Agronomist: Still time
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says it’s still not time to panic about planting progress. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, says the recent stretch of […]
Drought impact leads producers to weigh herd reductions and feed costs carefully
An extension educator says the on-going drought is forcing some cattle producers to reevaluate herd management strategies. Aaron Berger with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says protecting pastures needs to […]
USDA lowers 2026 beef production, sees decline ongoing into 2027
The USDA has cut its 2026 U.S. beef production projection. Beef is now seen at 25.547 billion pounds, down 243 million from April due to the tight supply of ready […]
Turning low performance into profit
Year after year, some areas of a field are just low-yielding. In this Management for Profit episode, we hear about research underway at Michigan State University on how it could […]
AAA: Sky high gas prices won’t keep Iowans grounded for holiday
Even with gasoline prices in Iowa well over four dollars a gallon, a survey finds most Iowa motorists are simply resigning themselves to paying more to fill the tank, and […]
MSU explores solutions for agriculture and food supply chain efficiencies
Collaborators at Michigan State University are working to strengthen the flexibility and resilience of agriculture and food supply chains during major disruptions. Co-Director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture Ian […]
USDA: 2025 cotton crop slightly below 2024
The U.S. produced less cotton in 2025 than 2024. Upland production last year was 13.492 million bales, down 447,000 from the year before that, with a decline in yield to […]
Demand for cheese and butterfat expands March dairy exports
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says eight percent growth in March shipments continued year-over-year gains for the sixth straight month. Cheese exports increased 29 percent in March, setting a record […]
Iowa ethanol advocate predicts E15 bill passes US House with bipartisan backing
A vote may be held tomorrow in the U.S. House that would permanently override EPA rules and allow E15 to be sold at all U.S. gas stations year-round. Iowa Renewable […]
Fertilizer price spikes bring concerns and audibles for Illinois farmers
A pair of Illinois farmers say rising fertilizer costs are impacting their operations. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County, says he had most of his fertilizer purchased before the […]