Local, State & Ag News
Profit pressures rise, but Minnesota farmer keeps corn-soybean rotation steady
A farmer in southern Minnesota doesn’t think deviating from her normal crop rotation is worth the risk. Rochelle Krusemark grows corn and soybeans in Martin County and says a lot
Soybeans regain part of Monday’s drop, corn closes mostly firm
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans bought back part of Monday’s drop, with help from gains in soybean and crude oils. Soybean meal futures were lower on
Soy-based road sealant creating new market opportunities for Ohio-grown soybeans
The Ohio Soybean Council is working to create new domestic demand opportunities for Ohio-grown soybeans. Madi Corbi says BIORESTOR is helping extend the life of rural roads in northwest Ohio. “Any traditional petroleum
More than 100,000 birds impacted by HPAI in March as wild bird migration season picks up in Indiana
Twenty-one new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in commercial poultry facilities across the state since the beginning of March. Denise Derrer Spears with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 17, 2026
May corn $4.54, unchangedMay soybeans $11.57, up 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $311.70, down 50 centsMay soybean oil 65.97, up 203 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.89 and 3/4, down 7
Young cattle producers face historic barriers to entry, but opportunities still exist
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says it isn’t easy for young cattle producers to get started, but it can be done. Jackie Moore
Lawsuit filed over 2024 Iowa fertilizer spill
A conservation group is suing NEW Cooperative over a 2024 fertilizer spill that occurred in the southwest Iowa community of Red Oak. Nishnabotna Water Defenders, a group of citizens focused
Shamrocks, Spring Fields, and a Little Irish Luck
Every March, as St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, many people think of parades, green beer, and maybe a little extra luck. But if you have roots in agriculture, you will
Iowa State Patrol: many still violating new hands-free cell phone law
The spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol says many people are following the new hands-free cell phone law since law enforcement went from warnings to tickets. Sergeant Alex Dinkla says
Cooperative leader urges farms, businesses to document weather impact
A dairy cooperative leader is urging farmers and ag-related businesses to document the damage from weather-related events. Tim Trotter with the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative says,
