Frequent spells of showers, storms across the Heartland ahead of much cooler air
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across much of the northern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in California, […]
Push continues to shore up Illinois food system funding
The deputy director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance says several groups are working to ensure a state program aimed at strengthening local food systems continues. Liz Rupel says the Local […]
Broiler sets, placements larger than last week, last year
Another week, another week-to-week and year-to-year rise for broiler sets and placements. The USDA says 251.651 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 891,000 on the week and 1% […]
Winter wheat tour in Kansas shows more signs of drought, disease pressure
The CEO of Kansas Wheat says some optimism has been lost for this year’s wheat crop. “A lot of those areas haven’t received moisture since November. Farmers are really disappointed.” […]
Bringing memories to life
Commentary. Jim and I traveled “back home” last week to join family and friends for the funeral services for my husband’s uncle. Dean was the last of the three siblings […]
The importance of sound science in the evaluation of crop protection products
Syngenta’s head of business sustainability and government affairs says the Make America Healthy Again Commission needs to use sound science to evaluate products essential to food and agriculture. Val Dolcini […]
Central Iowa sees boost in cases of fast-spreading virus that can kill dogs
Iowa’s largest non-profit animal shelter is seeing an upturn in cases of canine parvovirus, a highly-contagious infection that can be fatal to dogs. Dr. M.C. Cates, director of Veterinary Medical […]
Ethanol production lowest in more than a year
U.S. ethanol production hit a more than one-year low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 993,000 barrels per day, a decline of 27,000 from the previous […]
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Hope Haven Events & Ethiopa Trip
Ragland tells Senate Committee China trade dispute is impacting soybean farmers
The president of the American Soybean Association says the on-going trade dispute with China could have severe impacts on the industry. Testifying before the US Senate Finance Committee Wednesday morning, […]
