A soybean cyst nematode researcher says farmers need to use every available tool to manage the pest. Greg Tylka, a professor at Iowa State University in the Department of Plant

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the first commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a poultry farm this year. The state says the West

Ethanol exports began the year on a slower note. The Renewable Fuels Association says U.S. ethanol exports during January 2026 were 212.1 million gallons, down 4% from December 2025, which

The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says a budding relationship with India could prove beneficial to the state’s producers. Kristi Jones visited the country on a recent

Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.65. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.5125.  Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.50 to $1.5125.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5125.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was unchanged at $1.8525.  No sales were recorded. 

A crop insurance specialist says farmers are facing another year of tight margins and selecting the right risk management tool is crucial. Tony Jesina, senior vice president insurance and consumer

A crop insurance specialist says farmers are facing another year of tight margins and selecting the right risk management tool is crucial. Tony Jesina, senior vice president insurance and consumer

Beef export sales soared to a marketing year high during the week ending March 5th.  The USDA says the leading beef buyers were the key global markets of South Korea

A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says continued lack of action on year-round E15 is disappointing. “It would be done by now.” Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says Congress

A first-generation dairy farm family has been recognized as Compeer Financial’s Groundbreaker Award recipient. Dylan and Bryanna Handel farm near Barnaveld, along with their five young children.  Bryanna tells Brownfield