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An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the warm finish to September is aiding in the dry down of corn. Robby Meeker, who covers central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “I had a grower share with me [Read More…]

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the 2025 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals award winners, recognizing their commitment to the organization. Cody and Samantha Otten of Tippecanoe County are the winners of the Rising Star Award, which honors [Read More…]

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Photo: Brad Olson and Jason Mugnaini from Wisconsin Farm Bureau testify at the Capitol in favor of Farm Bureau Health Plans during a 2024 hearing. Wisconsin Farm Bureau is reviving its efforts to bring another [Read More…]

Using cover crops to conserve soil is nothing new, but using cover crops to suppress problem weeds is for some farmers and knowing how to make it work can be challenging.  The University of Wisconsin [Read More…]

Youth across North America participated in the 2025 World Dairy Expo® Youth Fitting Contest on Saturday, September 27 at the Alliant Energy Center. There were 52 participants registered, representing 10 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. [Read More…]

Minnesota farmers are playing catchup after a slower than normal start to harvest. Noah Hultgren grows corn, soybeans, sugarbeets, and edible beans near Raymond in the west-central part of the state. “Busy week this last [Read More…]

Some Missouri farmers say the heat has taken a toll on the crops that are being harvested. In northeast Missouri, Drew Lock says it was dry at pod fill for the soybeans, but yields are [Read More…]

Harvest is gaining momentum across Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows soybeans running about three days behind the five-year average at 17 percent harvested.  Corn harvest is slightly ahead of normal at 15 percent. [Read More…]

The head of Cooperative Elevator says the start of dry bean harvest hasn’t been ideal. Scott Gordon tells Brownfield about 40 percent of their expected crop has been harvested. “It’s been a lot of hurry [Read More…]

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, but most months did close above support. The trade was expecting the USDA to report solid harvest progress in the weekly update, out after the close. The [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended up and down day lower, with contracts unable to follow through on their early firmness. The boxed beef market has lost a lot of ground [Read More…]

A dry week and above average temperatures led to a lot of harvesting in Wisconsin last week.  USDA reporters say corn silage, apples, and vegetables were leaving the fields and orchards in the week ending [Read More…]

A central Illinois farmer says harvest conditions have been favorable. “We’re about a third of the way done on soybeans and just getting a good start on corn.” Jeff Scott, who farms in Christian County, [Read More…]

A Minnesota farmer who recently hosted the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee says trade was a focus during the visit. Joel Schreurs welcomed Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar to his Lincoln County farm last [Read More…]

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says Mexico is falling short in its oversight of New World screwworm. “Mexico has failed to enforce proper cattle movement, controls and infected regions, and isn’t tending to fly traps daily, [Read More…]

Pork is an incredibly versatile protein.  It allows home chefs to get creative with it and use it in a wide range of cuisines and cooking styles. Patrick Flemming, vice president of demand development for [Read More…]

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the lack of U.S. soybean sales to China is a major concern. Jerry Costello says farmers in his state rely on a solid relationship with [Read More…]

The state veterinarian in South Dakota says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has returned early this fall. Beth Thompson says it’s likely caused by several factors. “We’ve seen a number of the teal ducks that are [Read More…]

A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s trying to stay patient as the Trump administration negotiates new trade deals. “Nothing happens just like that.” Marty Richardson says he’s optimistic agreements can be reached with key [Read More…]