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Soybeans drying rapidly as north Iowa harvest gets going

An extension agronomist with Iowa State University says as harvest activity picks up in north Iowa, soybeans are drying fast. Angie Rieck Hinz tells Brownfield it’s similar to last year. “I’ve had some reports where beans went from like 15 percent moisture down to ...
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Farmers turning to mental health resources as stress builds in ag sector

A University of Illinois extension specialist in agricultural safety and health says more farmers are seeking mental health resources this year. Josie Rudolphi says the Illinois Agricultural Mental Health Voucher Program is a prime example. “Anybody who’s engaged in agriculture in the state of ...
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New Illinois Corn Marketing Board Chair focused on boosting farmer profitability

The newly elected chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says improving farmer profitability is a top priority. “The overall goal is to grind more corn.” Tim Thompson, who grows corn and soybeans in Morgan County, says continued development of export markets is critical. ...
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Illinois designates STAR Tool as official soil health assessment for conservation programs

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has officially designated the STAR Tool as the required soil health assessment for all state-funded conservation practices. Brian Rennecker, bureau chief for the Division of Natural Resources with IDOA, says Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources is a free program ...
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Fall migration renews avian flu concerns, Iowa Ag Secretary urges vigilance

The transition from summer to fall is renewing calls for highly pathogenic avian influenza prevention and detection. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says recent cases in Nebraska and Minnesota serve as reminders migration is beginning. “We still have a challenge obviously with those wild ...
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Drone technology helps Illinois farmer improve soil health with timely cover crops

A southwestern Illinois farmer says recent rains should do wonders for his cover crops. Dale Haudrich, who farms in Monroe County, says drones seeded cover crops into his standing corn just before the precipitation. “We’ve got over an inch of rain here in the ...
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Over 1 million attend 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs

The manager of the Illinois State Fair says planning is well underway for 2026. Rebecca Clark says over 1 million people visited the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair this year. “We are pleasantly surprised.”  She says, “We have such loyal, faithful, ...
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Giant ears and big yields: Iowa corn crop looking strong

An agronomist in Iowa is expecting some big corn yields this fall. Dan Bjorklund with Landus Cooperative says he’s been scouting fields across the state. “When you go out and do the traditional rows around the ears and the kernel depth in length, we ...
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Iowa farmer praises cover crops for soil health benefits

A southwest Iowa farmer is having long-term success using cover crops. Mark Peterson of Stanton says he’s used multiple species through the years to improve soil health. “We have across the farm raised our organic matter over 1 percent (and) every percent that you ...
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Southwestern Illinois harvest likely downhill from here

A southwestern Illinois farmer says his harvest is likely all downhill from here. Dale Haudrich, who grows corn, soybeans, and cover crops in Monroe County, says his early planted crops have done well, but the late-season drought has made an impact. “Corn is running ...
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Illinois Pork Producers tackle labor shortage with Swine Technician apprenticeships

The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a new livestock apprenticeship program is aimed at strengthening the industry’s workforce. Jennifer Tirey says five of the state’s community colleges are now offering certificates in the role of Swine Animal Care Technician. “Essentially, ...
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Southern Illinois farmer confident in cattle feed options despite drought

A southern Illinois farmer says he’s not concerned about hay reserves despite a severe late summer drought. Granvil Travis, who raises cattle and row crops in Massac County, says he’s already started supplemental feeding of some hay to give his pastures some relief. “The ...
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