Economists say higher prices needed as input costs stay elevated
Input costs and profitability will continue to be a focus in 2026. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says farmers need higher market prices for their grain. “Prices have just not […]
Residue management showing success in Beck’s Practical Farm Research
A regional agronomy manager at Beck’s Hybrids says residue management could be one way to help farmers boost yield in 2026. Steve Gauck says the company’s Practical Farm Research shows the strategy can […]
Indiana’s poultry industry faces a challenging 2025 as HPAI continues to impact commercial flocks
Northern Indiana has been hit hard by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in 2025. Denise Derrer Spears with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the state has had it’s first […]
Analyst says corn market lacks direction entering new year
A market analyst says corn futures have been in a ‘wait and see’ mode heading into 2026. “We’re kind of just stuck,” said Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale. […]
U.S. red meat production fell in 2025 despite a brief surge at the end of the year
An extension economist with Texas A&M University says total U.S. meat production surged in December. David Anderson says it was a sharp contrast to the rest of the year, which […]
Episode 22 – Rushing to Market
Illinois farmer looks to winter moisture after better-than-expected 2025 harvest
A central Illinois farmer says his 2025 harvest was surprising. Kent Kleinschmidt, who farms in Logan County, says the late-season drought didn’t impact his yields as much as he expected. […]
Area Scores: December 14-20, 2025
Saturday, December 20, 2025 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLINGCANTON BATTLE FOR THE PADDLETeam Scores(29): 1. Canton 258.5; 2. Sturgis Brown 165.5; 3. Hinton-SBL 163; 9. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 8810. MOC-Floyd Valley 82.5; […]
Rock Valley Man Arrested on Felony Cocaine Charge
A Rock Valley man has been arrested on a felony drug warrant following a search conducted earlier this fall. Court documents from the Sioux County Clerk of Court’s Office show […]
2025 was an up and down year for dairy
A dairy market advisor is expecting 2026 to be more challenging for producers. Jenny Wackershauser with Ever.ag tells Brownfield 2025 was an up and down year. “We’re really kind of […]