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White House moves forward regenerative agricultural initiatives
President Trump has signed an executive order prioritizing regenerative agriculture to boost opportunities for farmers. Speaking at White House event with farmers and ag leaders on Thursday, he said he’s directing his administration
North Iowa farmer: ‘there’s not a lot on the table’ to improve margins
A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year. Caleb Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme and was recently asked by Brownfield
Domestic biofuels production fueling soybean demand
The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association says there’s been a major shift in the final destination for most U.S. grown soybeans. Devin Mogler tells Brownfield, “Three
Soybeans, corn mixed ahead of upcoming USDA numbers
Soybeans were mixed, ending the week with gains. Near-term crop weather features rain in some areas ahead of a heat dome across much of the region. That’s expected to be
Cattue futures sharply lower, hog futures mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday drop in boxed beef, with traders waiting for widespread direct business. August live was
Cattle futures sharply lower, hog futures mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday drop in boxed beef, with traders waiting for widespread direct business. August live was
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 26, 2026
Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, down 2 centsJul. soybeans $11.26 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $307.00, down $1.20Jul. soybean oil 71.30, up 49 pointsJul. Chicago wheat
National party considers fine if Iowa Democrats hold unsanctioned Caucuses first
National Democrats are proposing a $270,000 fine for any state party that defies the national party’s approved schedule and holds an early voting contest in the 2028 presidential race. At
Iowa Libertarian running for US House says RFK, Jr. talked to him about dropping out
Rick Stewart of Cedar Rapids, the Libertarian Party candidate running in Iowa’s second congressional district, says U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., called him two weeks
Heavier weights offset slower poultry processing in May
U.S. poultry production was up in May. The USDA says 4.466 billion pounds of mostly chicken and turkey were certified wholesome, rising 1% on the year, including 4.069 billion pounds
