Ethanol backers say government delays stall year-round E15 progress
Ethanol supporters say year-round E15 continues to face a difficult road in Washington D.C. Chairman of the Nebraska Ethanol Board Jan TenBensel, a farmer from McCook, says the industry is […]
2026 seed choices underway: agronomist stresses importance of the right traits
2026 seed decisions are happening now on many corn and soybean farms. Riley Sandmeyer is an agronomist with Minnesota-based New Vision Cooperative and says it’s critical the right hybrid or […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 17, 2025
Dec. corn $4.22 and 1/2, up 3/4 centNov. soybeans $10.19 and 1/2, up 8 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $281.00, up $4.10Dec. soybean oil 51.13, up 26 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Katherine “Kathy” Schuller
91, of Orange City
HPAI in Ottawa County backyard poultry
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ottawa County. The state says the backyard flock is the county’s second […]
Cattle markets tumble after President hints at possible beef price deal
A commodity broker says cattle markets panicked on Friday following an announcement late Thursday from the President that there could be a deal to lower beef prices. Brad Kooima […]
Dry conditions could carry over into next growing season
The associate director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says widespread drought conditions could be a challenge for farmers heading into 2026. Melissa Widhelm says above normal temperatures for much of […]
Clean Fuels Alliance urges EPA to reallocate waived RFS volumes or lose billions for soy industry
Clean Fuels Alliance America says the Trump administration doesn’t have to wait for trade deals to be finalized to increase market opportunities for farmers. Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik […]
Fifth Democrat enters race in Iowa’s 2nd congressional district
A Democrat from Boone in central Iowa has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for Iowa’s open U.S. House seat in northeast Iowa. Guy Morgan said while […]
Iowa sign up for heating assistance going on despite government shutdown
Federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP is not yet know for this year. Utility analyst Keetah Horas told the Iowa Utility Commission this week […]