U.S. corn shipments maintain strong momentum
U.S. corn continues to leave port at a rapid clip, boosted by favorable pricing against key competitors. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending October 9th were more […]
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Ag economist: soybeans likely secondary in U.S.-China trade talks
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says soybeans are likely still on the table when the U.S. and China meet at the end of October, but probably not […]
Missouri farmer on input costs: it’s going to be a rough year
A farmer in central Missouri says he’s concerned about how expensive it is to raise corn and soybeans. “It’s going to be a rough year next year.” Jay Schutte, who […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.63. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0375 at […]
Is it now or never for year-round E15?
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association fears it could be now or never for Congress to pass year-round E15. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield federal legislation allowing uninterrupted […]
Grain marketing specialist says there could be opportunities to protect some margins this fall
The president of AgResource Company says there could be opportunities to protect some margins this fall. Dan Basse tells Brownfield farmers will need to be more proactive in their grain […]
Extension specialist encourages “conceptual biosecurity” as avian flu persists
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to infiltrate poultry facilities despite ongoing improvements in biosecurity. Dr. Abby Schuft is a program leader in the University of Minnesota Extension Agricultural and Natural […]
Orange City Area Health System Adds Advanced Surgical Robot
Orange City Area Health System has taken a major step forward in surgical care with the addition of the new da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot—the first of its kind in […]
After proper request, Sand says his office would investigate DMPS
State Auditor Rob Sand says he welcomes a request to audit Des Moines Public Schools, but state law does not give him the authority to launch an investigation on his […]