Local, State & Ag News
Corn closes mixed in a largely technical session
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. China bought another 132,000 tons of new crop U.S. soybeans ahead of the open, and last week’s new crop sales were solid
Agronomist says July reveals the ‘sins of planting’
An agronomist says mistakes made during planting are evident. Michael Fosdick covers eastern Iowa for Pioneer and says some growers faced short planting windows and less than ideal conditions this
Boater dead after accident on Clear Lake
One person is dead after a boating accident on Clear Lake this morning. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says a call was received at about 8:30 A.M. about two
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 30, 2026
Sep. corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.77 and 1/4, down 3/4 centAug. soybean meal $314.10, down $1.20Aug. soybean oil 68.35, down 82 pointsSep. Chicago wheat
Missouri corn developing ahead of average, raising early harvest expectations
Some Missouri farmers say the corn is on track for an earlier than usual harvest this fall. Southwest Missouri farmer Brad Arnold tells Brownfield the corn on his farm is
Sugar producers bring trade concerns to International Sugar Symposium
Sugar producers are renewing calls for changes to federal trade policy as they continue to face tremendous financial pressures. Luther Markwart is an Executive Vice President for the American Sugarbeet Growers
Canada Ag Trade Alliance: tariff threats lengthen uncertainty
A Canadian ag trade leader says it’s unclear if U.S. negotiators have any decision-making power as talks continue between the two countries. Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance executive director Michael Harvey tells Brownfield,
MO farmer: heat stress puts corn, soybeans at tipping point
A farmer in northwest Missouri says the crops are at a tipping point, and what happens with the weather moving forward makes a difference. “If we don’t get some good
Border ranchers say New World screwworm fight remains critical as Mexico cattle trade set to resume
New World screwworm has kept the border closed to cattle trade with Mexico for the better part of 2 years. Barbara Jackson, a rancher and feedyard owner outside of Tucson, Arizona says
University of Iowa president gets a raise
The Board of Regents met in closed session for most of the day Wednesday to review the performance of the three state university presidents and the executive director of the
