The USDA says Illinois farmers made modest planting progress last week. Brian Corkill, who farms in Henry & Stark Counties, says he’s not started planting yet, but there’s been a lot of work done in his area. “I would say that 40 to 50% of the soybeans have been planted.” He says, “Then corn, I […]
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Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.64. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.51. Three sales were recorded,
Expanding biomanufacturing means expanding markets. Beth Conerty, regional innovation officer with the iFAB tech hub, says biomanufacturing is a key for
The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that would address DEF system shutdowns in agriculture equipment. During a recent Environment and
Leaders of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee say they’re concerned about the financial stress facing farmers. “If you’re putting something in
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation is urging Congress to address the ongoing farm labor crisis. Zippy Duvall told
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says federal biofuels policy can help generate more domestic market opportunities for U.S. farmers. During a press
A market analyst says the run-up in fertilizer prices due to the Middle East conflict may have some farmers reconsidering their
At Commodity Classic 2026, Helena Product Manager Paul Sauer discussed a new herbicide designed to help growers stay ahead of tough
A major brand restructuring by GDM Seeds is designed to bring a stronger regional focus and more consistent results to farmers
