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Michigan potato growers call for updated groundwater monitoring and local water districts
Michigan potato growers are urging lawmakers to create water districts to improve monitoring and better track groundwater use. Kelly Turner with the Potato Growers of Michigan recently told the state
Turkey hatchery numbers ahead of year ago pace
The USDA’s turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards a rise in supply and higher production. On March 1st, 2026, there were 24.4 million turkey eggs in incubators, 1% above the
Senate Ag Committee chair says legislation needed to stabilize farm finances
The chairman of the Senate Ag Committee says 2026 is a pivotal year for ag policy. “We are facing a generational crisis right now.” John Boozman of Arkansas says lawmakers
Doud: Consumers want more protein
The President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says for consumers right now, it’s all about protein. Gregg Doud says protein is what drives sales. He says, “It is the topic,
Scholar who breathed new life into ancient classics lectures at UI
With a major motion picture coming out this summer, there’s renewed interest in the 2,700 year old poem “The Odyssey,” and the first woman to translate the ancient Greek text
Scholar who breathed new life into ancient classics lectures at UI
With a major motion picture coming out this summer, there’s renewed interest in the 2,700 year old poem “The Odyssey,” and the first woman to translate the ancient Greek text
Illinois creamery finding sustainability in diversification
A family-owned creamery is finding profitability in some unique markets. Amy Marcoot, owner & CEO of Marcoot Jersey Creamery located in Greenville, Illinois, says their locally produced line of Jersey
American Farmland Trust, ADM launch effort to support Midwest farmers
The president and CEO of American Farmland Trust says a new partnership with ADM aims to help farmers strengthen resilience in a changing agricultural landscape. John Piotti tells Brownfield the
Cash dairy steady to higher Friday except butter
Cash dairy prices were steady to higher again Friday except for butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.66. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0175 at $1.53. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.51 to $1.53. Cheese barrels were up $0.0175,
Rural Roland man arrested in animal neglect case, 33 dogs seized
The Story County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in an animal neglect case. Sixty-nine-year-old Joseph Keller of rural Roland has been charged with five counts of animal neglect including
