Live and feeder cattle finish firm as boxed beef lends support
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were higher, supported by the recent strength in boxed beef as traders continue to wait for direct business to get defined. April […]
USDA: broiler hatchery numbers dip on week, rise on year
Broiler hatchery numbers saw week-to-week declines but maintained their faster than a year ago paces. The USDA says 254.065 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, falling 321,000 on the […]
Butler County and Southwest Iowa electric coops given millions in federal loans
Two Iowa rural electric coops are getting $19 million in loans from the U.S. Ag Department’s Rural Development office. The Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative will receive an $8 million […]
Ethanol numbers mixed on week, year, but do show some positives
The weekly ethanol numbers were mixed. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.113 million barrels per day, down 5,000 on the week, but still generally in-line with most […]
Rollins says USDA to sell off South Building
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s reorganization plan is entering its next phase. During a press conference Wednesday, Rollins said the USDA South Building is being put up for […]
Northwestern’s Noah Parmelee Earns GPAC First Team Honors
Northwestern College senior Noah Parmelee has been named to the 2026 GPAC Men’s Wrestling All-Conference First Team, as announced Wednesday by the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Parmelee earned First Team […]
Nonprofit Farm Rescue brings volunteer support to Missouri
Farm Rescue is now available in Missouri to help farm families going through tough times. The nonprofit program uses volunteers and modern equipment to help families with planting, haying, hauling, […]
Top-selling author talks to Iowa students about misery, exhilaration of writing (AUDIO)
An internationally acclaimed author is making two Iowa appearances this week, in Iowa City and the Des Moines metro, in hopes of inspiring future writers. Bret Anthony Johnston, an alum […]
Focusing on efficiency
Finding increased efficiency on the farm is the focus for many at this year’s Commodity Classic. Rob Shafer, Illinois farmer and Classic co-chair, says producers are feeling the squeeze of […]
Beck’s Hybrids expanding research trials to give farmers additional insights on corn yield performance
A data analyst says new corn product research could help farmers better understand the importance of seed selection and crop management. Jim Schwartz, director of research, agronomy, and PFR at Beck’s […]