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Maximizing the summer grilling season
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Chef Dagan Lynn share tips on how consumers can maximize their purchases at the grocery store. Dagan Lynn: The post Maximizing the summer grilling season

Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of May 25th
Headlines used in this week’s Summary… What Sioux County Voters Need to Know Before Tuesday’s Primary Election Captain Tyler Kanaly Reflects on Service, Sacrifice, and Freedom During Sioux Center Memorial
Prepare to prevent heat stress in cattle
A veterinarian reminds producers that heat stress can be a big problem for dairy and beef cattle. Veterinarian Ryan Royer serves as a consultant for Novonesis. He tells Brownfield that
High prices, uncertain markets: volatility frustrates cattle industry
Market volatility remains a reality for cattle producers. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there’s a lot of optimism as prices remain high, but. “What’s frustrating (is)
Michigan State University highlights pollinator-friendly practices ahead of beekeeping conference
An apiculture educator is encouraging farmers to consider pollinator health when applying pesticides. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “As much as we can, make sure that we’re
Soybeans, corn see profit taking, technical selling
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ensuring a lower weekly finish. Unknown destinations did buy U.S. soybeans Friday morning, but at least officially, China continues to mostly

President Donald Trump Endorses Randy Feenstra for Governor
President Donald Trump has given Congressman Randy Feenstra his “Complete and Total Endorsement” in Iowa’s Republican race for governor. In a statement released today, Trump praised Feenstra as a “Highly
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 29, 2026
Jul. corn $4.46 and 3/4, down 9 centsJul. soybeans $11.86 and 3/4, down 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $329.80, down $4.30Jul. soybean oil 77.72, up 102 pointsJul. Chicago wheat
Farmers voice concerns over fertilizer prices to FTC
An eastern Iowa farmer says today’s fertilizer prices are not sustainable. “Farmers are basically going broke right now.” Lance Lillibridge of Vinton tells Brownfield that was his message to the
Some farmers weighing replant decisions
A field agronomist with Burrus Seed says some growers in his territory are dealing with replant situations. Chris Brown, who covers the eastern two thirds of Illinois and southern half
