Sneed Trial Set to Begin

The jury trial for 41-year old Charlie Sneed was set to begin today inside the Boone County Courthouse. Sneed is charged with shooting at or from a vehicle at a […]Continue Reading

Sneed trial set to begin

The jury trial for 41-year old Charlie Sneed was set to begin today inside the Boone County Courthouse. Sneed is charged with shooting at or from a vehicle at a […]Continue Reading

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act breezes through Senate Ag Committee

Legislation that would bring whole milk and 2% milk back to school meal programs easily passed the Senate Ag Committee with bipartisan support. Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota says she supports the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act but did express concern about future funding for the SNAP and school nutrition programs.  “We must…Continue Reading

2025 World Pork Expo this week in Des Moines

National Pork Producers Council director of trade show marketing Doug Fricke tells Brownfield an economic seminar and learning sessions on sustainability and foreign animal diseases are highlights of this year’s event, taking place Wednesday and Thursday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The post 2025 World Pork Expo this week in Des Moines…Continue Reading

Cattle futures lower ahead of widespread direct business

Cattle futures lower ahead of widespread direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting for direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.57 lower at $209.75 and October live cattle closed $1.27 lower at $207.92.  August feeder cattle closed $.52 lower at $301.22 and September feeder cattle closed $.47 lower at $300.42.  Direct cash cattle trade…Continue Reading

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