Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she is excited to win another term and return to Washington knowing the Republicans retain control of the House. “I came into Congress under total Democrat control, and I am proud of the ways that I’ve been able to deliver for Iowa, even when in the minority, I pushed back […] View Full Story
The state unemployment rate moved up one-tenth of a point in October to three percent. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says there’s been minimal movement the last several months and says that probably is due to the pending election. “I do think this is a reflection of the anxiety and uncertainty that employers had […] View Full Story
The head lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the election results could motivate Congress to get a farm bill passed in its lame duck session. Ethan Lane tells Brownfield, “That would be a really good move to clear the decks of some of this stuff going into what we know will be a […] The post New life in the farm bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Contracts bought back some of the recent losses, with help from a bounce in soybean products. China says it will cancel VAT tax rebates for several products imported by the U.S., including modified oils like soybean cooking oil, which could lead to higher demand for domestic produced […] The post Soybeans, corn, wheat rebound appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn closed at $4.24, up 5 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.98 and 1/2, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $289.60, up $2.60Dec. soybean oil closed at 45.35, up 91 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.36 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $182.95, unchangedJan. feeder cattle closed at $247.22, up […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 15, 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist says crop insurance will be available regardless of the farm bill’s status next year. Rob Johansson with the American Sugar Alliance tells Brownfield, “The crop insurance program is going to roll along whether or not we get a new farm bill now or a little bit later.” “It’s authorized and they can […] The post Crop insurance enrollment not impacted by lack of farm bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for warmer-than-normal weather along and near the Pacific Coast and from the Great Lakes region to the middle and northern Atlantic States. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation in the West, as well as the southern Plains and […] The post A changing pattern ahead; unsettled weather, showery for most appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
State regulators in North Dakota approved a pipeline route permit today (Friday) for the Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon capture pipeline. The route approved by the North Dakota Public Service Commission is part of a 2,500 mile proposed project covering five states, including Iowa. Summit CEO Lee Blank says it’s an important step. “The fact […] View Full Story
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.6550. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0350 at $1.6925. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.66 to $1.67. Cheese barrels were up $0.0125 at $1.6850. One sale was recorded at $1.6725. Butter was up $0.03 […] The post Cash dairy prices mixed to end the week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Thursday at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines declaring next week “Apprenticeship Week” in Iowa. Broadlawns used an Iowa Workforce Development Grant in 2023 to create a health care worker apprenticeship. Broadlawns chief administrative officer Maria Morgan says they’ve had success. “We produce healthcare professionals across the state of […] View Full Story
