Local, State & Ag News
Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of July 6
Headlines used in this week’s summary… •Sioux Center Egg Company Named in Federal Antitrust Lawsuit •Rob Sand, according to organizers, Draws More Than 100 to Sioux County Town Hall •Sioux
Iowa pork groups, Congresswoman Hinson speak out on ‘Save Our Bacon Act’
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson joined pork producers at a farm near Marshalltown today to talk about the “Save Our Bacon Act.” It’s an attempt to override California’s Proposition 12, which
New CME Group beef trim futures contracts provide risk management tools for the cattle supply chain
The CME Group will launch two new futures contracts to help manage risk across the cattle supply chain. John Ricci, Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural Products with the CME Group, says the new contracts
Wheat sees big gains on smaller U.S. crop estimate
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, ending the week in positive territory. The USDA did raise U.S. production following the June acreage update, but old crop stocks were
Strong hay yields reported across Missouri despite delayed harvest season
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says there was a lot of hay made before this latest round of precipitation. Tony Hancock says producers took advantage of the dry
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 10, 2026
Sep. corn $4.39 and 1/2, up 8 centsAug. soybeans $11.91 and 3/4, up 14 centsAug. soybean meal $320.40, up $3.00Aug. soybean oil 70.46, up 54 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.40 and
NFU, AFPI applaud Deere right-to-repair settlement
The president of the National Farmers Union says John Deere’s right-to-repair settlement is a win for farmers and ranchers. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “There’s been a lot of promises made
USDA beef, pork estimates down from June
The USDA has reduced its 2026 red meat production guess, while increasing expectations for poultry. Beef is projected at 25.288 billion pounds, down 150 million from June due to tight
Increased ag drone use spurring insurance coverage options
An assistant vice president of underwriting and sales with Nationwide Insurance says agriculture’s quick adaptation of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is bringing with it new considerations for farm insurance
Lass mass this weekend at 76 Iowa Catholic churches
Over six dozen Catholic churches in northeast Iowa will hold their final weekend masses this Sunday. The changes are part of a reorganization of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The Archbishop
