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First Illinois Pork Industry Group meets this week

The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a new initiative is aimed at addressing the pork industry’s labor needs. Jennifer Tirey says the Illinois Pork Industry Group is offering junior college students full access to the industry. “Next week, we’re actually... Read More.

Managing market volatility

A senior market advisor at Total Farm Marketing says farmers should be strategic when it comes to managing market volatility. Naomi Blohm says producers have been waiting for a price increase. “The result was corn prices rallying nearly $0.50,” she says. “Soybean prices rallied... Read More.

Helping farmers navigate a difficult farm economy

The head of Syngenta crop protection says innovation can help farmers navigate a tighter farm economy. Vern Hawkins says it starts with understanding farm profitability levels. “The return on investments is a big part of the value that we bring when they choose to... Read More.

A tough crop year in northern Wisconsin

The wet spring and dry late summer have led to a tough year for some northern Wisconsin farmers. One of them is Ben Augustine, who farms near Sheldon.  Most of his crops were planted very late after his clay soils dried out.  He says... Read More.

USA FFA Chapter gaining community support for new ag facility

An FFA chapter in Michigan’s Thumb is one step closer to building an agricultural barn to support educational and community service efforts. Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Shannon Bowman tells Brownfield a new facility will provide more hands-on learning opportunities... Read More.

Warm, dry conditions to stick around awhile

U.S. harvest is moving at a fast pace due to warm, dry conditions and an ag meteorologist says that will likely continue across the Corn Belt in the near-term. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says a weather change isn’t expected until after October... Read More.

Average to below average soybeans in NE SD

A famer in northeast South Dakota says soybean harvest is wrapping up soon and the crop is average to below-average. “We’re happy to stick a fork in the soybeans for 2024.” Jason Frerichs from Roberts County says it was a challenging planting season with... Read More.

Tennessee farmer says he’s evaluating his crop mix for 2025

A northwest Tennessee farmer says the current high yield, low commodity price situation has him reevaluating his crop mix for 2025. David Nichols tells Brownfield he grows soft red winter wheat on their operation. “That price has recovered some lately,” he says.  “So we’re... Read More.
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