Local, State & Ag News
Ethanol production, stocks fall to multi-week lows
Seasonal maintenance impacted ethanol production last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.028 million barrels per day, down 71,000 on the week and the lowest in more
Sheep under solar panels: how one northern Minnesota farm fits into the green energy push
A livestock producer in northern Minnesota plans to incorporate solar grazing into the operation. Ellie Trout is a fourth-generation farmer on her family’s diversified cow-calf and sheep farm in Itasca
Moore: I’m bullish on cattle prices
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he’s still bullish on the cattle market. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says, “Because
South Dakota farmer considers locking in fuel as diesel costs rise
A farmer in south-central South Dakota says he’s been contemplating locking-in diesel needs through the end of the year through the local co-op. “It’s less risk to buy now, in
Iowa Corn seeks federal action on high diesel prices
The Iowa Corn Growers Association is seeking congressional intervention to help reduce diesel fuel prices as farmers begin harvest. In a letter to Iowa’s congressional delegation, Iowa Corn said the
Orange City Area Home Health & Hospice Moving to More Accessible Location
Orange City Area Home Health & Hospice will move on October 1 to a new office designed to improve access for patients and families while giving staff more room to
NATO leader, in Iowa speech, says security of US linked to secure Europe
NATO’s Secretary General delivered a speech in Iowa last night, calling the alliance practical and necessary to provide security to both Europe and the United States. Mark Rutte was prime
Wind, disease, and wet conditions creating Ohio corn harvest concerns
An Ohio-based agronomist says early season weather challenges are impacting corn standability this fall. James Morris with Dekalb ASGROW says stalk quality issues are starting to show up in early
Global ethanol demand grows for U.S. producers
The executive director with Nebraska Corn says ethanol exports remain a bright spot for the industry. Kelly Brunkhorst says several countries are considering a change to their mandates. “We’re
Storage constraints and rising markets push Minnesota farmer to forward contract grain
A southwest Minnesota farmer has been forward selling corn and soybeans ahead of harvest. “I can’t hold everything at home here, so I have to take some to town.” Bryan
