More details on that shots fired incident in Boonville over the weekend. Turns out a Howard County man was charged with carjacking, armed robbery and other felonies for allegedly taking […]… Continue Reading
Dog attack kills Bourbon woman
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating what appears to be a fatal dog attack in the central Missouri town of Bourbon. The Bourbon Police Department requested the MSHP’s Division […]… Continue Reading
Live cattle futures mostly higher, feeders up ahead of direct business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mixed, mostly modestly higher, and feeders were up, preparing for this week’s direct cash cattle business. Feeders did see support from Monday’s losses in corn. February live was down $.67 at $228.97 and April was $.17 lower at $229.52. January feeders were $.82 higher at $347.00 and March…… Continue Reading
Winter weather patterns could impact soil moisture levels heading into 2026
An ag meteorologist says recent winter weather patterns could impact soil moisture levels across the Midwest heading into 2026. Greg Soulje says rapid temperature swings and precipitation could help relieve drought stricken areas. “Fifty plus degree temperatures swings and fifty plus mile per hour general winds,” he says. “Eighteen inches of snow in parts of northern…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 29, 2025
Mar. corn $4.42 and 3/4, down 7 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.49 and 1/2, down 9 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $298.80, down $4.90Jan soybean oil 48.78, up 6 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.13, down 6 centsFeb. live cattle $228.97, down 67 centsJan. feeder cattle $347.00, up 82 centsFeb. lean hogs $84.47, down 5 centsJan. Class…… Continue Reading
Illinois congressman says Congress is moving to rein in presidential tariff authority
A U.S. Congressman says efforts are underway to limit the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Illinois Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi says the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs issued through the Act have brought amending it to the forefront. “Congress never intended for that act to be used in this way.” He says, “The people should…… Continue Reading
Analyst says corn fundamentals are turning more supportive
The lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank suggests corn could have a strong year in 2026. Tanner Ehmke says demand has been strengthening. “Our domestic usage is very strong, especially with ethanol. Feed demand is incrementally climbing.” He tells Brownfield basis levels have also improved. “There’s a positive story here for corn. That’s…… Continue Reading
ICA focuses on building the next generation of Iowa cattle producers
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is working to help young producers build their futures. “We’ve got to get new, beginning producers into this,” said ICA CEO Bryan Whaley. Whaley tells Brownfield ICA established a “Next Gen” program in 2025. “One of the things we wanted to do was give them opportunities to figure out if they…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn see losses as traders monitor crop weather in Argentina and Brazil
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans are watching South America, with early harvest activity underway in Brazil and dry weather in parts of Argentina. Weekend rains in South America generally favored Brazil and northern Argentina over southern Argentina. Egypt bought 100,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. beans ahead of the open. There was…… Continue Reading
Federal boost coming to rural healthcare
Rural healthcare in seven Midwestern states will receive more than $200 million in federal funding. Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio will each receive large investments from the Trump administration’s Rural Health Transformation Program. And all 50 states will receive some funding. The program is designed to improve the well-being of rural communities…… Continue Reading
