Local, State & Ag News
China ag purchase commitment needs clarity during U.S. talks
The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week. “I think
Corn, soybean inspections pull ahead of last marketing year
A lot of corn left U.S. ports during the week ending September 17th. The USDA says corn export inspections were up solidly on both the week and the year, with
Cheese blocks climb, butter slips Monday at CME Group
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.78. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.3650. Two sales were reported ranging
Turek, Grassley, Hinson call for suspending US diesel exports
Both major party candidates for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat are calling for steps to ease the price of gasoline and diesel. Democrat Josh Turek rolled out a series of
UNI president talks about the 150th anniversary celebration
The University or Northern Iowa marked its 150th birthday with a celebration Friday following a year of events. UNI president Mark Nook talked about the Cedar Falls school’s history during
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/21/26
Class 5A 1. Southeast Polk (4-0), LW #2 @ Ottumwa 2. Dowling Catholic (3-1), LW #1 @ Waterloo West 3. Johnston (3-1), LW #3 vs CB Abe Lincoln 4. Sioux
Finstad: Senate “twiddling their thumbs” on farm bill
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is frustrated because the Senate has yet to pass a farm bill. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says the House passed its version
Market rally fueled on several fronts
An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the pre-harvest market rally can be attributed to several factors. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Schnitkey says over the past
Weed Control Evaluation
Every growing season is an opportunity for farmers to learn how they can improve weed management. Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Jeff Bode says 2026 offered plenty of opportunities to
Widespread USDA farm program payments expected in October
An ag economist says widespread USDA farm program payments are expected for crop farmers beginning next month. David Widmar with Ag Economic Insights tells Brownfield farmers will receive the higher
