World Dairy Expo dairy product winners named
World Dairy Expo is a month away, but some of this year’s contest winners have already been announced. The Dairy Products Contest has hundreds of products entered in 96 classes, […]
An early-Autumn feel to yield to rapid warming; showers return to the Plains, westward
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across much of the eastern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the Deep […]
Much cooler, early Autumn-like air on the move across much of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, a strong cold front slicing across the Great Lakes region and the upper Midwest is producing a few showers. On August 31, fifteen percent of the […]
The latest in drone technology at FPS25
The latest in drone technology was on display at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. Lukas Cook, CEO of Kelly-Hills Unmanned Systems, discussed how they’re helping bring the tech to farmers. […]
Corn and soybeans slide on crop expectations
Soybeans were under pressure as the market continues to monitor demand. November contracts were 9 and 1/2 lower at $10.31 and 1/2. Traders are looking for any sign of a […]
Diseases like southern rust could complicate corn harvest
Heavy disease pressure could complicate grain harvest for corn farmers this fall. Doug Houser with Iowa State University Extension suggests the amount of southern rust and other leaf diseases is […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 03, 2025
Dec. corn $4.18 and down 05 centsNov. soybeans $10.31 and 1/2 down 9 and ½ centsOct. soybean meal $277.60 down $.70Oct. soybean oil 51.44 down 87 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.22 […]
Iowa-based Landus names new CEO
Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative has named a new CEO. Landus announced Eric Heismeyer will join the organization, effective September 3rd. In a statement, Landus says Heismeyer brings a wealth of […]
Dairy checkoff awards scholarships
Dairy’s checkoff is helping the next generation of industry leaders complete their education. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, through Dairy Management Inc., annually awards $2,500 scholarships to 11 […]
An uptick in demand for replacement heifers
Is there some expansion happening in the cattle herd? The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says he’s starting to see an increase in replacement heifer purchases. […]