With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and schools in my area closed until fall, we’ve shifted into a different pace of life. Not quite officially summer, but close enough that you can feel it in the long evenings and early mornings. The weather, though, hasn’t quite made up its mind, with daytime temperatures bouncing […]
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An ag economist says corn yields that are below trend or expectations could create a summer price rally. “What it means
Michigan-based DF Seeds is expanding its territory into Wisconsin. President Janna Fritz tells Brownfield, “With our food-grade soybeans, we have the
The cattle industry remains on high alert as New World screwworm continues to threaten the U.S. herd. Dr. Lee Bob Harper
The director of governmental affairs with the Illinois Soybean Association says all eyes are on Springfield as the General Assembly’s spring
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
