Four Individuals Rescued from Big Sioux River Near Oak Grove
This past Sunday, at approximately 6:00 pm, Sioux County Conservation, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, and Sioux County Emergency Management responded to a call for assistance on the Big Sioux […]
Cattle futures higher to start the week, optimistic about cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, ahead of widespread direct business. December live cattle closed $2.22 higher at $244.75 and February live cattle closed $1.80 […]
Dairy farmer impressed with 2025 harvest so far
A central Wisconsin farmer is pleased with the 2025 crops. T.J. Draeger operates a dairy farm near Marathon City, Wisconsin. Brownfield caught up with Draeger while he was chopping snaplage […]
Iowa turkey producer says market conditions improving in 2025
A southeast Iowa livestock producer says economic conditions have been favorable for his turkey operation. Tim Meyer says this follows what he calls a volatile 2024. “Turkeys are relatively healthy […]
Farm and business coalition pushes immigration reform to retain skilled ag workers
A group representing farmers, processors, and other businesses is pushing for reforms to allow reliable and highly skilled workers to stay on the job in the U.S. James O’Neil is […]
Soybeans rebound as Trump revives trade optimism with China
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans continue to wait for end-of-the-month tariff talks between the U.S. and China. The renewed optimism followed social media activity […]
R-CALF joins national coalition calling on Trump to protect competition in ag markets
The CEO of R-CALF USA says strong antitrust enforcement is needed from President Trump to help restore competition in the livestock markets. Bill Bullard says the organization recently joined a […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 13, 2025
Dec. corn $4.10 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.07 and 3/4, up 1 centDec. soybean meal $274.10, down 90 centsDec. soybean oil 50.60, up 63 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Northwest Iowa farmer says 2025 harvest yields falling short of expectations
The 2025 harvest season is winding down for northwest Iowa farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis. “Well, it’s been fast,” he said. “Bean harvest went quickly. We’ve been done with them for about […]
Dry weather speeds up harvest pace in western and central Illinois
Two Illinois farmers say the end of their 2025 harvest is in sight. Christian County farmer Ken Franklin says he’s two-thirds complete. “We got our beans done.” He says, “Happy […]