Local, State & Ag News
Severe weather impacting producers across the Midwest
A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the past week’s severe storms have left a swath of damage across the Midwest. Xander Lowry tells Brownfield, “As far as the Northern Plains
Patience may pay off for grain producers this summer
A grain market analyst says summer weather may offer farmers another pre-harvest pricing opportunity. Bree Baatz with Terrain says this year’s production estimates could be on track. “Are we
Southwest Iowa house pierced by barn boards during Thursday’s storm
As Iowans deal with the aftermath of Thursday’s severe weather, National Weather Service forecasters say a few storms with damaging winds and large hail are possible in parts of Iowa
Heavy Missouri rains flood fields, delay crop decisions as farmers await replant outlook
Early summer storms have been bringing extreme, localized rain and floods across farms in northeast Missouri. Addie Yoder, who farms in Shelby and Knox Counties, says since Wednesday her farm
Mixed day for dairy prices at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.4875. Two sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.4925. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42. No sales
Cotton outlook mixed, but Missouri farmer sees potential for average yield
A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says market conditions remain a major concern for cotton farmers as the growing season begins. “Everybody’s got a bottle of Rolaids, a bottle of
Heat-stressed pigs may eat less, grow slower, expert says
Summer heat can reduce pork productivity. Chuck Woods with KENT Nutrition says heat stress can occur all along the swine production chain. “Whether you’re trying to keep sows hydrated and
Ag coalition pressing the U.S. Senate on USDA staffing crisis ahead of 2027 budget talks
A coalition of 123 state and national ag groups is asking the U.S. Senate to address USDA staffing shortages in the 2027 funding bill. Carson Fort with the American Soybean Association says more than
Minnesota Ag Commissioner watching trade impact of New World screwworm spread
The head of Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture is concerned the arrival of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. could have trade ramifications. Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield. “This isn’t
Two Iowa ag history displays opening at Sioux City Art Center
The first floor of the Sioux City Art Center has been transformed with two exhibits that celebrate Iowa’s agricultural history. Curator Christopher Atkins says you will enter and see a
