The president of Illinois Farm Bureau says passage of the Family Farm Preservation Act is essential for the future of agriculture. Brian Duncan, who farms in northern Illinois, says the state’s current estate tax laws are a financial burden. “We are seeking a true exemption of $6 million per individual.” He says, “Now it’s $4 […]
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One Midwestern state will see a boost in the number of fuel stations that offer E15. Monte Shaw, executive director of
Photo taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The start of planting season means an increase in large equipment on the roadways. Agronomist Meaghan
Farmers know getting their crops off to a good start is crucial to achieving maximum yield potential. Senior Manager for Plant
An ag economist says he’s looking for any signs of expansion to the cattle herd. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle are up ahead of Thursday’s On Feed report from the USDA and
Missouri’s state veterinarian says reductions in USDA staff will affect the animal health industry. Steve Strubberg says established veterinary services employees
Bayer says the future of Roundup is in question amid ongoing lawsuits and litigation. Bayer has paid nearly $11 billion in
An ag meteorologist says the U.S. Corn Belt is a land of contrasts this spring and the weather forecast isn’t going
