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Southern rust crowded out tar spot in 2025, pathologist says

Corn farmers who saw heavy southern rust pressure in 2025 probably encountered less tar spot. Dr. Alison Robertson is an extension plant pathologist with Iowa State University. "I think what was most interesting to me last year was that we probably didn't have as ...
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Midwestern farmers remain optimistic as 2026 growing season approaches

As the calendar changes to March, farmers across the Midwest are eyeing the start of the 2026 growing season. "A lot of snowfall this year, so to be honest, we still have a little bit of corn at home to pick." West central ...
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Pork producers focus on disease prevention and herd health

Protecting the health of the U.S. swine heard remains a top priority for producers in 2026. Duane Stateler in northwest Ohio says it will take an all-hands approach, with producers working together to make meaningful improvements. "We've gotten a little healthier in the pocketbook, ...
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Precision ag funding in farm bill could help farmers cut input costs, lawmaker says

The farm bill package recently passed out of the House Ag Committee includes legislation that would expand access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE Act could help farmers navigate the economic downturn. "It's about lowering those input costs ...
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Illinois Soybean Association eyeing new domestic uses with Springboard Challenge

The director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association says ongoing trade uncertainty makes finding new domestic uses for soy even more critical. Todd Main says the organization's checkoff-funded Springboard Challenge is one way they're trying to build soy demand. "That's where we ...
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Some farmers finding basis opportunities in the corn market

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says continued demand for U.S. corn is bringing basis opportunities for some farmers. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says growers need to be in close contact with their merchandiser. "They just need to let their originator know, ...
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