Used machinery prices stabilize as auction demand stays strong
An auction specialist says used machinery demand remains strong. Sam Harper, an associate broker and equipment independent sales rep with Big Iron Auctions, says low commodity prices haven’t slowed down […]
Attorney General clears Dubuque police officer in fatal shooting
A report from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office finds a Dubuque police officer was justified in a shooting that killed a man outside a bar. The report says Officer Austin […]
Infrastructure investments key as soybean meal exports surge
An ag trade specialist says exports of U.S. soybean meal have been significantly increasing. Matt Herman, chief officer of demand and advocacy with the Iowa Soybean Association, says while whole-soybean […]
Merchandiser sees long-term corn risks despite quiet WASDE
A grain merchandiser says the latest USDA supply and demand report didn’t include any surprises. Matthew Burkey with Nebraska-based Ag Valley Coop says no news is good news right now. […]
Deadline approaching for Iowa farmers to file land leases under state ag landlord lien law
The associate attorney at Ag and Business Legal Strategies says Iowa farmers should act soon to finalize their land leases ahead of the 2026 crop year. Austin Peiffer tells Brownfield, “You […]
Iowa sees cooler temperatures, but still above normal
Temperatures are going to be above normal again today but not near the 60’s we saw across parts of Iowa Monday. National Weather Service meteorologist Kristy Carter says its around […]
Soil health practices benefitting beef producers
Some cattle producers are increasing profits by focusing on soil health. Ted Krauskopf custom grazes cattle on a few hundred acres in Madison County, Illinois. “I actually think of it […]
Oklahoma producer develops creative partnership model to help bring the next generation into cattle production
An Oklahoma cow/calf producer says it’s critical for the ag sector to invest in the next generation of farmers and ranchers. Kelli Payne says it’s time to stop just talking […]
Cattle producers looking to manage headline risk
Managing headline risk in the cattle markets. “There’s a lot of volatility, especially within the last really two, three months.” Luke Frantz, director of business development with Kapco Futures, says […]
USDA projects more milk production
USDA’s latest supply and demand report shows milk production continues to rise. 2026 production estimates were raised based on faster growth in milk per cow more than offsetting lower expected […]