Iowa Justices order new trial because of child’s remote testimony
In a split ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court is granting a West Des Moines doctor found guilty of sexually abusing a child a new trial because the seven-year-old testified via […]
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Corn futures higher, soybeans and wheat mixed
Soybeans ended the day mixed, adjusting spreads with January contracts down 1 and 3/4 cents to $10.51 and 1/2. The crop continues to monitor crop development weather in South America. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 23, 2025
Mar. corn $4.47 and 1/2, up 1/2 centJan. soybeans $10.51 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $301.10, up $2.50Jan soybean oil 48.30, down 25 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Hog futures higher heading into USDA’s inventory report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct business develop. February live cattle closed $1.42 lower at $230 and April live cattle closed $1.05 lower […]
U.S. hog herd growth could impact prices
The U.S. hog inventory is up 1 percent from last year’s levels. Market analyst Rich Nelson with Allendale says this is above pre-report expectations. “This does remove the prior belief that […]
Real Christmas Tree Board: online farm tours becoming staple for classrooms
The Real Christmas Tree Board Executive Director says virtual farm tours are likely to become an annual tradition. Marsha Gray tells Brownfield, “The response has been phenomenal.” “I can’t imagine us […]
Ray Allison to lead Indiana State Fair Commission
The Indiana State Fair Commission has named Ray Allison as its next Executive Director. Allison will succeed Cindy Hoye following her retirement in March 2026. He is currently serves as […]
Farm leader says “essential” USDA would help protect food security
A farmer organization would like to see USDA and its programs deemed essential by the federal government, making the agency immune from future government shutdowns. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates passed […]
Willingness to pay for local depends on distance, price, and season, NCSU research finds
Research at North Carolina State University is studying what locally grown really means to consumers and what kind of premium they’re willing to pay. Behavioral economist Melinda Knuth tells Brownfield […]