Concerns about long-term nitrogen price hikes as Middle East tensions continue
An agribusiness group says ongoing tensions in the Middle East could cause long-term global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizer. Mike Seyfert, CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says […]
Cash dairy prices end the week mostly higher
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese barrels on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.66. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.6625. Two sales were recorded at $1.66 and $1.6625. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.57. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.0075, matching Wednesday’s price at $1.80. Eight sales were […]
Cash dairy prices end the week mostly higher
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese barrels on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.66. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.6625. Two sales were recorded at $1.66 and $1.6625. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.57. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.0075, matching Wednesday’s price at $1.80. Eight sales were […]
Fordyce: USDA accelerating wildfire assistance, expanding grazing options
USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is working to fast-track disaster assistance for producers impacted by recent wildfires. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield CRP contracts will open […]
Iowa State Fair trying to make getting in and out easier
The Iowa State Fair is making some changes to try and improve the traffic flow for the one million or so people who visit every year. State Fair CEO Jeremy […]
Farmers using microbes to boost yields and profits
The founder of Imio says some farmers are turning to biologicals to manage residue and reduce fertilizer costs. Charles Smith says some products that enhance microbial activity can free up […]
How Ohio farmers and research helped launch no-till adoption
A long-time no-till advocate says research and key farmers from Ohio have helped make the practice what it is today. Executive director of the Ohio No-Till Council Randall Reeder tells […]
Iowa native lands top 10 finish in Mount Everest of dog-sledding
Farragut native Riley Dyche crossed the finish line seventh in the grueling Iditarod on Wednesday, completing the thousand-mile Alaskan trek from Anchorage to Nome in a little over ten days. […]
Investment and Infrastructure
Hear about the importance of infrastructure to U.S soy. With over half of U.S. soybeans exported, a reliable transportation system to move our beans is critical. Learn more in this […]
Sioux County Inmate Attempts to Light Cell on Fire
Yesterday, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office charged 40-year-old Benjamin Allan Pry of Sioux City, an inmate in the Sioux County jail. The charges stem from an incident in which correctional […]