Local & State News
Iowa Goldstar Museum holding World War Two living history event
The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum is hosting its first ever “World War Two Living History” event this weekend at Camp Dodge in Johnston. Museum curator Mike Vogt says they
Climatologist says wet weather could delay harvest weeks, possibly months
The director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub says farmers will need patience this fall as repeated rainfall continues to cause harvest delays. Dennis Todey tells Brownfield, “What has happened now
Diesel, fertilizer prices weigh on Minnesota farmers
A U.S. Senator is hearing skepticism from farmers about a possible export ban on diesel. Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith visited a farm in southwest Minnesota Friday. “The price of diesel
Cattle futures mostly higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher with boxed beef up at midday, waiting on direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $.20 lower
Soybeans, corn end session mixed, both up on the week
Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak, but ended the week in solidly positive territory. Aside from the trade truce extension, there very little immediate news for commodities from the meeting with
Wet fall may lead to drier corn silage at harvest
An extension forage specialist is concerned about how silage will be impacted by a wet fall in parts of the Corn Belt. Shelby Gruss is with Iowa State University. “This
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 25, 2026
Dec. corn $5.28 and 1/4, up 3/4 centNov. soybeans $13.19, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $373.90, down $2.20Oct. soybean oil 67.26, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.03 and
Iowa drought conditions continue to recede
Dry conditions remain in northwest Iowa, but they have continued to shrink in the September rains. The area of moderate drought has gone from almost seven percent down to around
Rainfall improving conditions for wheat growers west of I-35
An ag meteorologist says an active weather pattern could bring some long overdue drought relief to parts of the U.S. wheat belt. Matt Makens says regions west of Interstate 35
U.S. turkey numbers up on year
The U.S. is expected to raise more turkeys in 2026 than in 2025. That’s in-line with hatchery data and projections for rising production as the industry tries to meet demand.
