Two candidates in Iowa’s 2nd district meet for final debate
Two of the candidates running in Iowa’s second congressional district disagreed on tariffs and how to fix Social Security during a debate last night on Iowa PBS. Republican Joe Mitchell […]
Candidates in Iowa’s 2nd district meet for final debate
Two of the candidates running in Iowa’s second congressional district disagreed on tariffs and how to fix Social Security during a debate last night on Iowa PBS. Republican Joe Mitchell […]
Demolition finally begins on Rock Valley homes damaged by 2024 flooding
Rock Valley began demolishing the first home in the buyout program today for the flooding that hit there in June 2024. Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo says it’s another step in […]
Soybean discoloration reported in southwest Iowa as harvest delays continue
Southwest Iowa farmer Pat Sheldon says some soybeans are showing discoloration as harvest gets underway, but the damage appears limited to seed coats. “It hasn’t impacted the quality of the […]
Arkansas rice harvest disappoints, raising concerns for 2027
An extension agronomist says rice yields are disappointing as harvest wraps up in Arkansas. Jarrod Hardke with the University of Arkansas tells Brownfield heat and drought affected crop yield. “I’ve […]
Center for Regional Food Systems digs into local food impacts for farmers and communities
Recent analysis of local food system programs shows how targeted investments and supporting infrastructure can strengthen opportunities for farmers. Jude Barry is the associate director for the Michigan State University […]
Corn, soybeans see more profit taking, harvest pressure
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is expecting good harvest progress ahead of a return to rainy conditions in some areas. Portions of the Eastern […]
Feeder cattle, lean hog futures close lower Thursday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower on the signs of slowing beef demand and follow through selling ahead of this week’s direct trade. December live was down […]
Analyst expects modest yield changes in October USDA report
A market analyst says he’s expecting modest changes to corn and soybean yield estimates in USDA’s October supply and demand report. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says the corn yield […]
USDA Farm Program Payments Reach Record $13.8 Billion
The USDA says 2025 farm program payments being issued this month are the largest since the programs were established in the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Service Agency’s Ag Risk […]