The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state’s new wheat checkoff is just weeks from going into effect. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield… “The wheat checkoff doesn’t officially take place until July 1st, so technically any checks cut after July 1 would have the wheat checkoff money taken out […]
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Minnesota Farm Bureau is giving mixed reviews at the conclusion of the 2026 state legislative session. President Dan Glessing tells Brownfield
A central Indiana farmer says it’s been a challenging start to the 2026 planting season. Chris Eck tells Brownfield, “It’s been
The jump in fuel prices is hurting the bottom line of farmers like Cordt Holub in east-central Iowa. “Certainly been the
The on-going drought in the Central Plains has some producers thinking outside of the box. “It’s a heart-breaking story, but at
A member of the Senate Ag Committee says work is underway to craft its version of a skinny farm bill. Deb
The founder and CEO of Phospholutions says fertilizer supply challenges in the U.S. are becoming structural rather than temporary. Hunter Swisher
A new Iowa law aims to strengthen agricultural education by ensuring students aren’t penalized for participating in FFA and other school‑sponsored
A central Illinois farmer says she’s wrapped up planting…for the first time. Heather Hampton-Knodle, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in
Across the Corn Belt, Frost and Freeze Advisories are in effect early Thursday in the upper Great Lakes region, extending as
