NASCAR driver Ross Chastain started the 2025 Coca-Cola 600 in last place, but he was the first to cross the finish line when the checkered flag waved 400 laps later. After taking a victory lap, Chastain climbed on top of the No. 1 Chevrolet, and as fireworks erupted behind him…

The USDA published the latest Crop Progress report on Monday, July 28. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Missouri’s most important crops in late July. Weather Most of the northern half of Missouri has more than double the normal amount of moisture for this time…

By Cami Koons Bayer, the biotech company and manufacturer of Roundup, has substantially increased its spending on lobbying in Iowa since the introduction of a pesticide labeling bill in 2024.  In 2025, according to client reports published by the state, Bayer paid lobbyists $123,250. Reports for 2024 show $86,099 spent. on its…

December corn ended the day down 3¢ at $4.10¾ per bushel. Week-over-week the contract closed down 8¼¢. November soybeans ended the day unchanged at $9.89¼ per bushel and ended the week down 31¾¢. September CBOT wheat ended the day down 6½¢ at $5.16¾ per bushel. September KC wheat closed down…

by Cami Koons A report from the Center for Rural Affairs found that funding from the Inflation Reduction Act had a “significant impact” on the adoption of conservation practices in Iowa.  The report examined two popular programs that fund practices to improve soil health, water quality or conservation. The boost…

By Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s push to discourage the use of foreign feedstocks in domestic biodiesel could lead to higher energy prices for U.S. consumers and restricted domestic production, according to some refining and biofuel trade groups. The warning reflects ongoing friction between President…