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Iowa farmer reports strong corn conditions, slow soybean emergence

Spring planting has wrapped up for south-central Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper. "We've got some spots that we may go patch in a little bit where we've had some drowned-out areas or eroded areas. To be determined. We want to kind of wait and see." ...
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Naig reflects on Iowa planting season

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says it's been an efficient planting season across the state despite a few weather setbacks. "Had an open window early for a lot of the state," he said. "And then we sat a while because of too much moisture. ...
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Rainy start slows some Iowa farmers, but crops emerging strong

A wet start to the growing season caused problems for some farmers in east-central Iowa. Cordt Holub grows corn and soybeans south of Waterloo and says recent conditions have aided planting progress. "We've had some warmer weather, but it started off early and without ...
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Iowa Cattlemen’s Association touts 2026 legislative wins

The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association says several ICA-backed bills made it to Governor Kim Reynolds' desk following this year's legislation session. Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield, "Really excited on some property rights things that occurred, specifically around land restoration. Our producer-members don't have ...
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Illinois legislative session dominated by budget concerns

The director of governmental affairs with the Illinois Soybean Association says all eyes are on Springfield as the General Assembly's spring legislative session nears its conclusion. KJ Johnson says the state's ongoing budget issues continue to dominate discussions. "They are still short on revenue, ...
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Wet month of May slows planting progress for some Illinois farmers

A southeastern Illinois farmer says finishing planting has been a struggle in his area. Don Guinnip, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and cattle in Clark County, tells Brownfield... "We're 75 to 80% done with corn and beans in this area." He says, ...
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Cool weather stalling crop development

A field agronomist for Burrus Seed says the latest cool stretch of weather has caused some corn and soybean emergence issues. Chris Brown, who covers the eastern two thirds of Illinois and southern half of Wisconsin, tells Brownfield, "We don't have those growing degree ...
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Northern Illinois farmer wrapping up planting

A northern Illinois farmer says it's been a long planting season. John Bartman, who grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and vegetables in McHenry County, tells Brownfield... "We were very wet early in April." He says, "It's been cold, but thankfully yesterday was our last ...
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Better emergence, needed moisture encouraging for north Iowa farmer

A north Iowa farmer says crop emergence is better than a year ago. Josh Hitzhusen grows corn and soybeans near Rockwell and tells Brownfield stands were thin last year. "It's not a perfect stand out there by any means, but that's part of planting ...
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Iowa farmer says fuel costs are becoming biggest expense

The jump in fuel prices is hurting the bottom line of farmers like Cordt Holub in east-central Iowa. "Certainly been the biggest question here when it comes to springtime planting and putting the crop in the ground. A lot of people are taking last ...
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Illinois wheat checkoff rolls out this summer

The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state's new wheat checkoff is just weeks from going into effect. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield... "The wheat checkoff doesn't officially take place until July 1st, so technically any checks cut ...
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Gov. Reynolds signs bill protecting FFA, school activity absences

A new Iowa law aims to strengthen agricultural education by ensuring students aren't penalized for participating in FFA and other school‑sponsored activities. Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Bryan Whaley says Governor Kim Reynolds has signed Senate File 2219, which brings consistency to student absence policies ...
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