Multiple People Injured in Dickinson County Crash
One person had to be extricated from a vehicle, and two others were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in Dickinson County Sunday afternoon. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says the […]
Feenstra opens statewide tour with Dordt rally
Congressman Randy Feensta, one of the five Republicans running for governor, has kicked off a statewide campaign tour with an event in Sioux Center. “I don’t want to climb the […]
DMACC breaks ground for new building to house trade programs
Construction is underway on the Des Moines Area Community College Campus in Ankeny for a new Trades & Industry Center building. DMACC Diesel Tech Program chair Shea Parsons spoke at […]
LaNina weather pattern might end early
An atmospheric scientist says the La Nina weather pattern might end soon. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says this La Nina might be peaking now which could mean a […]
Ag economist says missing USDA export data adds volatility to livestock markets
An ag economist says the lack of trade and export data from the USDA is adding to the volatility to beef and pork markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University […]
Tar spot, southern rust, and more: Minnesota corn faces a tough year
A central Minnesota farmer faced an onslaught of crop diseases this year. Owen Gohlke grows corn and soybeans near Belle Plaine and says problems arose from a wet growing season. […]
Cattle futures limit higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day limit higher on oversold signals. December live cattle closed $7.25 higher at $228.55 and February live cattle closed […]
Soybean rise ahead of USDA Report as China demand, Brazil planting shape market
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans remain cautiously optimistic about that recent trade deal framework with China. While there’s more unconfirmed talk of China buying U.S. […]
BASF urges farmers to review financing options for 2026 plans
The marketing director for U.S. crop protection with BASF says farmers planning for 2026 should be aware of their financing choices. Brady Spangenberg says that the ag lending market is […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 10, 2025
Dec. corn $4.29 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.30, up 13 centsDec. soybean meal $320.00, up $2.90Dec. soybean oil 50.58, up 90 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.35 and […]