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Iowa Auditor’s Office finds ‘a mess’ in Madison County
The State Auditor’s Office has identified serious discrepancies in Madison County’s financial records. “These are not minor findings. This is a big deal,” State Auditor Rob Sand said during a
Worst area of Iowa drought gone, but overall dry conditions expand
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows dry conditions expanded in Iowa in the last week of May. The DNR’s Jessica Reese McIntyre says while things expanded overall, we did
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 4, 2026
Jul. corn $4.24 and 1/2, down 7 centsJul. soybeans $11.29 and 1/2, down 24 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $313.70, down $7.10Jul. soybean oil 76.29, down 242 pointsJul. Chicago wheat
Despite ongoing economic stress, Farm Credit Illinois CEO encouraged by industry resilience
The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois says the ag economy continues to show signs of stress. Kelly Hunt says some difficult conversations took place during the cooperative’s loan renewal season.
Cooper: Congress looking for ‘any opportunity’ to advance nationwide E15
Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield there’s broad support for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 in the U.S. Senate. “I think there’s
Cattle futures sharply higher heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher on oversold signals. The market did react to the news that New World screwworm had been detected in
Economist warns Brazil tariff proposal could ripple through beef markets
An ag economist says the Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil due to unfair trading practices. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the tariff threat would fall
New World screwworm detection in Texas highlights improved tools but ongoing cattle management challenges
A cow/calf operator from Texas says this incursion of New World screwworm is much different than what cattle producers faced in the 1970s. Stephen Diebel tells Brownfield, “We have many
Zoetis makes Champions of Care announcement at World Pork Expo
Zoetis national director, U.S. pork Wes Lack says Champions of Care is an initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding caregivers and everyday heroes in the swine industry. Speaking to Brownfield at
Losses continue in soybeans and corn
Soybeans were sharply lower as the selloff continues. Export demand has been sluggish and there are still no new reported sales of soybeans to China. Weather conditions have been mostly
