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Central Illinois farmer wraps up record harvest

A central Illinois farmer says it was a record year on his farm. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, says his operation wrapped up harvest in just 31 days. “Had the best soybean yields we’ve ever had.”  He says, “Corn was not the...

Indiana farmer discusses mixed results from 2024 crop year

Photo: Indiana farmer Don Villwock at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Indiana farmer says the 2024 growing season was unique. Don Villwock raises corn and soybeans near Edwardsport and says, “We had a great early April....

What’s in store for the ag economy in 2025

An ag economist expects the ag economy to begin its rebound in the second half of 2025. Nationwide senior economist Ben Ayers says farmers should expect a sluggish start in the new year. “We’re seeing signs that consumers are getting a little more price...

Tariffs could put U.S. ag trade in jeopardy

A former Congressman is making the case to both political parties that free trade creates jobs and is good for both consumers and producers. Charlie Dent, who represented Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District, is now a senior advisor to Our Republican Legacy. “We make and...

Grassley calls timing of Stabenow farm bill “disappointing and unrealistic”

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley calls the timing of Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow’s farm bill “disappointing and unrealistic.” “It’s a sad commentary that Senate Democrats kept farmers waiting two years before even releasing a bill text, while producers waited (and) grain prices fell...

Phosphorous could be “overprioritized” as farmers weigh input costs

Corn farmers are likely looking to shave input costs in the face of low commodity prices. And University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Daniel Kaiser says phosphorous might be overprioritized going into 2025. “Looking back this fall, the prices have been pretty strong...

Ambassador Branstad to retire from World Food Prize Foundation

Photo: Ambassador Terry Branstad (left) with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2024 World Food Prize Borlaug International Dialogue The World Food Prize has announced Ambassador Terry Branstad will retire as president of the foundation in January. Branstad, a former governor of Iowa and former...

The trade outlook for 2025

U.S. ag exports were down in 2024 and are projected to decline again in 2025. Ohio State University professor Ian Sheldon is concerned about the impact of potential tariffs on trade. “Soybeans, again in particular, would take a pretty big hit,” he says. “If...

Corteva announces non-GMO wheat hybrid

Corteva has announced a first-of-its kind, proprietary non-GMO wheat hybrid. The company says the hybrid wheat technology could increase yield potential by ten percent, as well as be more resistant to drought.  It’s also expected to accelerate the speed to market of new elite...

High hopes for year-round E-15 in lame duck

Industry leaders have high hopes that the current lame duck session of Congress will see action on legislation enacting nationwide year-round E-15. John Fuhr, director of government affairs with Growth Energy, says proposals in both chambers have far-reaching support. “You have a new coalition...
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