Local, State & Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 12, 2026
Dec. corn $4.83, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.87 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $368.70, up $3.10Dec. soybean oil 68.63, up 61 pointsDec. Chicago wheat
Michigan joins growing list of states allowing farmers to use red-dyed diesel over the road
Michigan’s governor has declared a state of energy emergency, allowing temporary use of dyed diesel fuel on public roads. National Corn Growers Association President and Michigan farmer Matt Frostic tells
EPA’s Zeldin aims for “perfect” WOTUS rule
Perfecting the Waters of the U.S. rule. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the WOTUS has lacked clarity. “You could use a term like ‘drought’ or ‘low tide’ and not define
Record high diesel prices could change 2027 crop year plans
A north-central Ohio farmer says record-high fuel costs will likely have an impact on his plans for the 2027 crop year. Owen Niese says he’s carefully evaluating every decision. “We’re
Illinois denied federal disaster assistance in August storms
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny disaster assistance to several Illinois counties following a series of August storms is
Primient expands regenerative agriculture efforts to help boost farmer profitability
A director of raw material procurement and trading says investments in regenerative agriculture could help strengthen the food supply chain and create opportunities for farmers. Brad Morrison is with corn-processor
Strong yields highlight northeast Nebraska soybean harvest
A northeast Nebraska farmer says he’s harvesting the best soybean crop he’s ever raised. “We’ve seen from mid 70s to over 80 (bushels per acre.)” Michael Stanek says despite a
As fall progresses, Iowans may be at greater risk for bee stings
Flowers in gardens across Iowa are drying up and natural food sources are dwindling for pollinators, which means stinging insects are foraging for food in other areas, and any perceived
Documentation key to highway red dye diesel use
The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says more guidance has been released for farmers wanting to use red dyed diesel on the highway. Rodney
Cheese, nonfat dry milk lead Monday CME cash dairy prices
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday to start the week at the CME. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.86. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 to $1.39. Four
