Investigation finds federal funds misspent by state contractor
An investigation by the state auditor’s office has found a state contractor that provides outpatient mental health and addiction treatment services in southern Iowa misused tens of thousands of dollars […]
Investigation finds federal funds misspent by Iowa contractor
An investigation by the state auditor’s office has found a state contractor that provides outpatient mental health and addiction treatment services in southern Iowa misused tens of thousands of dollars […]
Raymond Van Voorst
80, of Sioux City
Cattle futures lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. February live cattle closed $1.92 lower at $215.92 and April live cattle closed […]
Despite lower soybean yields, Michigan farmer leader says overall harvest surpassed expectations
The President of DF Seeds says yields turned out better than average on her farm. Janna Fritz grows corn, soybeans, wheat, dry beans, and triticale in Huron County. “I’d say on the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 1, 2025
Mar. corn $4.45, down 2 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.28, down 9 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $314.60, down $4.10Jan soybean oil 52.36, up 31 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.35, down […]
Low commodity prices push farmers to weigh borrowing options carefully
A senior commercial lending manager with Wilbur-Ellis says smart financial planning has never been more important for farmers. Shane Prim says low commodity prices, volatile markets, tighter liquidity, and shifting […]
Grains see profit taking as traders watch China demand and South American weather
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade’s waiting for more news on export business with China, while watching weather in South America. On the China front, […]
AgriGold agronomist: Key lessons from 2025 will shape crop health decisions next spring
An agronomist says now is the time to reflect on the 2025 growing season to help make key decisions for the 2026 crop. John Brien with AgriGold says he has […]
No skinny farm bill expected for Christmas
An ag policy specialist says Congress will likely have to resume work on a Farm Bill 2.0 in the New Year. Val Dolcini with Syngenta says a farm bill extension […]