Prioritizing protection
As farmers prepare to face another year of weather challenges, it’s imperative they familiarize themselves with the protection provided by their crop insurance. In this Managing for Profit, Meg Yandell, […]
North Polk Girls 62, Sioux Center 42
Class 4A Regional Final
Western Christian Boys 82, Rock Valley 76 (2OT)
Class 2A District Final
Unity Christian Boys 78, West Lyon 71 (OT)
Class 2A District Final
George Vogel
105, of Orange City
Disappointment all around for failed Wisconsin dairy cattle innovation bill
Farmers and legislators are disappointed as legislation creating a 20-million dollar Wisconsin dairy cattle innovation loan program is going nowhere this session. Assembly Ag Committee Chair Travis Tranel tells Brownfield […]
Live cattle mostly higher, hogs rally despite uneven pork demand
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mostly modestly higher and feeders were up, generally rebounding from Monday’s drop with help from boxed beef while waiting for this week’s direct […]
Soybeans eke out gains as corn and wheat futures finish mixed
Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying. Beans followed the lead of bean oil, which saw more support from demand expectations. The trade’s watching harvest in Brazil and […]
USDA seeks input on data reporting as farmer trust concerns grow
The U.S. Ag Secretary told attendees at the Ag Outlook Forum last week USDA reports remain gold standard for market reporting, but there’s room for improvement. Brooke Rollins said farmers […]
Organic grain farmers are feeling the impacts of a sluggish ag economy
An extension specialist says the current state of the ag economy continues to create challenges for organic grain farmers. Ashley Adair with Purdue University Extension says it’s making it more […]