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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 21, 2026
May corn $4.53 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.74 and 1/2, up 8 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $325.30, up 20 centsMay soybean oil 72.14, up 251
Avera Receives Historic $35 Million Gift for Children’s Hospital
Avera Health has announced a historic $35 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur, and child health advocate B. Thomas Golisano—the largest single donation in the organization’s history. The contribution supports pediatric
Former USDA economist explains what’s driving the U.S. ag trade deficit
A better understanding of the U.S. ag trade deficit. Former USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says there’s a common misconception that the imbalance is a result of poor competitiveness. “What
Indiana conservation efforts driving water quality improvements across the state
The program manager with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a new initiative is helping improve water quality across the state. Julie Harrold says the State Nutrient Reduction Strategy tracks
Indiana conservation efforts driving water quality improvements across the state
The program manager with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a new initiative is helping improve water quality across the state. Julie Harrold says the State Nutrient Reduction Strategy tracks
Texas Ag Commissioner says northern spread of New World screwworm in Mexico leaves Texas livestock industry vulnerable
The commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture says the continued northern movement of New World screwworm leaves cattle producers vulnerable. Sid Miller says the latest case was found in a
Texas Ag Commissioner says northern spread of New World screwworm in Mexico leaves Texas livestock industry vulnerable
The commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture says the continued northern movement of New World screwworm leaves cattle producers vulnerable. Sid Miller says the latest case was found in a
Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention. Tracy FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the Ag
From tire shop to pool deck: Tracy FFA members shine at state level
Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention. Tracy Area FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the
From tire shop to pool deck: Tracy FFA members shine at state level
Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention. Tracy Area FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the