Local & State News
Corn closes mostly firm after Friday’s drop
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade was expecting a solid week-to-week advance in harvest, with weekly crop progress and condition numbers delayed until Tuesday by Monday’s
Passenger killed, two drivers injured in northeast Iowa crash of motorcycles
A northeast Iowa woman died Saturday night when the motorcycle she was riding collided with a deer. The Clayton County Sheriff’s office says three motorcycles were on a road in
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 12, 2026
Dec. corn $4.83, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.87 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $368.70, up $3.10Dec. soybean oil 68.63, up 61 pointsDec. Chicago wheat
Michigan joins growing list of states allowing farmers to use red-dyed diesel over the road
Michigan’s governor has declared a state of energy emergency, allowing temporary use of dyed diesel fuel on public roads. National Corn Growers Association President and Michigan farmer Matt Frostic tells
EPA’s Zeldin aims for “perfect” WOTUS rule
Perfecting the Waters of the U.S. rule. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the WOTUS has lacked clarity. “You could use a term like ‘drought’ or ‘low tide’ and not define
Record high diesel prices could change 2027 crop year plans
A north-central Ohio farmer says record-high fuel costs will likely have an impact on his plans for the 2027 crop year. Owen Niese says he’s carefully evaluating every decision. “We’re
Illinois denied federal disaster assistance in August storms
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny disaster assistance to several Illinois counties following a series of August storms is
Primient expands regenerative agriculture efforts to help boost farmer profitability
A director of raw material procurement and trading says investments in regenerative agriculture could help strengthen the food supply chain and create opportunities for farmers. Brad Morrison is with corn-processor
Strong yields highlight northeast Nebraska soybean harvest
A northeast Nebraska farmer says he’s harvesting the best soybean crop he’s ever raised. “We’ve seen from mid 70s to over 80 (bushels per acre.)” Michael Stanek says despite a
As fall progresses, Iowans may be at greater risk for bee stings
Flowers in gardens across Iowa are drying up and natural food sources are dwindling for pollinators, which means stinging insects are foraging for food in other areas, and any perceived
