President Trump calls on DOJ to investigate the meatpacking industry over concerns about beef prices
President Trump remains focused on beef prices and has called on the Department of Justice to investigate potential anticompetitive practices in the meatpacking industry. In an announcement on Truth Social […]
West Sioux 24, ACGC 14
Class A Quarterfinals
Sioux City Heelan 35, Sioux Center 14
Class 3A Quarterfinals
Wilma E. Vaas
103, of Orange City, formerly of rural Hospers
Dordt Women 65, Grand View 53
Chinese researchers accused of smuggling nematode material in conspiracy case
A U.S. Attorney has charged three research scholars from the People’s Republic of China for conspiracy to smuggle biological materials into the United States as part of ongoing investigations at […]
Cattle futures bounce back to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were oversold. December live cattle closed $2.57 higher at $221.35 and February live cattle closed $3.00 higher at $219.75. January feeder […]
Beef specialists say bull genetics critical to rebuilding cattle herd
A University of Illinois beef specialist says bull genetics will be key in rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd. Travis Meteer, who manages the Illinois Performance-Tested Bull Sale held every February […]
Fertilizer expert: Fall supply concerns loom for nitrogen and phosphate
A fertilizer market advisor says farmers should be in for a good fall application season but there are concerns about nitrogen and phosphate supplies. Josh Linville with StoneX tells Brownfield […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 7, 2025
Dec. corn $4.27 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.17, up 9 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $317.10, up $4.40Dec. soybean oil 49.68, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]