The director of governmental affairs with the Illinois Soybean Association says all eyes are on Springfield as the General Assembly’s spring legislative session nears its conclusion. KJ Johnson says the state’s ongoing budget issues continue to dominate discussions. “They are still short on revenue, almost $800 million.” He says, “Do they look at a tax […]
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The cattle industry remains on high alert as New World screwworm continues to threaten the U.S. herd. Dr. Lee Bob Harper
With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and schools in my area closed until fall, we’ve shifted into a different pace
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.6850. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 at $1.4925. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49
For decades, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board has partnered with the Illinois Beef Association in numerous ways to boost both industries
The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos (EE-tah-foss) says he’s not sure how much more transparent the industry can be.
A new study shows farmers are playing a role in improving water quality throughout the Auglaize River Watershed. Jordan Hoewischer with Ohio Farm Bureau
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s disappointed Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman does not plan on including a solution for
Tar spot is a corn disease that continues to spread across the Midwest, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jason Gibson
Josh Linville with StoneX Group says it’s unclear how the Trump administration’s push to expand domestic fertilizer production helps lower prices
