A good year for the potatoes
A central Illinois potato grower says it’s been a good year. Kelsey Bess manages Neumiller-Sproule Farms, which grows over 1,000 acres of potatoes on the sandy, irrigated soils of Mason […]
Cotton growers pleased with farm bill provisions in reconciliation
An economics and policy expert with the National Cotton Council says cotton growers are pleased with farm program updates included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Jody Campiche tells […]
Missouri governor approves ag budget and cotton legislation
In the last week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed two ag-related bills approved by Missouri lawmakers this year. The Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the Missouri Ag Department includes […]
Missouri’s Attorney General to investigate Grain Belt Express
Missouri’s Attorney General says he is starting an investigation of the Grain Belt Express. The Grain Belt Express project would construct transmission lines across Missouri to transport wind-generated energy from […]
Ethanol exports maintain fast pace
U.S. ethanol exports during May were record large for the month. The Renewable Fuels Association says 184.7 million gallons of ethanol left U.S. shores in May, rising 7% from April, […]
WIU names interim School of Agriculture director
The new interim director of the School of Agriculture at Western Illinois University (WIU) wants to make the program one of the most sought-after in the country. Keela Trennepohl, who’s […]
Dairy demand for high oleic soybeans booming
Michigan State University’s research on feeding roasted high oleic soybeans in dairy rations is causing significant demand shifts. Brian Preston says he expects Plenish Beans will be one of the […]
Weed challenges continue
A southwestern Indiana farmer says a wet start to the growing season has created additional weed challenges. Ben Kron says resistance has been a problem. “We have issues over in our area […]
Watch for volunteer wheat after harvest for potential disease issues
An extension forage and wheat specialist says farmers should monitor fields after harvest to help prevent the spread of disease. Romulo Lollato with Kansas State University says lodging has resulted […]
MSU preparing for red crown rot findings
A plant pathologist is encouraging growers to scout for red crown rot as the disease spreads. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “I probably would suspect it’s here in Michigan, we […]