Stronger demand helps pork industry rebound from tough years
A western Iowa pork producer says profitability is helping boost morale across the industry. Aaron Juergens manages more than 100,000 nursery and finishing pig spaces for Sunburst Valley Farms near Carroll. “It […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 18, 2026
Mar. corn $4.27, up 3/4 centMar. soybeans $11.33 and 1/2, down 1/2 centMar. soybean meal $303.90, down $1.90Mar. soybean oil 58.59, up 130 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.47, up 9 and […]
Vote on E15 could come soon, Feenstra says
One lawmaker says a year-round E15 deal could get done soon. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra, a member of the House Rural Domestic Energy Council, says the group had a positive […]
Snow drought, above-normal temps shape Midwest weather outlook
Iowa’s state climatologist says weather outlooks through the first week of March are favorable for farmers across the Midwest. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield, “For much of the Upper Midwest and […]
Wheat gains, watching weather in U.S. Plains, Midwest
Soybeans were narrowly mixed. Beans were up early, following bean oil, but ran into overhead resistance. Soybean oil saw another round of support from demand expectations, largely ignoring the supply […]
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant for New Rescue Boat
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has added a new rescue boat to its emergency response fleet thanks to a $35,048 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. According to […]
Colostrum pasteurization, a routine in quality dairy calf care
A colostrum management specialist says pasteurization has become a standard practice when feeding dairy calves on many farms. Great Lakes Territory Manager Cora Okkema with Dairy Tech tells Brownfield pasteurization […]
CME cash dairy prices higher
Cash dairy prices were higher at midweek on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, lifted by strong global demand expectations. Dry whey unchanged at $0.74. Blocks up $0.05 at $1.50. Two sales […]
Eastern Iowa school district faces deep budget cuts, $3M loan
The Iowa City School Board is considering taking out a $3-million loan to cover expenses for March, after board members discovered the district’s financial situation was rockier than previously thought. […]
Area Scores: February 8-14, 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLClass 2A Region 2 First RoundHartley-Melvin-Sanborn 60, Sibley-Ocheyedan 53West Central Valley 54, Logan-Magnolia 31Class 3A Region 8 QuarterfinalsSpirit Lake 55, Estherville-Lincoln Central 36Unity […]