Frustration is mounting in farm country as producers remain under financial pressure. An Illinois farmer says policies implemented by the administration and Congress have made an economic situation worse. “We certainly have to hold these people in check because these policies are terrible.” John Bartman says they’re failing producers. “When we’ve had elected officials for […]
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May is cystic fibrosis (CF) awareness month. One person’s diagnosis hasn’t slowed her down in the world of agriculture. Central Illinois
A north-central Ohio farmer says unseasonably cool and wet conditions are driving early-season weed pressure. Owen Niese tells Brownfield, “On my no-till ground,
Jul. corn $4.75 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.09 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal
A farmer in north-central Iowa lost about 100,000 bushels of grain storage capacity following a weekend storm. Josh Hitzhusen of Rockwell
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says adjustments to the USMCA trade agreement should be considered during this summer’s reauthorization process. Republican
U.S. egg production continues to rise above year ago levels. The USDA says 8.923 billion eggs were produced during April, 5%
A livestock economist says the U.S. supply chain is feeling the effects of the ban on live cattle imports from Mexico. David Anderson
Farmers are encouraged to recognize on‑farm risks as a way to improve overall wellbeing. Heather Fowler, director of producer and public
Each year, the American Dairy Association Indiana honors the Indianapolis 500 Fastest Rookie to introduce new drivers to the dairy industry. Jenni
