IL FFA State Convention
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Pest pressure picking up steam in Iowa
An extension agronomist says pest pressure is becoming more prevalent in Iowa crop fields. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says some infect feeding has been taking place. “From both […]
Weather still cool the season for most; unsettled across parts of the Plains & Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, cool, mostly cloudy conditions linger, although rain has largely ended. Several days ago, on May 25, U.S. producers had not yet planted 13% of the intended […]
A warmer pattern ahead for the Heartland; rainfall opportunities for Drought areas
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures along and east of a line from eastern New Mexico to the Red River of the […]
Be strategic when cutting costs
An extension ag economist says in a high cost, low margin era, farmers should be cautious about which costs they cut to stay profitable. Ben Brown at the University of […]
Cattle futures lower ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting on the week’s direct business to develop. June live closed $1.20 lower at $213,92 and August live cattle […]
Study finds early life nutrition affects health, performance, carcass traits
Research shows that beef-on-dairy calves can be healthier and more profitable with the right early-life nutrition. Iowa State Extension Beef Specialist Denise Schwab tells Brownfield their two-and-a-half-year study followed 120 […]
Local farmland preservation groups say contracts are unamendable to state intervention
A land preservation advocate says policy changes by the State of Michigan are putting the longevity of farmland preservation credits in jeopardy. Ingham County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Board […]
Cause of avian metapneumovirus spread remains a mystery
Minnesota turkey growers are struggling to protect flocks from avian metapneumovirus. Ashley Kohls with the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association says it’s unclear how the respiratory disease is being introduced. “There’s […]
Illinois Beef Association keeping producers up to date
The business operations manager with the Illinois Beef Association says despite relatively good times in the cattle industry, producers still face challenges. Olivia Hoots says biosecurity concerns are always a […]