agreement before the federal government shuts down on September 30th. The Republican from Red […]
Broiler production accelerates with 3% yearly growth in egg sets, 2% in placements
Broiler sets and placements are maintaining their faster than last year pace as poultry producers try to meet demand. The USDA says 247.105 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation […]
Crop and pasture conditions worsen
An atmospheric scientist says drought conditions are worsening in many areas of the U.S. impacting crops and pasture quality. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield there has been […]
Study: Intense rainstorms up dramatically since 1960, impacting U.S. agriculture
A senior meteorologist with AccuWeather says a new study shows U.S. farmers are facing more extreme rainfalls than in years past. Brett Anderson says 60 years of data shows it’s […]
Federal fix needed for H-2A guest worker program to avoid price hikes
An assistant professor at Ohio State University says a federal fix for farm labor is needed to prevent consumer price hikes and higher input costs for farmers. Margaret Jodlowski says nationwide […]
Iowa City massage parlor operators charged with prostitution, money laundering
Iowa City Police have arrested three people on multiple charges in a human trafficking investigation involving two massage parlors. Iowa City Police say the investigation and found the owners of […]
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