Local, State & Ag News
Soybean leader warns farm bill faces uphill battle in Senate
An American Soybean Association board director expects a long road ahead for the farm bill despite its passage in the U.S. House. Speaking to Brownfield just before the House passed
Corn export sales remain on pace to meet USDA expectations
Global demand for U.S. corn continues to be strong. The USDA says corn export sales during the week ending April 23rd were above the previous week and larger than average
Farm financial strain creates “unsettled” outlook for ag lending
Farm financial pressures are affecting ag lending. Dinese Watson is with Merchants Bank of Indiana. “To kind of sum it up maybe in a word, I would think the industry
Forum to Highlight History & Future of Blood Run National Historic Landmark
A public forum in May will focus on the history and future of the Blood Run National Historic Landmark. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, at Grand Falls
Optimism remains strong in the cattle market as tighter supplies could reshape summer expectations
The owner of the Joplin Regional Stockyards says there continues to a lot of optimism in the cattle market. Jackie Moore says it all about availability. “With the market that we’re in and it just keeps
SW Iowa teen on motorcycle dies in collision with farm implement
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in western Iowa’s Shelby County last night. The crash occurred north of Shelby, when a motorcycle being operated by 19-year-old Jacob Buman of
Removal of year‑round E15 from farm bill frustrates ethanol leaders but could open door to standalone vote
The Farm Bill 2.0 that passed the U.S. House on Thursday removed an amendment that would have allowed access to year-round E15. Ben Rhodes is the executive director of the Nebraska Ethanol Board.
Bioeconomy seen as next major growth market for U.S. ag
Unlocking new demand for the ag sector through the bio-based products. “The bioeconomy is the future for markets and for American agriculture.” John Bode, president and CEO of the
U.S. House passes “skinny” farm bill; glyphosate language removed, Prop 12 language stays
The U.S. House has approved the skinny farm bill. DaNita Murray with the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says she was watching closely an amendment dealing with glyphosate and the
U.S. House passes Farm Bill 2.0: glyphosate language out, Prop 12 language stays
The U.S. House has approved the skinny farm bill. DaNita Murray with the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says she was watching closely an amendment dealing with glyphosate and the
