Ohio soybean farmer wraps up harvest in record time thanks to warm, dry weather
A northwest Ohio farmer says warm and dry weather has helped the 2025 harvest season to progress rapidly. Justin Gravatt says he finished his soybean harvest in just nine days. “It […]
Iowa grower says high input costs could force changes to fertility plans
A south-central Iowa farmer says budgeting for 2026 expenses is going to be a difficult task. “Nitrogen and phosphorus are up again and that’s counter to what usually happens when […]
Quarter-million Iowans could lose food assistance amid federal shutdown
The Trump administration has announced SNAP benefits will not be circulated on November 1st if the partial government shutdown continues. Annette Hacker, chief communications and strategy officer with the Food […]
U.S. corn export inspections surge as Mexico, Colombia drive demand
U.S. corn export inspections continue to move out faster than last year’s pace. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending October 23rd were up solidly on the year, […]
Indiana farmer nears the end of harvest 2025 with top-end corn yields
A west central Indiana farmer says he expects to wrap up the 2025 harvest season within the next two weeks. Kevin Cox raises corn and soybeans in Parke County and says results […]
Wet weather slows harvest progress across Western Corn Belt
A pair of farmers in the Western Corn Belt say wet weather has impacted this year’s harvest pace. Scott Gigstad raises corn and soybeans in eastern Kansas and says recent […]
State FFA officers focus on training and strategic growth ahead of National FFA Convention
State FFA officers are gathering in Indianapolis this week to help members advance and fine tune their leadership skills as a part of this year’s National FFA Convention. Abbey Garland […]
Cash dairy mostly steady-to-higher Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except for butter Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0225 at […]
Iowa Farm Bureau president encouraged by reports of new U.S.-China trade framework
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is encouraged by reports over the weekend China has agreed to a trade framework that includes purchases of U.S. soybeans. Brent Johnson grows corn […]
Central Illinois farmer cites weather, soil differences for mixed yields
A central Illinois farmer says he hopes to wrap up harvest this week. Doug Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan and Macon Counties, says yield results have been […]