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Black vulture permits available to Illinois livestock producers
The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says instances of black vulture predation of livestock are on the rise. Tasha Bunting says issues
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 10, 2026
May corn $4.41, down 3 centsMay soybeans $11.75 and 3/4, up 10 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $331.80, up $14.20May soybean oil 67.09, down 61 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.71, down
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 10, 2026
May corn $4.41, down 3 centsMay soybeans $11.75 and 3/4, up 10 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $331.80, up $14.20May soybean oil 67.09, down 61 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.71, down
“Parking equipment”: Minnesota Ag Commissioner says farmers are sitting out 2026
Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture tells Brownfield some farmers are sitting out the 2026 crop year. Thom Petersen says negative margins are resulting in growers going idle. “Maybe some of those
“Parking equipment”: Minnesota Ag Commissioner says farmers are sitting out 2026
Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture tells Brownfield some farmers are sitting out the 2026 crop year. Thom Petersen says negative margins are resulting in growers going idle. “Maybe some of those
First Iowa wild turkey season opens
The first of the wild turkey seasons opens today with the youth hunt. DNR wildlife biologist Jim Coffey says he expects hunter numbers to be good. “We’ll issue just probably
Nebraska ecologist warns early turnout could delay grassland recovery this season
A rangeland ecologist says producers should implement flexible grazing plans this summer to allow pastures to regrow. Dirac Tidwell with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says last month’s wildfires were
President Trump’s budget proposal cuts USDA funding by nearly 20%
An ag economist says President Trump’s 2027 budget proposal could impact several USDA programs that are needed by farmers and ranchers. Carl Zulauf with Ohio State University says the department’s funding
Iowa’s snow plow drivers rank the winter of 2025-26
Snow plows, salt spreaders, brine sprayers and other machinery the Iowa DOT uses to keep our roads clear is being cleaned up and put away. Winter operations administrator Craig Bargfrede
Bill expands definition of unacceptable grooming behavior by Iowa school employees
The Iowa House and Senate have approved a bill expanding the definition of unacceptable grooming behavior that would likely lead to revoking an Iowa teacher or school administrator’s license. A
