USDA continues implementation of reorganization
The deputy secretary with the USDA says the agency is well into implementing its announced reorganization plans. Stephen Vaden says the goal of relocating several mission areas into five regional […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 29, 2026
Sep. corn $4.49, down 9 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.78, down 34 centsAug. soybean meal $315.30, down $5.00Aug. soybean oil 69.17, down 159 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.60 and 3/4, down […]
USDA emphasizes transparency in improved farm data and research
The USDA says it is working with farmers and ranchers to improve its data collection process. Dr. Scott Hutchins, Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics, says increased producer participation is […]
Broiler placements fall, but stay ahead of 2025 pace
Broiler hatchery numbers continue to rise year-over-year, pointing towards higher production. The USDA says 254.026 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, up 305,000 from the previous week […]
South Dakota growers facing familiar drought challenges
An agronomist in South Dakota says expanding drought conditions are raising concerns for crop growers across the region. “Still waiting on rain,” said Stu Carlson with Hoegemeyer. “We’ve got good […]
U.S. dairy herd growth boosts June milk production
A larger and more efficient dairy herd in June continues to keep milk production numbers above last year. Milk production in the top 24 states increased 2.4 percent in June, […]
Iowan’s book ‘Football Spy’ keeps same characters from baseball thriller
A central Iowa TV sportscaster is out with his second book. Scott Reister says “Football Spy” follows the story of the first book that had little league baseball players threatened […]
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Near-record week for U.S. ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production last week was a multi-month high. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.133 million barrels per day, the second highest on record, rising 39,000 on […]
Some Iowans’ worries about traffic cameras may be unfounded
There are no reports in Iowa of any deliberate vandalism of traffic cameras that are used to read license plates, but some Iowans oppose the use of so-called Flock cameras […]