A north central Illinois farmer says he’s disappointed in the state’s planned cuts to conservation funding. Brian Corkill, who farms in Henry & Stark Counties, says the “Fall Covers for Spring Savings” program, which offers farmers a discount on their crop insurance when they plant fall cover crops, has helped spread the practice of covering […]
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Dennis Bracht, president of Seitec Genetics, talks new product lines and financing options available to farmers for the 2026 crop year.
A corn breeder says it takes time to bring new traits and features to market. Bruce Nagel with Renk Seed says
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, feeders were mixed, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is getting ready for Friday’s USDA numbers, expecting a slight cut
A digital ag specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says the farm of the future may have an updated “man’s
An ag economist at Ohio State University says the ag trade deficit reached its peak in July and it’s spurring concerns
Sugarbeet growers have dealt with several diseases this growing season. Andy Finkral with ACH Seeds says a wet summer in many
USDA’s new Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says potential trading partners are coming to the bargaining table. Luke Lindberg
Dec. corn $4.17, down 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.25 and 1/4, down 6 centsOct. soybean meal $283.50, down $4.20Oct. soybean
