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Delta quietly drops 2030 Sustainable Aviation Fuel target amid industry uncertainty
A major airline is reportedly backing off its pledge to use sustainable aviation fuel for 10 percent of its jet fuel by 2030. According to Bloomberg, Delta Airlines has deleted
Scooter Rider Injured in Orange City Crash
A juvenile was injured in a pedestrian-related crash in Orange City on Monday afternoon. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers were called to the intersection of Florida Avenue
Economist says farmers are borrowing more to operate
An agricultural economist says more farmers are borrowing money to keep operating. Jacqui Fatka with CoBank tells Brownfield most farmers built up some working capital in 2022, but most of
Small Grains, Big Weed Challenges
As farmers plant spring wheat, durum, and barley, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Grant Harms says the weeds they’ll be dealing with throughout the growing season are similar to weeds
Des Moines medics say pilot blood transfusion program saved a life
The Des Moines Fire Department says medics recently were able to give a blood transfusion to the patient before transport to the hospital for the first time under a pilot
Wheat maintains gains on drought, fertilizer concerns
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were firm to start but couldn’t follow through due to losses in products and crude oil. Soybean product futures declined on
Cattle futures up ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, ahead of the week’s direct business and taking into consideration the tight supply of ready numbers. June live cattle
Bill’s process may lead to 8th graders playing Iowa high school sports
A bill that could pave the way for eighth graders to participate in all high school sports is on its way to the governor. “Currently eighth graders can play baseball
8th graders may be able to play Iowa high school sports
A bill that could pave the way for eighth graders to participate in all high school sports is on its way to the governor. “Currently eighth graders can play baseball
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 14, 2026
May corn $4.43, up 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.58, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $329.70, down $2.20May soybean oil 66.44, down 6 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.92, up
