Feenstra says as governor he’d work to eliminate Iowa income tax
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra is outlining more of the tax and spending policies he’d pursue if he’s elected governor. During an interview with Radio Iowa this afternoon, Feenstra said he’ll […]
Gillnetting Season Begins on Iowa Great Lakes as Northern Pike Spawning Gets Underway
The annual rite of spring is underway on the Iowa Great Lakes, as fisheries crews begin their yearly gillnetting operations. Mike Hawkins, a Regional Fisheries Management Supervisor with the Iowa […]
Soybean prices jump on Prospective Plantings Report
An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report shows more farmers plan to plant soybeans this year. However, Joe Janzen says the shift in […]
Fall fertilizer applications a boost for some Iowa farmers
An extension agronomist who covers southeast and east central Iowa says most farmers in her area are in good shape with fertilizer. Rebecca Vittetoe with Iowa State University tells Brownfield […]
Soybeans see gains after lower than expected acreage estimate
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, along with the weakness in the dollar during the session. The USDA expects soybean planted area to be up 4% on […]
Cattle futures higher ahead of the week’s direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about the week’s business. April live cattle closed $3.47 higher at $243.02 and June live cattle closed $3.07 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 31, 2026
May corn $4.57 and 3/4, up 2 centsMay soybeans $11.71, up 11 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $316.40, up $1.50May soybean oil 68.88, up 41 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.16 and […]
Sorghum acres at least partially impacted by drought in Plains
Sorghum planted area is projected to decline in 2026. The USDA expects 6.12 million acres of to be planted to sorghum this year, down 8% from last year. Ongoing drought […]
Market analyst says high input costs driving long-term shift toward more U.S. soybean acreage
The president of AgResource Company says higher costs of production for corn could result in a long-term shift toward more soybean acres in the U.S. Dan Basse says the soybean market had a positive reaction to the USDA’s […]
U.S. cattle producers urged to focus on management as the risk of NWS continues
A veterinarian says producer education and herd monitoring are critical to protecting the U.S. cattle herd from New World screwworm. Dr. Thach Winslow, outside cattle veterinary consultant for Elanco’s beef […]