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Census of Ag deep dive highlights value of Iowa agriculture

New data tied to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture highlights the vital role agriculture plays in Iowa’s economy. Brian Waddingham with the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers says the study takes a deep dive into the census and what livestock and crop production...

A hot, humid pattern ahead; rain chances to vary for parts of the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nearly nationwide, with an area stretching from the Plains and upper Midwest into the New England having the greatest likelihood of experiencing hotter-than-normal weather.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall along and near the...

Farmers facing off against corn aphids

Two central Illinois farmers are among many in the state fighting corn aphids. “They’re everywhere.  I’ve heard some guys say that it’s literally sucking the life out of some of their corn.” Clint Gorden, who farms in Macon County, says they’re not usually a...

Sugarbeet Grower leader trying to stay positive about new farm bill in 2024

The president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association says he’s trying to stay positive about the farm bill getting done in 2024. Neil Rockstad tells Brownfield some lawmakers are saying the legislation can get pushed through despite relatively few legislative days remaining before the...

EPA releases draft insecticide strategy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft insecticide strategy which will serve as a framework to bring insecticides into compliance with the Endangered Species Act. Ag Retailers Association CEO Daren Coppock says this is the second in a series of strategies EPA...

CME cash dairy prices mixed Friday

Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was up $0.03 at $0.57.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.93.   No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.97. One sale...

Efforts to improve food availability

Companies like Bayer are making investments to address hunger issues in the U.S. Inci Dannenberg, president of global vegetable seeds for Bayer says one way the company is stepping up – is using innovation that allows farmers to grow more with less. AUDIO: Inci...

Director Boring on Michigan’s ag budget

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2025 budget will continue to grow the state’s food and agriculture sector. Tim Boring tells Brownfield $3 million for a Food and Family program is a new effort to address ongoing gaps...

House on early recess with crucial work unfinished

Members of the U.S. House have been dismissed for the August recess a week early without passing 12 annual funding bills including USDA’s budget or taking further action on the farm bill. House Ag Committee Ranking Member David Scott says Chairman Thompson wanted the...

Illinois farmers own 24% of the land they farm

A new study from Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) shows the state’s farmers only owned 24% of the land they farmed in 2021. Brad Zwilling, vice president of data analysis at FBFM, says it’s not a new trend. “Crop share was at 27%...

Increasing Efficiency for Mixed Flow Dryers

There is a growing interest in mixed flow dryers as farmers continue to navigate narrow farm margins. In this Managing for Profit, Jeff Cruzen, AGI dryer business development representative says there’s way to make energy efficient mixed flow grain dryers even more eco-friendly. The post...

A hot, humid pattern ahead; diminishing rainfall chances for parts of the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nearly nationwide, with an area stretching from the Plains and Midwest into the Northeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing hotter-than-normal weather.  Meanwhile, above-normal rainfall in the Pacific Northwest and much of the...
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