New crop soybean exports soar, new crop corn sales solid
Last week was a big week for new crop U.S. soybean export demand. The USDA says those soybean sales during the week ending August 20th topped 90 million bushels, nearly […]
Drought concerns prompt Northern Plains farmers to slow some crop sales
A market analyst says some Northern Plains farmers are starting to back off from making aggressive crop sales ahead of harvest. “We’re a little more worried about where production’s going […]
Sioux Center, MOC-Floyd Valley Prepare for Class 3A District 1 Gauntlet
Class 3A District 1 produced two of the state’s final eight teams last season and appears capable of delivering another competitive race in 2026. Bishop Heelan and Sioux Center each […]
More buyers than sellers supporting farmland market
The president of Farmers National Company says land values have been resilient despite the downturn in the ag economy. Paul Schadegg tells Brownfield, “We simply just have more willing buyers […]
$13 billion in dairy processing investment reshapes U.S. industry
The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased dairy processing in the U.S. is helping increase demand for producers. Gregg Doud says the industry has invested $13 billion […]
Midday livestock markets
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. At Thursday’s start, no bids have been renewed yet. Some trade has developed in the North at $345 dressed, which is $10.00 lower than the […]
Sioux City already seeing school bus stop sign violations
The school year is just underway and the Sioux City School District is already seeing drivers illegally passing stopped school buses that are dropping off and picking up students. School […]
Economist says inflation is still impacting the ag economy
An ag economist says inflation and higher interest rates continue to impact farm profitability. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says producers are expected to face additional financial pressure. “The Fed is […]
Wisconsin drought threatens crop conditions, dairy farmer grateful for stockpiles
A northeast Wisconsin dairy farmer says he’s thankful for last year’s bumper crop as drought conditions intensify Travis Speirs milks 2,800 cows with his father south of Green Bay. “We’ve got […]
Iowa producers renew call for Prop 12 relief
Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill. Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from southeast Iowa and current president […]