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Exports, production and energy policy could move corn, soybean prices
An ag economist sees several factors driving corn and soybean prices over the next few months. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says recent price fluctuations make it difficult to
Soybeans, corn down, expecting better harvest weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling beans to a lower weekly finish. Forecasts for the coming week generally look warmer and drier, helping harvest pick up steam.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 2, 2026
Dec. corn $4.97 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.78 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $347.50, down $5.80Dec. soybean oil 68.62, up 124 pointsDec.
Drones help Michigan 4-H youth discover agriculture, aviation careers
A 4-H program coordinator says growing interest in drone technology is creating new opportunities for young people to explore careers in aviation and agriculture. Michigan 4-H’s Sue Beerens in Missaukee
USDA’s Regenerative Pilot Program expansion contradicts farm bill’s funding cuts
The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan organization aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says the USDA’s announced expansion of the Regenerative Pilot
ISU agronomist says crown rot became bigger issue than expected
An extension agronomist says disease pressure was a mixed bag for Iowa farmers throughout the 2026 growing season. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University tells Brownfield, “Southern rust and tar
Drier weather could help restart harvest in southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa farmer says a break in the weather could finally allow harvest to resume. Duane Aistrope says frequent rains over the past several weeks have raised concerns about
Certified Indiana Bred bringing pork to families in need
Indiana Pork is helping address food insecurity in rural communities across the state. Jeanette Merritt says the organization recently donated more than $5,000 worth of ground pork to the St.
Pork checkoff investments helping strengthen market development in Japan
The National Pork Board continues to invest in market development through its partnership with the US Meat Export Federation to strengthen global export demand. Minnesota pig farmer and USMEF board
After ten year absence, ambulance service will return to Dows
Residents in a small north-central Iowa town will see ambulance service restored sometime next year. Dows, with a population around 500, had to shut down its EMS program a full
