Chopping underway for eastern Iowa farmer, harvest starting soon
Field activity is picking up steam for eastern Iowa farmer Lance Lillibridge. “We chopped corn (Sunday). That was about all the harvesting we’ve done so far. It looked pretty good.” […]
House passes US Grain Standards Authorization Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, says the integrity of the grain inspection systems […]
Commodity prices could begin to rebound in 2026
A grain and oil seed analyst says there could be some improvement for commodity prices in 2026. Bree Baatz with Terrain says the bottom price for corn was set […]
Pre-harvest weed management considerations
Time is running out for most farmers to take steps to minimize the spread of weeds before harvest. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says combines are notorious […]
Union of Concerned Scientists urges USDA to withdraw reorganization plan
A national non-profit with more than 500,000 members is urging the USDA to withdraw its proposed reorganization plan. Karen Perry Stillman with the Union of Concerned Scientists says details so […]
Calmer corn heads provide more efficiency for farmers
Marion Calmer, CEO of Calmer, says the companies corn heads offer producers more efficiency and throughput for all available equipment on the market. Marion Calmer: The post Calmer corn heads […]
Consider alternative leasing arrangements for 2026
An ag economist says flexible land leases could be an option for producers looking for alternative rental arrangements for the 2026 crop year. Purdue University’s Michael Langemeier says adjusting terms […]
Compeer’s Economic Minute – Current State of Farming and Risk Management Strategies for 2026
In this episode, Bill Moore, Compeer Financial’s Chief Risk Officer, discusses the current state of the farm economy, emphasizing the importance of risk management. He highlights high production costs, volatile […]
From spring floods to fall drought
A southeastern Illinois farmer says 2025 has been a challenging year. Jeff Scates, who grows corn and soybeans in White and Gallatin Counties, says it started with spring floods. “About […]
Legislators hear options for state SNAP programs
The ranking member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says Congress needs to do more to help implement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on a state-by-state basis. During a subcommittee […]