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Sand says campaign is about ‘well fed versus fed up’
Rob Sand, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, rallied with supporters Sunday night in Des Moines and called for an end to political polarization. “People in this state know that
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Friday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except for butter on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.67. Two sales were recorded at $0.67 and $0.6725. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.4725. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.46 to $1.47. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44. No sales were
Trump addresses farm issues during Wisconsin stop
Farmers talked about trade, labor, prices, and what’s been done so far during President Trump’s visit to a Wisconsin farm Friday. The President touted his administration’s achievements before a panel
Veterinarian’s message to Trump: Farmers need help
Farmers and supporters waited several hours before President Trump’s farmer roundtable event in northwestern Wisconsin Friday. One of them was Becky Gee, a large animal vet in South Dakota who
Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of June 1st
Headlines used in this week’s summary… GOP Governor Primary Ends in Narrow Upset Sioux County Airport Expansion Moves Forward Taylor Supports Local Control in Library Debate Sioux County Turnout Tops
USDA confirms second case of New World screwworm
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm. This detection was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, less
Iowa Supreme Court rules in University of Iowa scholarship case
The Iowa Supreme Court says the University of Iowa cannot modify a scholarship designated for black students to make it comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
Soybeans and corn continue to slide
Soybeans finished the day lower. Weather continues to be a big factor for the market, especially with less than stellar export demand. Crop development conditions are generally favorable. Soybean meal,
Producers should stay calm but vigilant over New World screwworm detection
A swine veterinarian is encouraging U.S. livestock producers not to panic following the confirmation of New World screwworm in South Texas. Pat Hoffman is with Elanco. “First thing I’d say
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 5, 2026
Jul. corn $4.17 and 1/2, down 7 centsJul. soybeans $11.21 and 1/2, down 8 centsJul. soybean meal $308.50, down $5.20Jul. soybean oil 74.12, down 217 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.80, down
