Sioux Center 3, Spencer 0
Class 4A Regional Semi-Final
Lewis Central 3, MOC-Floyd Valley 2
Class 4A Regional Semi-Final
Western Christian 3, Spirit Lake 0
Class 3A Regional Semi-Final
Soybeans gain as trade talks with China boost market optimism
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. There’s ongoing cautious optimism ahead of tariff talks with China, and domestic demand is solid. While there are some questions about the […]
Feeder cattle, hog futures lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were down as the trade continued to digest the USDA news, and was waiting on wide-spread direct business. December live […]
Market volatility driving more cattle producers to use risk management programs
The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says more producers are utilizing risk protection in the cattle markets. Josh St. Peters tells Brownfield, “Programs like Livestock Risk Protection, […]
Illinois farmers see long-term benefits from regenerative ag practices
A pair of Illinois farmers say a sustained commitment to regenerative agriculture has helped their bottom line. Derek Martin and his brother, Doug, operate Martin Family Farms near Mount Pulaski. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 23, 2025
Dec. corn $4.28, up 5 centsNov. soybeans $10.44 and 3/4, up 10 centsDec. soybean meal $292.30, up $2.30Dec. soybean oil 50.87, up 80 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.13, up 9 and […]
Grassley to Trump: importing beef from Argentina isn’t ‘America first’
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley disagrees with President Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina to help lower prices domestically. The Iowa Republican says the move would disincentivize U.S. producers from […]
Farm Bureau calls for milk order voting reforms ahead of next USDA hearing
An American Farm Bureau economist says he’s hopeful more changes can be made to USDA’s federal milk marketing order rules before another hearing is held. Danny Munch tells Brownfield USDA […]