A southern Illinois agronomist says even though the calendar is turning to June, farmers struggling to finish planting should still prioritize proper soil conditions. John Pike, who operates Pike Ag LLC and farms in Williamson County, says long-term issues can arise for short-term gains. “It’s good to say that we have something done, but a […]
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The Environmental Protection Agency wants a new Waters of the U.S. rule by the end of the year and ag groups
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business. August live
The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says a re-introduced federal proposal would make it easier
An ag economist says corn and soybean futures will be monitoring the energy markets in the short-term. Allendale’s Greg McBride tells
Recent heat is expected to accelerate the development of crop pests. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson says Growing Degree
Jul. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/4, down 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.46 and 3/4, down 12 centsJul. soybean meal
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating held at 66% good to excellent with near-term
A livestock economist says the slowdown in beef cow slaughter could be a sign that herd liquidation is coming to an
The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says some crops have been hampered by recent storms. In a recent Illinois Soybean
