Over 1 million attend 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs
The manager of the Illinois State Fair says planning is well underway for 2026. Rebecca Clark says over 1 million people visited the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State […]
State food labeling laws could cost households thousands, industry tells DOJ
The Corn Refiners Association is asking the Department of Justice for more time to estimate the economic costs of state food labeling policies. President and CEO John Bode tells Brownfield […]
Fall migration renews avian flu concerns, Iowa Ag Secretary urges vigilance
The transition from summer to fall is renewing calls for highly pathogenic avian influenza prevention and detection. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says recent cases in Nebraska and Minnesota serve […]
Ag experts say U.S.-China discussions fail to address key farm trade issues
An ag economist says President Trump’s recent meeting with China’s president didn’t address ag trade tensions between the two countries. “It was a little bit disappointing in the ag sector […]
Mainstreet economy dips in latest RMI survey
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals declining economic conditions in the Midwest. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the September survey showed the region’s economic index sank below growth neutral […]
Drone technology helps Illinois farmer improve soil health with timely cover crops
A southwestern Illinois farmer says recent rains should do wonders for his cover crops. Dale Haudrich, who farms in Monroe County, says drones seeded cover crops into his standing corn […]
Walmart highlights commitment to local farmers with Midwest tours
Walmart store managers are touring farms across the Midwest to strengthen supply chain transparency and prioritize local suppliers during harvest. Jeff Stone, with Corporate Affairs and Community Relations at Walmart, […]
Planting date and drought show yield contrasts in Ohio fields
A pair of agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids say rapid weather changes throughout the growing season have created crop variability across the state. Northern Ohio-based Mike Hannewald says early-season rainfall is impacting […]
This Harvest, Let’s Put Safety First—Because Lives Depend on It
Commentary. You never think it’ll happen to you. Not on your farm. Not with your family. But the numbers don’t lie. Every three days in the U.S., a child dies […]
U.S. ethanol exports to soar under new UK trade framework, says RFA CEO
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association sees tremendous potential for U.S. ethanol in the trade framework with the United Kingdom. Geoff Cooper says the UK has become a top […]