Congresswoman Miller Meeks discusses government shutdown
First District Republican Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says the effects of the federal government shutdown are being felt in Iowa. She said 18,000 federal employees in Iowa are furloughed or working […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 16, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 5 centsNov. soybeans $10.10 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $276.90, up $1.00Dec. soybean oil 50.87, up 7 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Orange City and Alton Hosting Free E-Recycling Event
Residents of Orange City and Alton will have an opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics during a free e-recycling program this Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18. The […]
Wisconsin farmers fear Portage County ordinance would make it harder to keep farming
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is concerned that a patchwork of local regulations could severely impact the state’s agriculture industry. Farm Bureau’s Director of Local Government Nate Zimdars tells Brownfield a proposed ordinance […]
Beef on dairy: Different genetics require different management
A specialist from Purina says beef-on-dairy calves require different nutrition management. Laurence Williams says they should not be fed like the new dairy calves. “These cattle are different genetically so […]
U.S. ethanol production rises as seasonal maintenance winds down
U.S. ethanol production moved slightly higher over the past week as more facilities ended seasonal maintenance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.074 million barrels per day, the highest […]
Panel predicts Iowa tax revenue to fall 9% in FY26
A state panel is predicting state tax revenue will fall nine percent during the current state budget year compared to the 12-month period that ended June 30, 2025. The group […]
U.S. considering another $20B in aid to Argentina, raising concerns for farmers
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced this week that the Trump administration is working to provide another $20 billion in aid to Argentina. Ag economist Greg McBride with Allendale says […]
Pioneer leader highlights top-performing areas in 2025 corn harvest
Areas that benefited the most from good weather during the growing season are being revealed during harvest. Pioneer U.S. marketing leader for corn Brandon Walter says if there’s a “garden […]
Ohio House Bill 170 could improve carbon capture and sequestration across the state
The director of public policy for Ohio Corn and Wheat says a recently passed state house bill could establish a clearer regulatory framework for carbon capture and sequestration across the state. […]