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Hemp industry divided over Senate-approved changes to federal regulations

The chairman of the National Hemp Association says legislation included in the agriculture funding bill passed this week by the U.S. Senate rewrites the 2018 farm bill's provision on hemp. Geoff Whaling says the measure would end the unregulated sale of hemp-based products and ...
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Southwest Iowa farmer reports strong soybeans but weaker corn

The 2025 harvest was a mixed bag for southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. "A really good harvest for soybeans. A mixed harvest I'd say on corn. Some of it was pretty good and some of it was not so good." He tells Brownfield disease ...
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Farmers weigh input costs and grain prices heading into winter

Farmers continue to assess commodity prices and the cost of inputs heading into winter. Southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser says it's been a difficult year to market grain. "Prices are still struggling for corn and beans somewhat," Gaesser said. "Glad to see the beans ...
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Timely fungicide applications lead to favorable soybean crop for Iowa farmer

A central Iowa farmer says his 2025 soybeans were some of the best he's ever raised. Morey Hill of Madrid tells Brownfield, "I was very pleased with the bean yield. You hear of it being hit or miss, but I must have been a ...
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Corn disease pressure highlights benefits of higher fungicide application rates

A western Illinois agronomist says corn diseases were so prevalent this year that fungicide use rates mattered. Lance Tarochione with Bayer says applicators typically apply a standard use rate of fungicide, not the full use rate. "For most products, the full use rate is ...
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Debate over MCOOL returns as U.S. considers Argentinian beef imports

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says talks of importing Argentinian beef have reignited calls for mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL). Josh St. Peters says it was tried in the 2002 Farm Bill but repealed in 2015. "It didn't work." He ...
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‘Scary dry’ conditions limiting fall tillage in western Illinois

A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says the late-season drought continues to have an impact. "It is scary dry." Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says many farmers are still waiting for rain. "In some cases, it's actually so dry people are not doing some ...
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Northern Illinois farmer says 2025 crop yields strong despite disease pressure

A northern Illinois farmer says it was a good growing season in his area. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County and currently serves as the Illinois Farm Bureau president, tells Brownfield... "Disease took the extreme top end off." He says, "I think ...
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Eastern Iowa corn yields swing widely amid weather and disease pressures

Many corn farmers are seeing large yield swings this harvest. Dalton Webster, an agronomic service representative with Syngenta, says weather and disease pressure were major factors in eastern Iowa. "Absolutely huge differences, sometimes from one farm to the next or even within a field. ...
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Iowa Soybean Association president pushes for streamlined farm bill despite delays

The president of the Iowa Soybean Association remains hopeful Congress can pass a skinny farm bill. Tom Adam, who farms near Keota, says the government shutdown isn't helping. "Certainly something we're looking forward to getting across the finish line this year if at all ...
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Wind damage and disease leave some Illinois corn fields nearly unharvestable

An agronomist with Dekalb / Asgrow says farmers in his area are struggling with downed corn. Lance Tarochione, who's based in western Illinois, says a perfect storm of drought and disease has wrought havoc with the crops left in the field. "I'm not sure ...
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Beef specialists say bull genetics critical to rebuilding cattle herd

A University of Illinois beef specialist says bull genetics will be key in rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd. Travis Meteer, who manages the Illinois Performance-Tested Bull Sale held every February at the Illinois Beef Expo, tells Brownfield, "What we really pride ourselves on is ...
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