October 27, 2025 | News-Talk 1230 KFJB

Iowa grower says high input costs could force changes to fertility plans

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

A south-central Iowa farmer says budgeting for 2026 expenses is going to be a difficult task. “Nitrogen and phosphorus are up again and that’s...

Quarter-million Iowans could lose food assistance amid federal shutdown

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

The Trump administration has announced SNAP benefits will not be circulated on November 1st if the partial government shutdown continues. Annette Hacker, chief communications...

U.S. corn export inspections surge as Mexico, Colombia drive demand

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

U.S. corn export inspections continue to move out faster than last year’s pace. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending October 23rd...

Indiana farmer nears the end of harvest 2025 with top-end corn yields

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

A west central Indiana farmer says he expects to wrap up the 2025 harvest season within the next two weeks. Kevin Cox raises corn and soybeans...

Wet weather slows harvest progress across Western Corn Belt

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

A pair of farmers in the Western Corn Belt say wet weather has impacted this year’s harvest pace. Scott Gigstad raises corn and soybeans...

State FFA officers focus on training and strategic growth ahead of National FFA ...

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

State FFA officers are gathering in Indianapolis this week to help members advance and fine tune their leadership skills as a part of this...

Cash dairy mostly steady-to-higher Monday

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except for butter Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. ...

Iowa Farm Bureau president encouraged by reports of new U.S.-China trade framewo...

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is encouraged by reports over the weekend China has agreed to a trade framework that includes purchases of...

Central Illinois farmer cites weather, soil differences for mixed yields

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

A central Illinois farmer says he hopes to wrap up harvest this week. Doug Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan and Macon...

Midday cash livestock markets

October 27, 2025 Ashley Anderson

Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet to start the week. Buyers and sellers are busy preparing for the week ahead. Bids and asking...

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