Local & State News
Documentation key to highway red dye diesel use
The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says more guidance has been released for farmers wanting to use red dyed diesel on the highway. Rodney
Cheese, nonfat dry milk lead Monday CME cash dairy prices
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday to start the week at the CME. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.86. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 to $1.39. Four
Harvest reports continue to influence corn prices
An ag economist says harvest results and crop quality are among the key factors influencing the corn market right now. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the market has a clearer picture
Alfalfa yield improves slightly year-over-year
USDA is projecting a larger alfalfa crop in 2026, while expecting production of other types of hay to decline. Alfalfa and mixtures production is pegged at 50.562 million tons, 6%
Iowa A.G. Bird, challenger Willems debate election-related cases
The two candidates running to be Iowa’s attorney general disagree on regulation of nursing homes and election fraud prosecutions. Attorney General Brenna Bird, a Republican, and Democrat Nate Willems, a
Report from Violence Free Iowa chronicles domestic violence deaths
Violence Free Iowa has released the latest numbers on domestic violence deaths in Iowa. Spokesperson Ruxandra Marcu says the covers the 2025 fiscal year from October 2024 through September 2025.
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 10/12/26
Class 5A 1. Southeast Polk (7-0), LW #1 vs #3 Johnston 2. Dowling Catholic (6-1), LW #2 @ Ankeny Centennial 3. Johnston (6-1), LW #3 @ #1 S.E. Polk 4.
Seed industry watching farm bill and trade developments
The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says several key policy issues remain on their agenda before the end of 2026. Andy LaVigne says getting a new
Soybean discoloration reaches west central Missouri, but yields hold steady
A farmer in west central Missouri is finding discolored soybeans as he starts harvesting this week. “I think most everyone is seeing the same discoloration. They’re just kind of ugly,
New and upgraded MU facilities aim to strengthen Missouri agriculture
The University of Missouri is expanding its ag research, education and workforce development capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. That includes processing and equipment updates for Missouri Foundation Seed.
