Local, State & Ag News
Michigan budget returns funding for 10 Cents a Meal program
The Michigan Legislature has restored funding for the 10 Cents a Meal program, helping schools buy Michigan-grown foods and support local farmers. Amanda Brezzell is with Groundwork Center for Resilient
Soybeans, corn take profits despite weather concerns
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. USDA confirmed the sale of old and new crop U.S. beans to China Wednesday morning, which led to some “buy
Heat slows tar spot, but corn farmers encouraged to keep scouting
A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says tar spot has been confirmed in Missouri and other states this year, but the heat has been slowing its development. Mandy
Misuse of 2,4-D could threaten future weed-control
An extension weed scientist says herbicide drift is a problem again this year, and it’s not just over-the-top dicamba. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s disappointed and
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 8, 2026
Sep. corn $4.35, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 1/4, down 1/4 centAug. soybean meal $312.30, down $3.90Aug. soybean oil 70.85, up 226 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.07 and
Minnesota farmer battles stubborn weeds in soybeans
A northwest Minnesota farmer is having mixed success controlling weeds. Austen Germolus of Borup says there’s not much weed pressure in wheat or corn. “Beans is a different challenge. Did
Phosphate supplies questioned as conflict continues to disrupt global market
The founder and CEO of Keytrade AG, a global fertilizer trading company based in Switzerland, says the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fertilizer markets. “I find
Dairy Innovation Competition helping build industry’s next generation workforce
The coordinator of the dairy checkoff’s New Product Competition says it’s a way to develop the industry’s future workforce. Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students have access to
First case of measles this year confirmed in central Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of measles this year. Information from the department says a vaccinated adult from central Iowa acquired measles
Broiler placements stay 2% ahead of the 2025 pace
Broiler hatchery numbers continue to imply more chicken in 2026. That comes as producers try to meet demand and continue to rebuild from the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
