Sioux City school board hires law firm to investigate employee
The Sioux City School Board has voted to hire a Cedar Rapids law firm to conduct an investigation of a school employee without revealing the name of the employee or […]
Manchester officials OK plans for meat locker
The Manchester City Council has approved the site plan for a proposed custom meat processing facility in the city’s industrial park. Todd Summers owns and operates a meat locker in […]
Ag equipment sales weaken as farmers delay machinery purchases
An ag equipment specialist says farm machinery sales continue to weaken in the U.S. Curt Blades, senior vice president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says farmers are hesitant to […]
Wheat gains despite global supply pressure
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. CONAB is projecting higher production in Brazil, along with an increase in exports due to U.S. tensions with China. 2025/26 Brazilian […]
China deal or poor harvest could jolt soybean prices, analyst says
A market analyst suggests the soybean market is in a unique spot. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says a prolonged trade war with China would keep prices range-bound or […]
China deal or poor harvest could jolt soybean prices, analyst says
A market analyst suggests the soybean market is in a unique spot. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says a prolonged trade war with China would keep prices range-bound or […]
Favorable weather pushes harvest ahead of schedule in southeast Iowa
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says the 2025 harvest is moving along quicker than he expected. Tim Meyer says producers in his area have had favorable conditions this month. “I’ve […]
Favorable weather pushes harvest ahead of schedule in southeast Iowa
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says the 2025 harvest is moving along quicker than he expected. Tim Meyer says producers in his area have had favorable conditions this month. “I’ve […]
Northwest Iowa farmer: California E15 access a big win for ethanol
A past president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board says E15 access in California should help give corn farmers a demand boost. “The best way to find that (demand) is […]
Michigan soybean leader plans on holding on to crops amid price uncertainty
The Michigan Soybean Committee President says he’s relying on grain storage this fall to help him be more flexible for potential marketing opportunities. Mark Senk tells Brownfield he’s thankful he […]