Owner of Joplin Regional Stockyards says he’s not overly concerned about market volatility
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says there was a significant improvement in the market this week. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in […]
NASDA CEO: Strong USMCA renegotiation could expand market access for farmers
The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement could provide an opportunity to expand market access for farmers. Ted […]
NASDA CEO: Strong USMCA renegotiation could expand market access for farmers
The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement could provide an opportunity to expand market access for farmers. Ted […]
Michigan House moves forward bill to scrap obsolete potato dealer program
Michigan potato growers are asking state lawmakers to repeal an outdated licensing rule from the 1960s. Michigan Potato Industry Commission Executive Director Kelly Turner testified during a recent Michigan House Agriculture Committee […]
Wisconsin considering a school margarine ban
New legislation has been introduced in Wisconsin that would require school districts to serve real butter in school meal programs. State Senator Howard Marklein is the Senate author of the […]
Farmers for Free Trade calling for congressional tariff authority
The Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director says he’s hopeful the U.S. Supreme Court this week can help get tariff authority back into the hands of Congress. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield, “I think that the President […]
Nationwide Insurance donates life-saving grain rescue tubes to 62 fire departments across the U.S
A senior official with Nationwide Insurance says 62 fire departments across the country have received life-saving equipment critical to farmers. Laramie Sandquist, senior assistant vice president with Nationwide Agribusiness, says the […]
Fire Damages Air Exchanger at Link Manufacturing in Sioux Center

An air exchanger at Link Manufacturing was damaged in a fire on Monday morning, November 3, in northern Sioux Center. According to Sioux Center Fire Chief David Van Holland, firefighters […]
Iowa DOT needs 100s of snowplow drivers before the flakes fly
If you’ve ever seen one of those big orange snowplows carving a path through the drifts and thought, “That’s the job for me!,” now is your time. The Iowa Department […]
U.S. soybean market awaits confirmation of China’s 12-million-ton purchase pledge
China has committed to purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of January, and market analysts continue to watch for confirmation China is buying. Kristi Van […]