High inputs costs remain top concern for farmers heading into 2026
An ag economist says high input costs continue to be the number one concern for some farmers heading into 2026. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert tells Brownfield, “They’re looking for ways […]
Government shutdown ending soon?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could be ending soon. The Senate Republicans made some concessions over the weekend which drew the support of eight Democrats, enough to pass […]
Keeping Weeds Down: Residual Herbicides Take Pressure Off Postemergence Spraying
As corn farmers think about how to successfully control troublesome weeds like waterhemp, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, says residual herbicides can play a critical role. He tells […]
‘Scary dry’ conditions limiting fall tillage in western Illinois
A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says the late-season drought continues to have an impact. “It is scary dry.” Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says many farmers are still waiting […]
Eastern Iowa corn yields swing widely amid weather and disease pressures
Many corn farmers are seeing large yield swings this harvest. Dalton Webster, an agronomic service representative with Syngenta, says weather and disease pressure were major factors in eastern Iowa. “Absolutely […]
HPAI hits Allegan County commercial flock
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in Allegan County. The state says the commercial flock is the county’s second this fall, and […]
Seven new cases of HPAI confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana
Seven new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been detected on […]
President Trump calls on DOJ to investigate the meatpacking industry over concerns about beef prices
President Trump remains focused on beef prices and has called on the Department of Justice to investigate potential anticompetitive practices in the meatpacking industry. In an announcement on Truth Social […]
Chinese researchers accused of smuggling nematode material in conspiracy case
A U.S. Attorney has charged three research scholars from the People’s Republic of China for conspiracy to smuggle biological materials into the United States as part of ongoing investigations at […]
Cattle futures bounce back to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were oversold. December live cattle closed $2.57 higher at $221.35 and February live cattle closed $3.00 higher at $219.75. January feeder […]