Local, State & Ag News
Cattle futures finish the week sharply higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher looking for additional direct business to develop. Boxed beef was higher during the session. April live cattle closed
Markets react negatively to EPA Renewable Fuel Standard announcement
A market analyst says grain markets were quick to react to announcements made during White House’s Great American Agriculture Celebration on Friday. “Immediately, the markets are down, they are not
Trump highlights new ag initiatives during White House event
President Donald Trump has rolled out a wide-ranging set of policy changes that he says are designed to provide relief and stability for farmers and ranchers. “I’m asking Congress to
Biodiesel industry pleased with historic RVO announcement
A member of the governing board of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the U.S. EPA’s announcement Friday of historic Renewable Volume Obligations exceeded industry expectations. “It’s even better than what
Ag education takes center stage as Speak Ag Pioneers work to bridge the gap between producers and consumers
Four state FFA officers were educating the public about U.S. agriculture during this year’s National Ag Day celebration. Iowa FFA State President Chloe Zittergruen says there is a knowledge gap
Farmland outlook remains solid even as farm incomes lag, economist says
An economist with Creighton University says farm and ranchland prices are strengthening. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield it could give some producers investment opportunities. “Where are you going to put your
Southeast Indiana farmer gearing up for planting season as heavy spring rains impact much of the state
A southeast Indiana farmer says the start of spring fieldwork is just around the corner. Roger Wenning says while much of the state has been in extreme drought, his area has
Firefighter injured in northern Iowa egg farm fire
A large fire at a northern Iowa egg farm has caused injuries to a local firefighter. A spokesperson with Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm in Corwith confirmed the injury to Brownfield
Lawmaker says Senate GOP plan would keep Iowa legislature from micromanaging local budgets
A key lawmaker says there’s common ground among his fellow Republicans when it comes to establishing a 2% cap on property tax growth in Iowa, but Senator Dan Dawson says
Democrats in Iowa’s 4th district emphasize working across party lines
Iowans can request absentee ballots now for the June 2 Primary Elections. Campaign events are popping up around the state as candidates make their cases to voters and the three
