Iowa governor: all state agencies will use E-Verify system
Governor Reynolds says “in light of the situation surrounding the former superintendent of Des Moines public schools,” all state government departments hiring employees will soon start using federal systems that […]
Delma Vander Schaaf
88, of Sioux Center
Man dies after falling from school building in Van Meter
An Adair County man died Tuesday, after falling 30 feet from the roof of building under construction at the school in Van Meter. A funeral home in Greenfield confirms 33-year-old […]
Compeer Financial: Dairy farms remain strong but cautious about expansion
A lender says most dairy farms have been financially healthy during this ag economic downturn, but they’re reluctant to expand or make capital investments. Curtis Gerrits is the Senior Animal […]
Agriculture awaits the details of Trump’s tariff-funded aid package
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says he’s optimistic the Trump administration will announce more details of farmer assistance “fairly soon.” Jason Smith tells Brownfield the […]
Hemp seed meal approved for laying hens, opening new market for U.S. farmers
The president of the Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) says approval of hemp seed meal for laying hens is the latest step in expanding markets for hemp growers. Andrew Bish says […]
Soybeans, corn edge higher as harvest advances and trade talks loom
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Support was tied to the optimism about tariff talks with China and the potential for trade aid. Still, those tariff discussions are […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 8, 2025
Dec. corn $4.22, up 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.29 and 1/2, up 7 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $278.00, up $1.10Dec. soybean oil 51.48, up 44 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Cattle futures sharply higher, lean hogs lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, with feeders continuing to take the lead on the tight supply of market ready numbers. December live […]
HPAI detected at West Michigan turkey farm
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ottawa County. State officials say the commercial flock is the third detection of the virus […]