A central Illinois farmer has been chosen to be one of the next leaders of the National Corn Growers Association. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Marshall County, says being elected as the organization’s next first vice president puts him on track to serve as board president in 2027. “Somebody needs to do […]
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The USDA has announced its final slate of reorganization plans. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says now it’s time for action. “Approximately half of the Washington, D.C.-based
Livestock producers and processors are gathering in central Iowa to discuss how to work together better. Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock
Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry. Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder
Private property rights remain a priority. Shad Sullivan, who chairs the property rights committee for R-CALF and raises cattle in Colorado
The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires. Lisa Chaudion, Indiana FFA
The government relations director for the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the U.S. Senate can address several key issues facing dairy farmers.
The commodity markets have been monitoring major news updates: the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, favorable crop development weather in
A north-central Iowa farmer is finishing up herbicide applications. Caleb Renner of Klemme says fieldwork has progressed rapidly so far. “Planting
Live and feeder cattle were mixed, adjusting spreads, looking ahead to tomorrow’s cattle on feed report and waiting for direct trade
