Month: July 2026

The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the clock is ticking on getting nationwide, year-round E15 across the finish line. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, tells Brownfield, “We hope to have [Read More…]

The latest USDA Acreage Report is out, and Ag Economist Megan Roberts explains what it means for farmers. She compares the June report to March planting intentions, discusses market reactions, and shares key takeaways on [Read More…]

Several agricultural groups are encouraging the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on Brazilian ethanol. “We need to have access to their markets just like they have access to ours.” National [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, temperatures remain mostly favorable for reproductive summer crops and will exceed 90°F later Tuesday only in some western production areas, such as Nebraska and South Dakota. On July 5, sixteen percent [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures in New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the country should contrast with [Read More…]

A Thumb-area farmer says corn seems to be adapting to challenging weather conditions the best this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “It looks to be a really good crop, it has that potential.” “Soybeans have been struggling [Read More…]

An ag meteorologist says the heat dome in the forecast for the U.S. Plains isn’t expected to have a widespread impact on pollinating corn, the growing crops or livestock. “As long as the ridge is [Read More…]