Southwest Iowa farmer reports strong soybeans but weaker corn
The 2025 harvest was a mixed bag for southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. “A really good harvest for soybeans. A mixed harvest I’d say on corn. Some of it was […]
Geomagnetic storm could threaten farmers’ yield data collection
A cropping systems specialist says farmers might be at risk of losing critical yield data due to a rare, geomagnetic storm this week. Terry Griffin with Kansas State University says […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 11, 2025
Dec. corn $4.32, up 2 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.27 and 1/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $316.90, down $3.10Dec. soybean oil 51.10, up 52 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Corn disease pressure highlights benefits of higher fungicide application rates
A western Illinois agronomist says corn diseases were so prevalent this year that fungicide use rates mattered. Lance Tarochione with Bayer says applicators typically apply a standard use rate of […]
Long-awaited November supply and demand report expected to create price volatility
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says all eyes will be on demand in the USDA’s long-awaited November supply and demand report. Naomi Blohm tells Brownfield, “We’re going […]
Governor Pillen sees opportunities for water efficiency from Israeli innovation
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says emerging technology in Israel could help improve water use in the Cornhusker state. He says he’s optimistic producers will be able to implement different products […]
Sioux Center Alum Jonathan Leffring Speaks at Veterans Day Ceremony
Sioux Center High School honored area veterans on Tuesday (Nov 11) morning during the school’s annual Veterans Day program. The ceremony opened with the National Anthem performed by the Sioux […]
Debate over MCOOL returns as U.S. considers Argentinian beef imports
The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says talks of importing Argentinian beef have reignited calls for mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL). Josh St. Peters says it was tried […]
U.S. milk production rose 4% in September’s delayed report
A dairy economist says the September milk production numbers continue to highlight the exceptional supply growth over the past year. William Loux with the U.S. Dairy Export Council and National […]
Four central Iowa counties now have reproductive care clinics
A non-profit is launching a mobile clinic, dubbed a suitcase clinic, in central Iowa that’s designed to fill in maternal care gaps for under- and uninsured people. EveryStep sends a […]