Record $36.6 million in claims from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt in 2025
Individuals and businesses claimed a record amount of unclaimed property through the “Great Iowa Treasure Hunt” last year. Iowa financial institutions turn over things like the contents of safety deposit […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 8, 2026
Mar. corn $4.46, down 3/4 centMar. soybeans $10.61 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $303.60, down $1.80Mar. soybean oil 49.45, up 14 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.18, unchangedFeb. […]
Indiana Pork raises concerns over proposed ultra-processed food ban in public schools
The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is concerned new proposed legislation could impact the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. Josh Trenary says House Bill 1137 would […]
Farmer says unclear trade enforcement could hurt ag exports
A farmer says the lack of details and enforcement mechanisms in last year’s trade frameworks could derail any progress that’s been made. Jan TenBensel says it’s a major concern. “These […]
Row crop profits under pressure as grain markets tighten faster than normal
A grain and oilseed analyst with Terrain says row crop profitability could come down to luck for many farmers this year. Marc Rosenbaum says margins for corn, soybean, and wheat are expected to […]
Yield adjustments are expected in January USDA report
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says USDA is expected to lower corn and soybean yields in the upcoming supply and demand report. “We don’t get a great […]
October ethanol, DDGS export numbers solid
Ethanol exports continued to hold to their record pace late in 2025. The Renewable Fuels Association says 185 million gallons of ethanol were exported during October, rising 25% from September, […]
Davenport area residents speak out against license plate cameras
A petition to shut down automated license plate readers in eastern Iowa has gathered hundreds of signatures, the latest effort to protest the controversial law enforcement tool. Quad Cities resident […]
University of Illinois research says more acres are needed to make combine investments pay
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says increased machinery costs continue to squeeze farmers’ profits. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Gary Schnitkey says research shows […]
Cash dairy prices mostly steady to lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower except for nonfat dry milk Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at 0.70. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0350 at $1.33. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3350 to […]