World Pork Expo through the years
Commentary. I am convinced that every generation involved in agriculture reaches a point where they look around and say, “I never imagined things would change this much in my lifetime.” […]
Sioux Center 12, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 11
Janice Bakker
79, of Hull
Ag Retailers Association hopes rail merger is not approved
The organization representing more than 5,000 U.S. ag retail locations says the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger should not happen. Ag Retailers Association Senior Vice President Richard Gupton says, “We’re not […]
Soybeans rebound higher, snapping an eight-day losing streak
Soybeans finished the day higher, ending eight consecutive days of losses. Soybean oil also finished the day higher, and nearby soybean meal was up. There have been some decent flash […]
Specialty grain markets offer farmers lower costs, higher prices
A senior merchandiser with central Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says specialty grain markets are offering producers added income at a critical time. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Kelsey Graber says many […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 10, 2026
Jul. corn $4.19, down 1/2 centJul. soybeans $11.23, up 9 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $301.90, up 80 centsJul. soybean oil 74.91, up 42 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.87 and 1/2, […]
CHS reports strong input supply chain performance for growers
An official with the nation’s largest ag cooperative is pleased with the movement of crop inputs so far this season. CHS senior vice president Mike Johnston says logistically it’s been […]
Iowa Libertarian Laehn running for US Senate qualifies for Nov. ballot
Greene County Attorney Thomas Laehn, the first Libertarian elected to office in Iowa, has qualified to run for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. “The people of Iowa are ready for […]
Sen. Moran calls for stronger CRP flexibility to address drought, wildfire risks
A U.S. Senator from Kansas says lawmakers need to bolster the Conservation Reserve Program. During a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Jerry Moran said producers need improved access to […]