Retired Iowa FFA state president reflects on importance of Iowa State Fair
The recently retired Iowa FFA state president says the Iowa State Fair gives members a unique opportunity to showcase their hard work and achievements. Chloe Zittergruen wrapped up her term […]
Corn export inspections maintain strong push
Corn export inspections remain on pace to meet USDA’s estimate for the current marketing year. The USDA says the top destinations for U.S. corn during the week ending August 13th […]
Butter, nonfat dry milk lead higher cash dairy prices at CME Monday
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 to $0.6950. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Thousands of 4-H projects on display at Iowa State Fair
The Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair has been a popular attraction for fairgoers this year. Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director Emily Saveraid says the […]
Insect pressure varies across Nebraska soybean fields
A crop protection cropping systems specialist says Nebraska soybean growers are seeing varying levels of losses from the state’s top two insects. Justin McMechan with the University of Nebraska says […]
USTR Greer defends tariffs, pushes for more ag trade opportunities
The US Trade Representative says expanding export opportunities for US agriculture remains a top priority for the Trump administration. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says previous trade policies focused too heavily on […]
Proposed rail merger adds to ag consolidation concerns
The vice president elect with the National Corn Growers Association says the proposed merger of two major rail companies is another example of consolidation impacting agriculture. “When the Surface Transportation […]
Tyson plant closures raise concerns over cattle market competition
The cattle industry continues to digest the news that Tyson has shuttered additional beef processing plants. Illinois Beef Association Executive Vice President Josh St. Peters says the abrupt closure of […]
Wheat solidly higher, watching global grain movement
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing a higher weekly finish. Crop weather continues to generally look favorable, but there are some areas of concern and August is […]
Cattle, hog futures finish the week lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $1.17 […]