Farmers are asking the U.S. Trade Representative to do no harm to agriculture in ongoing trade negotiations. American Soybean Association’s Dave Walton was one of several ag leaders to testify

The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) says May 6th has been proclaimed Illinois Bacon Day. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, says

The farm bill package recently passed out of the U.S. House includes legislation that expands access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE Act will

Jul. corn $4.68 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 3/4, down 16 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $317.30, down $3.10Jul. soybean oil 75.02, down 189 pointsJul.

New research from Ohio State University shows planting depth can help increase yields in early planting. Associate professor Alex Lindsey tells Brownfield, “Some growers have been utilizing a shallower planting

Kevin Bradley with University of Missouri Extension says weed control could be more expensive and less efficient this spring due to weather delays and reduced herbicide flexibility. “What we’ve seen

A beginning farmer says a network of mentors has helped their operation grow. Diversified produce and livestock farmer Taylor Schomaker has been working with her husband Ryan to reinvent the

The USDA continues to point towards expanded broiler production. 256.758 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, down 180,000 from the previous week, but up 3% from a

U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is continuing efforts this year to reorganize and streamline the department. Speaking at an event in Iowa on Tuesday, Rollins pointed to