Ohio leaders pushing E-15 expansion
The executive director of Ohio Corn and Wheat says E-15 remains a critical component of profitability. Tadd Nicholson tells Brownfield, “The farm economy is really low right now and farmers […]
Demand for U.S. pork benefits from a fair trade environment
The National Pork Producers Council says tariffs can slow demand for U.S. pork on the global market. Maria Zieba, vice president of government affairs with NPPC, says that when tariffs […]
Corn growers take tariff message to D.C.
The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says numerous Midwestern corn farmers recently took their message to Washington, D.C. “Trade and tariffs came up continuously.” Mark Bunselmeyer, who […]
A cautiously optimistic trade outlook for the pork industry
An Indiana pork producer says maintaining stable trade relationships is critical for the success of the U.S. pork industry. Jackie Ponder says she’s cautiously optimistic the Trump administration’s trade plan […]
Cash dairy prices end week mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.02 at $0.50. Two sales were recorded at $0.49 and $0.50. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Short planting windows likely for some
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says many farmers will have short planting windows this spring. Eric Snodgrass says forecasts are calling for an active weather pattern in […]
Seed supply concerns in Upper Midwest
Seed supply shortages could cause problems for some farmers this spring. Flooding early last spring devastated parts of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa and Casey Staloch with Albert Lea Seed […]
IALF welcomes new CEO
The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation (IALF) has announced new leadership. Dr. Amanda Martin has been appointed as the organization’s new chief executive officer effective April 14, 2025. She most recently […]
Benson Hill files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A St. Louis, Missouri based seed innovation company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Benson Hill’s board of directors chairman Dan Jacobi says the move is the result of current industry […]
Crappie fishing is starting to heat up in the Midwest
On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, TOPHAT Jigs owner Derek Martin from Illinois joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about spring crappie fishing. He gives some tips on the best […]