Tyson shuttering Lexington, Neb., facility as part of restructuring plan
Tyson Foods has announced it will be closing its Lexington, Nebraska, beef processing facility in an effort to optimize production and strengthen its long-term business plan. In a news release, […]
Back-to-Back Champs: West Lyon Claims 1A Crown in OT
West Lyon continued to cement its place among Iowa’s all-time great programs Thursday afternoon, rallying from a 27–13 fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Iowa City Regina 34–27 in overtime and claim […]
Iowa Supreme Court upholds damage award against Manchester police officer
The Iowa Supreme Court is upholding a verdict against a Manchester police officer in the death of a motorcyclist after a chase. A jury found Manchester police officer James Wessels […]
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Midwest Honor Flight
Soybeans, wheat manage mixed Friday finishes, corn weak
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts up and deferred months down, lessening the weekly losses in those nearbys. Beans have spent the week buying the rumor, selling the fact on […]
Cattle futures fall ahead of the USDA’s on feed update
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. Placements and marketings were both at the […]
Cattle placements drop in first post-shutdown on feed update
The USDA’s November cattle on feed numbers were mostly towards the low end of pre-report estimates. Placements were the lowest for the month since the series of reports started, dropping […]
Cost of Iowa homeowners insurance up 273% in 15 years
A new report indicates the rising cost of insurance premiums may drive more Iowans to reduce their coverage or drop insurance altogether — putting pressure on the state’s insurance industry. […]
EPA Cites Orange City Feedlot for Wastewater Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a $20,000 settlement with Wynja Feedlot in Orange City over unpermitted wastewater discharges into a tributary of the West Branch Floyd River. EPA […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 21, 2025
Dec. corn $4.25 and 1/2, down 1 centJan. soybeans $11.25, up 2 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $315.10, up $1.10Dec. soybean oil 50.26, down 40 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.27, unchangedDec. […]