Senator Ernst accompanied remains of slain Iowa soldiers from Germany back to U.S.
A ceremony was held in Delaware early this afternoon as the bodies of two Iowa soldiers who were killed Saturday in Syria were returned to American soil. Sergeant Nate Howard […]
Northwestern Men 89, Dakota Wesleyan 71
Whole milk return to schools may boost dairy demand and tighten butter supplies
A school milk supplier says USDA guidelines can cause dramatic ripple effects when changes are made. Dairy Farmers of America Southwest Group Vice President Tim Hawk tells Brownfield when whole […]
Corn futures bounce with help from record week for ethanol production
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. It was an up and down session, with beans monitoring weather in South America and domestic product prices. Soybean meal futures were […]
Mixed livestock markets as cattle fall and hogs face pressure
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures ended the session lower, with boxed beef down at midday, waiting for direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. February […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 17, 2025
Mar. corn $4.40 and 1/2, up 4 centsJan. soybeans $10.58 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $298.20, down $4.20Jan soybean oil 48.52, up 16 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
From tongue to tripe: overseas markets fuel value for U.S. variety meats
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is celebrating another year of strong demand for variety meats. USMEF senior vice president of industry relations John Hinners says products that aren’t necessarily popular […]
Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria being prepared for final resting place
President Trump, Governor Reynolds and five members of Iowa’s congressional delegation were part of today’s silent, somber tribute to the two Iowa National Guard sergeants who were killed last Saturday […]
Farm labor shortages drive higher food prices, Michigan State research finds
New research from Michigan State University connects farm worker wages to rising food costs and the loss of agricultural production. Farm labor economist Zack Rutledge says a 10 percent decline […]
USDA reports big week-to-week surges in broiler sets, placements
Broiler sets and placements remain aggressive as 2025 draws to a close. The USDA says 251.382 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, rising 3.419 million on the week and […]