Illinois dairy herds still clean of HPAI; CDC ends emergency response
The director of commodities and food systems at the Illinois Farm Bureau says the state’s dairy herds have thus far remained free of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Tasha Bunting […]
Petroleum groups push back on EPA’s RFS proposal
Some petroleum industry groups questioned the U.S. EPA’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standards during a public hearing Tuesday. Fred Turatti with American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers says EPA’s target levels for […]
Tar spot found in five Indiana locations
An extension field crop pathologist at Purdue University says tar spot continues to spread throughout the Corn Belt. Darcy Telenko says the disease has now been found in Cass, Porter, LaPorte, […]
Lost Chinese demand overhangs dairy exports
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says tariff tensions weighed on May exports despite a rise in values. U.S. dairy shipments for dipped nearly two percent while values increased 13 percent […]
Rain is needed soon
A northwest Ohio farmer says his soybean crop is starting to bounce back after a rough start to the growing season. “I am very pleased with how things look,” he […]
Goss: Land prices decline, sales also slow
An ag economist says farmland sales have slowed despite some softening in prices. Creighton University’s Ernie Goss says ag land values sank below growth neutral for the 13th time in […]
Thompson: September a goal for Farm Bill 2.0 markup
The chairman of the U.S. House Ag Committee says he’s optimistic a markup of Farm Bill 2.0 could happen by mid-September. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson says session delays and getting input […]
Wind and rain make in-season fieldwork difficult
Wind and rain have made it difficult for a southeast Minnesota farmer to finish post-emergence herbicide applications. Brennen Toquam of Blooming Prairie says spraying has been a struggle. “Just seems […]
Grain markets briefly respond to tariff boost
An extension ag economist says the grain markets responded briefly to news a 25 percent tariff could go into effect in August for two big buyers of U.S. corn. Ben […]
Despite lack of rain; crops look good
A central Illinois farmer says his crops appear to be thriving despite a lack of moisture. “You’re starting to see some cracks in the ground. You know, you’re kind of […]