USDA confirms second case of New World screwworm
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm. This detection was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, less […]
Iowa Supreme Court rules in University of Iowa scholarship case
The Iowa Supreme Court says the University of Iowa cannot modify a scholarship designated for black students to make it comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. […]
Linda Zevenbergen
72, of Orange City
Duane Sitzmann
62, of Sioux Center
Soybeans and corn continue to slide
Soybeans finished the day lower. Weather continues to be a big factor for the market, especially with less than stellar export demand. Crop development conditions are generally favorable. Soybean meal, […]
Producers should stay calm but vigilant over New World screwworm detection
A swine veterinarian is encouraging U.S. livestock producers not to panic following the confirmation of New World screwworm in South Texas. Pat Hoffman is with Elanco. “First thing I’d say […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 5, 2026
Jul. corn $4.17 and 1/2, down 7 centsJul. soybeans $11.21 and 1/2, down 8 centsJul. soybean meal $308.50, down $5.20Jul. soybean oil 74.12, down 217 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.80, down […]
Another pattern shift ahead; a cool-down for some, increased rainfall chances for most areas
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the […]
Cattle futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher on tight ready-supplies. August live cattle closed $.12 higher at $241.65 and October live cattle closed $.32 higher […]
Rollins touts ethanol exports, E15 during House Ag Committee hearing
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S. ethanol industry is heading in the right direction. “This year we’re going to have ethanol exports up 20% and corn exports up 22%,” […]