Iowa Senate bill would limit mailing abortion pills into Iowa
An Iowa Senate subcommittee has advanced a bill supporters say would prevent abortion pills from being mailed into Iowa by requiring an in-person visit to an Iowa physician before abortion […]
Iowa bill would let couples waive no-fault divorce as future option
A bill that’s cleared an Iowa Senate subcommittee would let couples getting married in Iowa sign a waiver of Iowa’s no-fault divorce law to indicate they would only seek a […]
Alvina Marcella Van’t Hul
96, of Rock Valley
Rev. Dr. Arthur “Art” De Hoogh
92, of Orange City
Cattle futures mostly higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher ahead of the week’s direct business. April live cattle closed $.95 higher at $238.20 and June live cattle […]
Farmer says Summit pipeline key to Iowa’s biofuels economy
A farmer from northwestern Iowa says he’s hopeful state lawmakers can pass legislation that would allow the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project to move forward. Kelly Nieuwenhuis raises corn and […]
Expert says leadership gaps can derail farm succession planning
A member of the Purdue Ag Alumni Association says having the right succession plan in place is key to preserving the farm for the next generation. Jim Bishop, owner of […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat finish mixed ahead of USDA update
Soybeans were mixed. There’s more rain in the forecast for Argentina, while Brazil’s record harvest continues to move forward. There are concerns about the impact of excessively wet weather in […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 9, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.10 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $297.80, down $5.80Mar. soybean oil 56.69, up 136 pointsMar. […]
Soybean farmers say aid helps short term, but stronger markets are needed
A pair of Illinois soybean farmers say they’re planning for a less than profitable 2026 crop. Heath Houck, who farms in Montgomery County and serves on the Illinois Soybean Association […]