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Congresswoman Hinson talks with Supreme Court justices about security funding
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barret asked members of the House Appropriations Committee today for more security funding. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is on the committee […]
STAR Program expands incentivized practices for wheat, dry beans, and food-grade soybeans
Star of the West Milling Company says farmers can reduce fertilizer use and lower input costs through incentives offered by the Great Lakes Grain Initiative. soyVice President of Agronomy Keith […]
New National FFA Conference is helping students build leadership skills through community service projects
The National FFA Organization is helping members develop hands-on experiences in community service through a new program. Elizabeth Sendelweck says students participating in the inaugural Catalyst Conference completed more than 12 hours […]
Grants available for new and existing Wisconsin farmer-led conservation groups
The state of Wisconsin is investing more than $1 million in farmer-led conservation solutions to protect local watersheds. Producer-Led Watershed Program Manager Dani Heisler tells Brownfield, “With the backbone of […]
Cattle futures sharply lower ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical weakness. August live cattle closed $3.30 lower at $231.42 and October live cattle closed $2.97 lower […]
Soybeans, corn down on improved USDA ratings
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating improved over the past week and development is ahead of average overall. There are some areas […]
Fertilizer prices continue to be a top concern for many farmers
The high cost of fertilizer continues to weigh on the minds of many farmers. Tom Gillis, who grows corn and soybeans in western Wisconsin, says this spring’s price spikes caused […]
Iowa community explores alternative to pricey new public pool
Facing a multi-million dollar price tag for replacing its public swimming pool, a small Iowa community is aiming to build a different kind of structure. A delegation from Newell, a […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 14, 2026
Sep. corn $4.38 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.92 and 3/4, down 4 centsAug. soybean meal $317.40, up 20 centsAug. soybean oil 72.40, down 42 pointsSep. Chicago […]