Illinois farmer building profitability through healthier soils
An Illinois farmer says building his soil’s health and water extractable organic carbon, or WEOC, has reduced his input costs. Brad Zimmerman, who farms in Tazewell County, says incorporating cover […]
Soybeans, corn hold onto crude oil related gains, wheat closes mixed
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans saw another round of spillover from crude oil, which was up on supply worries, and crude oil, where gains were tied […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 12, 2026
May corn $4.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $12.27 and 1/4, up 13 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $320.20, up $4.80May soybean oil 67.42, up 26 pointsMay […]
Scholten pushing Congress to advance farm bill and deliver fast aid for farmers in crisis
A U.S. House Democrat says she’s ready to pass a farm bill when the legislation comes to the floor. Michigan’s Hillary Scholten tells Brownfield, “We definitely need some improvements.” “I […]
Researcher: Farmers must use every tool to manage soybean cyst nematode
A soybean cyst nematode researcher says farmers need to use every available tool to manage the pest. Greg Tylka, a professor at Iowa State University in the Department of Plant […]
Kent County commercial poultry farm found HPAI positive
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the first commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a poultry farm this year. The state says the West […]
Iowa bill sets felony for intentional disruption of church services
A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would make it a felony to intentionally disrupt a religious service. Republican Representative Carter Nordman of Dallas Center filed the bill after […]
Additional Arrests Made in Hull Burglary Investigation
Authorities say additional arrests have been made in connection with a burglary investigation at a Hull business that was first reported late last month. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s […]
Iowa panel pares prediction of state tax revenue
State officials have reduced their prediction of state tax revenue for the current budgeting year by 46 MILLION dollars, but the governor’s budget direcor says there is no need to […]
U.S. ethanol exports dip to start 2026
Ethanol exports began the year on a slower note. The Renewable Fuels Association says U.S. ethanol exports during January 2026 were 212.1 million gallons, down 4% from December 2025, which […]