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Global Dairy Markets Face Margin Pressure as Supply Outpaces Demand in Early 2026
Dairy producers worldwide are navigating a challenging start to the year, as rising milk supply and falling commodity prices squeeze farm margins, according to the latest Global Dairy Outlook. ISU
ISEA backs Sand for Iowa governor, three GOP candidates call for pipeline limits
The state teachers’ union is backing Democrat Rob Sand’s bid to be Iowa’s next governor and three of the Republicans running for governor continue to press for immediate limits on
Team Feenstra Calls Cook Report Rating “Concerning News” for Iowa Governor’s Race
Republican Randy Feenstra’s campaign team is raising concerns after a national political analysis shifted its outlook on the governor’s race in Iowa. In an email to supporters, Team Feenstra pointed
Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of April 6th
Tap on the Headline to read the full story Orange City Man Facing Felony Charges Sioux Center Selected for State Program New Pavillion Planned at Ag Expo Grounds New Restaurant
Dallas County Judge hears request to lower bail in cold case murder
Lawyers for the central Iowa woman accused in the murder of a realtor 15 years ago appeared in court today and asked for her bail to be reduced from $2
Ethanol helps a Wisconsin farmer make up for low corn prices
A Wisconsin farmer says the low prices paid for corn are less painful thanks to ethanol production. Cal Dalton farms near Endeavor, Wisconsin, and tells Brownfield he’s one of more
U.S.-Iran ceasefire does little for fertilizer availability, prices
A market specialist says the ceasefire in the Iran-U.S. conflict will not quickly change fertilizer availability or prices. Josh Linville with Stone X Group tells Brownfield it will take a
Cattle futures finish the week higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher watching direct business develop. June live cattle closed $2 higher at $240.20 and August live cattle closed $1.40 higher
Greer: U.S. and China relationship is stable
The U.S. Trade Representative says the U.S. is working to strengthen bilateral trade with China. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says the relationship is holding steady. “We have to protect our national security, and we have
Soybeans up Friday, higher on week, with help from bean meal
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing a higher weekly finish. Crush margins are solid, and there was spillover from bean meal, which was up on aggressive spread
