Local, State & Ag News

Siouxperman, Harvest Half Donate $8,500 to Local Organizations
The Siouxperman Triathlon and Harvest Half Marathon & 10K are once again investing in community wellness, announcing $8,500 in donations to local organizations throughout Sioux Center and Sioux County. The

Ag Discovery Barn Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Partnership, Future of Sioux County Ag Expo
Community leaders, donors, and project supporters gathered Wednesday morning at the Sioux County Ag Expo grounds near Sioux Center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the Ag Discovery Barn and the

Hull Woman Charged with Child Endangerment and Drug Offenses
A Hull woman is facing multiple charges after the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated conditions inside a Hull residence earlier this week. According to court records, 42-year-old Sarah Faith De
Iowa unemployment rate drops in May
Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says the May unemployment rate dropped down slightly from the 3.3% in April. “Went down to 3.2% and was down from 3.6% a year
Court ruling advances Bayer Roundup settlement in Missouri
A staff attorney with the National Ag Law Center says a recent district court’s rejection on Roundup litigation could benefit Bayer, keeping the proposed settlement process in Missouri courts as
U.S. – Iran MOU pauses conflict, ag deals with ongoing market volatility and input cost shifts
The U.S. and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end the war, and an ag economist says the ripple effects are impacting the ag sector. Frayne Olson with
China returns to U.S. soybean market
Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says China has been back in the market for U.S. commodities. “The market just lowered the tariffs on China. Whether President Trump lowers the
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: Jun 18, 2026
Jul. corn $4.17 and 1/2, down 3nd 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.22 and 3/4, down 9 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $301.30, down 35 centsJul. soybean oil 69.69, down 185 pointsJul.
Ohio farmers collaborate on specialty small grains hub
A network of farmers in Ohio has created a hub to connect buyers with regionally sourced heritage grains. Jay Brandt of Brandt Family Farms and Walnut Creek Seeds tells Brownfield
Bids on table in cash cattle country
Live and feeder cattle were lower on position squaring ahead of the Cattle on Feed report, and waiting on direct business to develop. Direct cash cattle trade activity started to
