CHS to operate COFCO grain terminal near St. Louis
The nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative will soon operate a grain facility owned by China’s largest food and ag company near St. Louis. CHS Inc., will take over operations of the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 9, 2026
Mar. corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 1/4 centMar. soybeans $10.62 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $303.70, up 10 centsMar. soybean oil 49.69, up 24 pointsMar. Chicago […]
Asparagus’s folate benefits spotlighted by 50th Asparagus Queen
The 2025 Asparagus Queen says she hopes to educate more women about the vegetable’s folate benefits. Shelby Purdy tells Brownfield the nutrient, found naturally in asparagus, helps reduce the risk […]
Producers encouraged to contact NRCS offices ahead of new batching deadline
The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says farmers need to be informed about key changes within the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Crystal Siltman says January […]
U.S. beef demand remains strong despite export headwinds
The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says global demand for U.S. beef remains strong. Dan Halstrom tells Brownfield that’s a good thing for producers. “Because if you can […]
Record cheese exports push U.S. dairy exports higher in October
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says continued record cheese exports and strong butterfat shipments boosted overall exports in October. Total U.S. dairy exports grew seven percent in volume year over […]
Nutrien offers new crop decision tools
A supplier of fertilizer inputs has developed new online tools to help farmers get the most bang for their crop input bucks. Agronomist and tool developer Lyle Cowell tells Brownfield […]
Iowa’s Secretary of State seeks red tape fix
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is asking lawmakers to make it easier for his office to dissolve the registration of fraudulent businesses. Every business that’s incorporated in Iowa must […]
Missouri gets federal approval for $814 million broadband expansion
Missouri has received approval from the federal government to spend more than $814 million to improve high-speed internet. A press release from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says the money will […]
Lakes Area Business Leader Butch Parks Dies at 81
Longtime and well-known Iowa Great Lakes businessman Butch Parks has died at 81. Parks was the founder of Parks Marina and the iconic Barefoot Bar and Snappers.