Northern Illinois farmer says 2025 crop yields strong despite disease pressure
A northern Illinois farmer says it was a good growing season in his area. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County and currently serves as the Illinois Farm Bureau president, […]
Bipartisan bill aims to protect U.S. fruit and vegetable growers from unfair trade
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to better safeguard specialty crop growers from unfair trading practices. Introduced by Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Maine Republican Susan Collins, […]
Cash dairy prices mixed to open the week
Cash dairy prices were mixed to open the week Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.02 at $0.73. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound […]
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 […]