A farmer from eastern Iowa says he’s concerned about the impact tariffs could have on future generations of farmers and ranchers. Matthew Willimack is a sixth-generation farmer from DeWitt and tells Brownfield the tariff disputes have created uncertainty for the industry, especially for young and beginning farmers. “Can we withstand this? Yes. How long? That’s […]
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An ag economist is working to build decision tools for specialty crop growers to navigate through extreme climate events. Tor Tolhurst
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle
The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the recently passed reconciliation package has major wins for agriculture. Mark
Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/4, unchangedAug. soybeans closed at $10.12 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Development weather looks largely favorable, with rain in the forecast for
The project manager of the National Cover Crop Variety Test says their new report will help farmers source seed best suited
The director of communications for the American Dairy Association Indiana says highlighting the role of dairy helps connect consumers to the state’s
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says above average rainfall is helping the soil recover from a three-year drought.
An agronomist says field conditions are conducive for tar spot development across parts of the Corn Belt. Matt Essick with Pioneer
