Local, State & Ag News
Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of Sep 14th
Click on the headline to read the story… Iowa Supreme Court Questions Both Sides in Perry’s Appeal Against Dordt University Sioux County Advances Proposed Data Center Rules, Plans September 29
Sioux County supervisors to hold hearing on rules for data centers
The Sioux County Planning and Zoning commission has recommended approval of proposed data center rules and the Board of Supervisors is expected to hold the first hearing on them September
2026 USDA farm program signup opens
Sign-up is now open for 2026 USDA farm programs, and an ag economist says the later enrollment period gives farmers more information for their decision. Bart Fischer at Texas A&M
NFU says farm bill needs stronger safety net for farmers
The president of the National Farmers Union says a stronger farm safety net is needed in the farm bill. Rob Larew tells Brownfield that despite updates to farm programs in
Soybeans sell-off Friday, still manage a higher weekly move
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, while ending the week with modest gains. China bought 111,000 tons of U.S. beans ahead of the open, the first reported sale
Live cattle mixed to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down watching and waiting on direct trade and those On Feed numbers from the USDA. October live cattle
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 18, 2026
Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 3 centsNov. soybeans $13.03 and 1/2, down 16 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $354.60, down $14.10Oct. soybean oil 67.70, down 98 pointsDec. Chicago wheat
Margin squeeze expected to keep cash rents stable
The assistant director of the TIAA Center for Farmland Research with the University of Illinois says cash rental rates are expected to stay steady heading into next year. During a
Parts of Iowa have already set September rainfall records
There’s still more than ten days left in September — but it is already one of the wettest in history for some parts of Iowa. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says
ICA President: High cattle prices don’t guarantee profits
The president of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says economic challenges have weighed on many producers. Craig Moss, a producer from Hull, says cattle prices might be high, but that doesn’t
