Nunn hosts moment of silence in DC for slain Iowa soldiers, cancels campaign fundraiser
Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn have announced they plan to be at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Saturday for the dignified transfer of the remains of […]
Hog Confinement Destroyed by Fire Near Boyden; Hundreds of Pigs Lost
A hog confinement building southeast of Boyden was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday evening, resulting in the loss of hundreds of animals. According to a joint press release from […]
Kehoe: beef processing growth strengthening Missouri cattle sector
Missouri’s Governor says expanding meat processing in the state is providing a boost to the state’s cattle industry. Mike Kehoe spoke to an ag audience at the University of Missouri […]
Live cattle futures up ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up waiting on direct business, feeders were down on profit taking. April live cattle closed $.17 higher at $238.52 and June live […]
Soybeans, corn see spillover support from crude oil strength
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There are reports of quality issues in parts of Brazil due to heavy rainfall during harvest and rain chances for Argentina are […]
Former USDA Secretary: Farmers can’t wait on farm bill
A former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says the delay in passing a new five-year farm bill has gone on too long. “Historically, we’ve had farm bills every five years since […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 5, 2026
May corn $4.53 and 1/2, up 9 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.79 and 1/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $309.30, down 60 centsMay soybean oil 65.70, up 211 […]
Skim milk powder and butter processing show gains in January dairy product report
The USDA says skim milk powder and butter production led dairy product growth in January, while butter and whey products had modest gains. Total cheese production was 1.28 billion pounds, […]
Minnesota farmer hopes to “plant green” despite growing moisture deficit
A worsening moisture deficit concerns a no-till farmer in south-central Minnesota. Rochelle Krusemark grows corn, soybeans, and sorghum in Martin County and says cover crops suffered from dry conditions last […]
Minnesota farmer hopes to “plant green” despite growing moisture deficit
A worsening moisture deficit concerns a no-till farmer in south-central Minnesota. Rochelle Krusemark grows corn, soybeans, and sorghum in Martin County and says cover crops suffered from dry conditions last […]