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Illinois dairy herds remain HPAI-free as state vet urges strong biosecurity this fall

The Illinois state veterinarian says officials continue to monitor the state’s dairy herd for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “The USDA has designated Illinois as being one of the states that is HPAI-free in their dairy herd.”  He says, ...
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Red crown rot spreading concern for Illinois soybean growers

A local co-operative manager says red crown rot is becoming an increasing concern for soybean growers in his area. Travis Gillett, who oversees the Alma branch of Effingham Equity in Marion County, Illinois, tells Brownfield, “The red crown rot can be completely devastating to ...
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Soybean yields dip from late-season dryness, but corn shows resilience in north central Illinois

A farmer in north central Illinois says it’s been a somewhat surprising harvest season. Mark Wilson, who raises corn, soybeans, and hogs in Stark County, says heavy disease pressure limited his expectations in corn. “We had tar spot early, had some gray leaf, had ...
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Latham’s full-circle moment: new Iowa FFA Foundation director reflects on lifelong ag and policy career

The new executive director of the Iowa FFA Foundation boasts a background in agribusiness and ag policy. Shannon Latham has served in a leadership role with north Iowa-based Latham High-Tech Seeds for over 20 years and currently represents the 55th District in the Iowa ...
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Iowa soybean leader says domestic demand key to improving farm income

An eastern Iowa farmer says profitability is his biggest concern heading into the 2026 growing season. Robb Ewoldt, who’s also a farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board, tells Brownfield, “It’s on every farmers’ mind right now,” he said. “It’s very challenging times for whether ...
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Co-op manager encourages data-driven decisions for 2026 profitability

The branch manager of a local cooperative says farmers in his area are already busy preparing for the 2026 growing season. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in Marion County, says utilizing harvest data is a good way to start planning for ...
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‘Really concerning’: Iowa Farm Bureau president says Trump actions trigger market swings

The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is pointing blame at the Trump administration for the recent collapse in cattle markets. Brent Johnson says President Trump’s proposal to import beef from Argentina and remarks on Truth Social prodding cattle producers to “get their prices down” ...
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Fall migration increasing threat of HPAI to Illinois poultry flocks; first case of season detected

The Illinois state veterinarian says the fall migration season is bringing an increased risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to the state’s poultry producers. Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “We’re starting to see more cases throughout the nation.”  He says, “We did just ...
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Pritzker directs agencies to boost domestic markets and mental health support for Illinois ag

The governor of Illinois has issued an executive order declaring an agricultural export crisis. J.B. Pritzker signed an order on Wednesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to enhance domestic markets for agricultural commodities and continue investment in mental health support for farm ...
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Growing international markets expected to drive U.S. ethanol exports

The chairman of the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council says the ethanol export outlook is positive. “We see that as having the fastest, biggest potential of moving corn.” Mark Wilson, who farms in northern Illinois, says several Asian countries are expanding use of the ...
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Mixed yields and a fast pace for harvest in south central Illinois

The branch manager of a local cooperative says the harvest has progressed quickly in south-central Illinois. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in Marion County, says yield results have been mixed. “Early beans have been decent, but in the later planting of ...
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Senate committee hears concerns over rising costs tied to ag industry consolidation

Some members of the ag industry say the rapid consolidation of crop input companies raises concerns about competition and transparency. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, American Soybean Association President and Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland told lawmakers prices have skyrocketed since 2020 ...
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