Farmers across Illinois are better managing their fields through the work of the Precision Conservation Management program. In this Managing for Profit, Heather Hampton Knodle, a Montgomery Country farmer, discusses […]
Precisely Managing Conservation
Farmers across Illinois are better managing their fields through the work of the Precision Conservation Management program. In this Managing for Profit, Heather Hampton Knodle, a Montgomery Country farmer, discusses […]
A more typical, early Summer weather pattern ahead for much of the Heartland; still active for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures across the northern Plains and much of the West, while hotter-than-normal conditions will cover […]
June rains bringing optimism for northern Illinois crops
A northwestern Illinois farmer says his 2026 crops are off to a good start. Jon Rosenstiel, who raises corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and cattle in Stephenson County, tells Brownfield, “We were […]
Minnesota corn, soybean conditions slip amid uneven rainfall
Crop conditions declined over the past week in Minnesota. Corn dropped one percentage point in USDA’s latest weekly crop update to 79 percent good to excellent, while soybeans went from […]
Calhoun County farmer sees promising crops despite spotty rainfall
A farmer in west-central Iowa says crops are doing okay. Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County. “As a broad stroke, things actually look pretty decent. Of course […]
Year-over-year rise for egg production in May
U.S. egg production was up in May. The USDA says 9.212 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on the year, thanks to a 4% jump in the number […]
Cattle producer wants greater transparency from USDA on New World Screwworm response
Cattle producers want the USDA to be more transparent about New World screwworm. Jeff Reed, a cattle producer from southern Missouri, and the past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, […]
Soybeans mixed, corn and wheat down, watching weather
Soybeans were mixed, unable to follow through on the initial gains. Crush margins have dipped, but are still positive, and bean oil was up on biodiesel demand expectations. The trade […]
June rains benefitting Wisconsin crops
A southeastern Wisconsin farmer says a rainy June has just been what his crops needed. Casey Kelleher, who grows corn and soybeans in Jefferson County, says the dry month of […]