Thursday 17th July 2025

Farmland value outliers

A specialist who covers farmland values across the U.S. suggests there are several unsteady states in an otherwise steady market. Ronnie Richardson with National...

CME cash dairy prices lower

Cash dairy prices continued their slide Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey up $0.0050 at $0.5950. Blocks down $0.0150 at $2.1750. Barrels...

Dry. . .again

Commentary. A late summer drought across much of the Midwest certainly altered the landscape. I am sitting at my dining room table, looking out...

Midday cash livestock markets

Direct cash cattle trade activity has been quiet.  Asking prices have surfaced in the South around $185 live, but still haven’t been established in...

Fall fertilizer advice

An extension manure management specialist has some advice for farmers considering fall fertilizer applications. Melissa Wilson with the University of Minnesota recommends waiting until...

Hans Walter Moeller

Hans Walter Moeller, 86, of Tama, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Premier Estates of Toledo under the care of Hospice Compassus. Visitation will...