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Wet spring brings relief but also challenges for Illinois farmer

A central Illinois farmer says she's wrapped up planting...for the first time. Heather Hampton-Knodle, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Montgomery County, says several rounds of heavy rains and severe weather will likely lead to some replanting. "We were able to get all ...
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Increasing number of dust storms causing concern

A central Illinois farmer says he's concerned about the growing number of dust storms plaguing the Midwest. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield... "There have been so many dust storms this spring, the worst I've ever seen since ...
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Big expectations for Illinois wheat crop

The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state's 2026 crop is looking promising. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, says this year's tour of 25 southern Illinois counties tallied an estimated average yield of nearly 105 bushels per acre. "In general, ...
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Feenstra “bullish” on farm bill passage as Senate action nears

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic the Senate will maintain momentum on the farm bill. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield the Senate Ag Committee could mark up its version within a month. "That's a big deal, and if they ...
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Weekend storm ravages grain setup on north Iowa farm

A farmer in north-central Iowa lost about 100,000 bushels of grain storage capacity following a weekend storm. Josh Hitzhusen of Rockwell says straight-line winds sent a 48-foot bin hurtling across his farmyard Friday night. "Kind of laid it over a 36-foot bin and a ...
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Hinson says USMCA renewal needed, calls for some adjustments

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says adjustments to the USMCA trade agreement should be considered during this summer's reauthorization process. Republican Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield crop and livestock producers have benefited from the deal, but, "I know there's been challenges with dairy and other ...
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Cystic fibrosis not holding back University of Illinois coach

May is cystic fibrosis (CF) awareness month. One person's diagnosis hasn't slowed her down in the world of agriculture. Central Illinois native Elli Burris had a passion for animals and ag through her experience in 4-H and FFA at an early age, but ...
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Farmers say Washington isn’t delivering for agriculture

Frustration is mounting in farm country as producers remain under financial pressure. An Illinois farmer says policies implemented by the administration and Congress have made an economic situation worse. "We certainly have to hold these people in check because these policies are terrible." John ...
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Iowa agronomist urges farmers to scout for early season crop diseases

An extension agronomist is concerned conditions in northern Iowa are favorable for seedling diseases. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says April was wet and May has started cool. "I would be looking for seedling diseases in both corn and soybeans. So if something ...
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Three quarters of Illinois crops planted

A central Illinois farmer says the wet spring has made finishing planting a challenge. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield... "We've got maybe a couple days of planting left." He says, "The rain every three to five ...
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Fed survey shows 7th district land values stable, cash rents decline

A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says overall land values across the 7th district held strong in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, "Up a little bit from a year ago, 3% over the year ago, but ...
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Illinois farmer optimistic at E15 movement

A former president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 legislation out of the House is huge for agriculture. Jim Reed, who farms in central Illinois in Piatt County, tells Brownfield... "It's such a great thing for all farmers, ...
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