Four ‘Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools’ honored
Three of the state’s elementary schools and a middle school are in the inaugural 2025 class of “Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools.” Governor Kim Reynolds led a ceremony in Des Moines […]
‘Really concerning’: Iowa Farm Bureau president says Trump actions trigger market swings
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is pointing blame at the Trump administration for the recent collapse in cattle markets. Brent Johnson says President Trump’s proposal to import beef from […]
University of Minnesota expert: lasers show promise, but data lacking for poultry use
Some in the poultry industry are using lasers to keep wild birds away from farm sites. University of Minnesota Extension Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems program leader Dr. Abby Schuft […]
Soybeans mostly weak ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Soybeans were mostly modestly lower on spread trade and profit taking. Soybeans continued to get ready for Thursday’s face-to-face meeting between President Trump and President Xi on trade and tariffs. […]
Cattle futures close sharply higher, lean hogs were lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, buying back part of the recent losses, with help from the midday gains in boxed beef. However, […]
Pritzker directs agencies to boost domestic markets and mental health support for Illinois ag
The governor of Illinois has issued an executive order declaring an agricultural export crisis. J.B. Pritzker signed an order on Wednesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to enhance […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 29, 2025
Dec. corn $4.34, up 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.80 and 1/4, up 2 centsDec. soybean meal $308.70, up $2.20Dec. soybean oil 50.16, down 10 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.32 and 1/4, up […]
Fall migration increasing threat of HPAI to Illinois poultry flocks; first case of season detected
The Illinois state veterinarian says the fall migration season is bringing an increased risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to the state’s poultry producers. Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, […]
Farm Bureau Seeks Answers on What FSA Can Do During Government Shutdown
A farm organization is trying to find out what the Farm Service Agency’s limitations are during the government shutdown. American Farm Bureau Federation’s John Newton tells Brownfield their team is […]
Ethanol output dips but stays strong, Gulf stock build might signal export growth
U.S. ethanol production eased slightly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.091 million barrels per day, down 21,000 from the near one-year high hit […]