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Spring warm up brings return of winter annuals

An agronomist with AgriGold says the recent warm temperatures have triggered the return of winter annual weeds. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says species like henbit and chickweed can germinate quickly. “They can create a mat in our field, and it can a... Read More.

Cold winter brings some spring benefits

An agronomist with AgriGold says areas that saw extended cold spells this winter could see some benefits this spring. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says colder winters help alleviate soil compaction. “Because we get that frost deeper into the profile where we get... Read More.

IL Beef Expo brings cattle worlds together

A longtime cattle exhibitor says commercial beef producers and show competitors can learn from one another. Kim Carney Rhodes, chair of the 2025 Illinois Beef Expo, says there’s two worlds within the cattle industry. “Sometimes the commercial producer doesn’t understand the show ring, and... Read More.

Minnesota Farm Bureau brings 9 policy recommendations to AFBF Convention

Minnesota Farm Bureau vice president Carolyn Olson says during the American Farm Bureau delegate session Tuesday, her organization will have the opportunity to debate nine policy recommendations. “We submitted 22, nine were accepted into the delegate session.” Speaking to Brownfield Saturday during the AFBF... Read More.

Bountiful harvest brings full bins

The general manager of FS GRAIN says a bountiful harvest and low commodity prices means a lot of grain in the countryside. Cory Winstead says the northern Illinois-based cooperative is operating at peak capacity this fall. “In some areas we thought it was going... Read More.

Rainfall brings drought improvement for Kansas livestock producers

The president of the Kansas Livestock Association says abundant rainfall has brought some drought improvement to Kansas producers. Philip Weltmer tells Brownfield… “Parts of western Kansas, their average rainfall is 12 to 14 inches for the whole year, and they’ve had it in a... Read More.

Export uptick brings hope to grain markets

There’s some hope among farmers the recent uptick in corn and soybean export sales will improve prices. Bryan Biegler farms in southwest Minnesota. “It’s been nice seeing this little bump coming up here, certainly going to need a little higher prices just to cover... Read More.

Fall drought brings elevated fire concerns

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service says the northern two thirds of Illinois is facing a moderate drought. Kirk Huettl, who’s based at NWS’ Lincoln office, tells Brownfield… “Part of our area like Lincoln, Peoria and Springfield, have only had about an inch... Read More.
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