Agriculture News
Concerns remain around USDA staffing reductions
The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan group aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says concerns continue to mount around staffing levels within
Boosting Corn Demand via Beef in Japan
For decades, the Illinois corn checkoff has partnered with organizations like the U.S. Meat Export Federation to help develop overseas markets for corn-fed meat products. In this Managing for Profit,
While still mild for some of the Heartland, a more active pattern to return; beneficial moisture for the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to portions

Northwest Iowa Communities Can Apply for Water Quality Project Grants
Northwest Iowa communities and organizations can apply for state assistance to help fund conservation projects that manage stormwater, protect local waterways, and reduce flooding risks. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike
Missouri celebrates Pork Month, highlights $2.2 billion hog industry
October is officially pork month in Missouri. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn presented a proclamation from Governor Mike Kehoe to the Missouri Pork Association leadership at an event in Hermann
Michigan 4-H Beyond Ready campaign tops 60% of $12 million goal
The Michigan 4-H Foundation says its $12 million capital campaign has surpassed the halfway mark. Director Abbey Miller tells Brownfield, “We are over 60 percent to that goal already.” “Through
Heavy rains cause corn damage as northwest Missouri harvest resumes
A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s back harvesting corn after multiple days of heavy rain and there’s been some damage. “It’s not in every ear for sure, but it’s
Midwest rains exceed expectations
An extension agronomist says the latest stretch of wet weather brought more rain than she was anticipating. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says fields have been soggy in both
Missouri cattle producers continue to eye herd expansion as cattle prices remain strong
Some southwest Missouri cattle producers remain optimistic about herd expansion despite lingering drought concerns. Vance Keaton says he’s purchasing cattle for his operation. “We’ve been adding some,” he says. “And
Michigan harvest progress behind last year and five-year average
A southeastern Michigan farmer says he just started harvesting soybeans on Monday. Brad Kamprath grows corn, soybeans, and wheat just north of the Ohio border in Monroe County. “We had
