A central Illinois farmer is excited about the prospect of a good crop. Marty Marr grows corn and soybeans in Sangamon County. “We’ve only had a couple of bumps in the road.” He says, “Back in May, we had some hail and we had to redo a few acres of beans, but beyond that, the […]
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The USDA says U.S. milk production rose again in February. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says the 24 major milk-producing states
The USDA’s Cattle on Feed report fell within pre-report expectations. Placements into U.S. feedlots during February 2026 were up 4% on
A member of the House Ag Committee says he would support a second round of relief payments for farmers and ranchers.
An ag economist says volatility in the energy market could have a significant impact on farmers’ bottom line in 2026. David
Construction is underway on a new Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab at the University of Missouri. Mandy Bish, a plant pathologist
The president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association says the certainty alone of a new five-year farm bill could be
It is unclear whether the Trump administration will make a major announcement on biofuels during an event next week. American Coalition
An agribusiness group says ongoing tensions in the Middle East could cause long-term global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizer. Mike Seyfert,
An agribusiness group says ongoing tensions in the Middle East could cause long-term global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizer. Mike Seyfert,
