Local, State & Ag News
Dordt Students Unveil Floodplain Project for Rock Valley
Rock Valley residents gathered at the local event center on Tuesday evening. They met to review a bold new vision for the town’s future. Specifically, the project aims to turn
Bill to ban warrant resolution clinics after Iowa participant charged with murder
A bill in the Iowa House would ban warrant resolution clinics after a participant in Polk County was charged with first degree murder a week later. “Warrant resolution clinics, if
Cattle futures higher on an oversold bounce
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by an oversold bounce, watching direct business develop. June live cattle closed $.42 higher at $243.50 and August live
Data center development causing land-use debates across the country
The executive director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says the rapid development of data centers continues to spark land use debates. Katie Nelson says there are concerns about the impact
Rising urea prices signal increased fertilizer market risk as Iran conflict continues
An ag economist says urea costs are the highest they’ve been in four years. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says the longer the conflict in Iran goes, the higher prices could
Wheat surges on drought, input cost concerns
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Planting weather mostly looks favorable in much of the Midwest, which should keep the overall pace well ahead of average. Beans
Elanco expert urges poultry producers to strengthen pest control practices
A technical consultant with Elanco Animal Health says poultry producers should take a thorough approach to pest control. Dr. Alissa Welsher tells Brownfield managing the housing facilities is a good
West central Indiana farmer wraps up planting
A west central Indiana farmer says he wrapped up planting this week. Jason Brier, who farms in Warren and Fountain Counties near Attica, tells Brownfield… “We got the bean planter
Regents vote 8-1 to increase tuition, fees at Iowa universities
The Board of Regents approved a 3% increase in tuition and mandatory fees for all undergraduate students at its meeting today. The 8-1 vote came after student representatives from the
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 23, 2026
May corn $4.55 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.59 and 3/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $320.60, unchangedMay soybean oil 71.66, down 2 pointsMay Chicago