Corn export inspections stay ahead of last marketing year
Corn export inspections continue to make a strong push into the end of the marketing year. The USDA says that with just over three reporting weeks remaining, more than enough […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Monday as cheese blocks jump 5 cents
Cash dairy prices were mixed to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.050 to $1.6050. Seven sales were reported ranging from $1.5675 to $1.6050. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported. Butter was down $0.0150 to $1.4975. Four sales were […]
Minnesota Corn VP says fertilizer transparency could bring relief to tight margins
A leader with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association is encouraged by steps taken by the federal government to address rising input costs. Todd Wentzel serves as vice president and farms […]
Drought deepens as northwest Minnesota endures dry July
A dry July made for a memorable month in northwest Minnesota. Cass County cow-calf producer Miles Kuschel says a cool spring gave way to heat and dryness. “And then we […]
Sioux Falls Woman Faces 10 Drug Charges Following Sioux Center Traffic Stop
A Sioux Falls woman faces 10 drug-related charges, including a Class C felony, following a weekend traffic stop in Sioux Center. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Michelle Marie […]
Expansion, renovation planned for southwest Iowa hospital
A southern Iowa hospital will break ground next July on a nearly 20 MILLION dollar project that includes adding a labor and delivery suite and a permanent MRI system at […]
Iowa Flood Center receives money for more hydrostations
The Iowa Flood Center is receiving $500,000 through a Community Project Funding award to install hydrostations in 18 counties, which monitor soil moisture, groundwater levels and stream conditions. Third District […]
Pork producer sees value in AgView health data tracking
Disease prevention remains a key focus for a Michigan pork producer. Joe Dykhuis says he utilizes AgView to make decisions that support herd health and reduce disease spread. “As a […]
UNI working to get more people interested in metal casting
The University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting Center is joining with trade groups to reach out to recruit more workers, including K-12 students. The Center’s associate director Nathaniel Bryant says […]
Strong demand keeps Missouri hay prices steady despite ample supplies
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says it was another solid week for hay sales, even with ample supplies. Tony Hancock says demand has been strong, especially […]