AREA ALL-STATE BASEBALL TEAMS

AREA ALL-STATE BASEBALL TEAMS

MHSBCA Class 1 FIRST TEAM Player of the Year  – Gavin Williams, sr., St. Elizabeth Pitcher  –  Gavin Williams, sr., St. Elizabeth Pitcher  –  Gabe Berry, jr., Otterville Catcher – […]Continue Reading

Iowa Corn hosts Southern Iowa Ag Industry Tour

Industries connected to agriculture in southern Iowa were showcased by the Iowa Corn Growers Association this week. Southwest Iowa farmer and Iowa Corn District 7 president Curt Behrens says Thursday’s tour featured five businesses that are thriving in a rural setting. “I think the amount that goes on here and how it effects not just…Continue Reading

Placements remain the number to watch

The industry continues to watch the number of cattle placed into feedyards. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says there are some seasonal patterns in placements. “As we get into May, we typically see a pop here,” he says. Placements for April were down, Maples says that’s similar to 2024. “Then as we…Continue Reading

Indiana FFA elects new state officer team

Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. Indiana FFA’s newly elected state president says she’s looking forward to helping the organization grow throughout the next year. Kaitlyn Maruszewski from the Tri-Central FFA chapter says she hopes to inspire members across the state. “Keep taking every opportunity you can and when the opportunities aren’t coming your way, go…Continue Reading

Direct cattle business continuing to develop

There was another light round of direct cash cattle trade on Thursday, following the light trade reported in the North on Wednesday.  Live deals in Nebraska were at $237.  Dressed deals in the North were at mostly $376, with a few at $377.  That was $3 to $4 lower than the prior week’s weighted average…Continue Reading

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