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USMCA renewal vital for corn farmers

A director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says this summer's review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement is vital for agriculture. Southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben tells Brownfield, "Our number one market where we export corn is Mexico. And then our number one ethanol ...
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Positive outlook for pork industry, despite challenges

The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says morale is high in the industry despite some challenges this spring. Katie Brown, who's a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, tells Brownfield, "Our number one issue that we're seeing is some disease pressure ...
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Rep. Hinson presses for E15 vote as fuel prices surge

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says it's time for Congress to pass year-round E15 legislation once and for all. "Our producers have waited long enough. It is time to make sure we deliver the certainty they deserve, and that starts by having a vote in ...
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Grassley welcomes federal scrutiny of meat processing industry

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he's encouraged by steps taken by the Trump administration to investigate competition in the meat processing industry. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield getting to the bottom of potential antitrust violations by the big four meatpackers will take time. "But ...
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Iowa grower counts cost of hauling corn amid diesel increase

Escalating fuel prices are being felt on farms across the U.S. North Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting says the cost of hauling corn is going up. "$4.25, $4.35 corn and you put $375 in the semi to get that done. That was a little disheartening." ...
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Lawmakers continue debate over Proposition 12 in farm bill

An Iowa congresswoman says she believes Proposition 12 language still has a path forward in the Senate version of the farm bill. Republican Ashley Hinson says the House was able to include an amendment that pushes back on California's animal confinement law. "It clearly ...
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Illinois ag groups relieved spray notification bill stalls

Several Illinois ag groups are relieved that legislation calling for more than 24 hours notification before applying some agricultural chemicals has stalled in the General Assembly. Corey Lacey, environmental policy manager with the Illinois Soybean Association, tells Brownfield, "It said that any time a ...
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Time to focus on corn

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says the calendar pushing into May means farmers need to adjust their planting priorities. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield, "Don't start panicking by any means, but if you haven't already, focus your attention on the corn so ...
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Precision ag funding included in House farm bill

The farm bill package recently passed out of the U.S. House includes legislation that expands access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE Act will help farmers reduce input costs and get more out of every acre. "At the ...
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Illinois Bacon Day

The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) says May 6th has been proclaimed Illinois Bacon Day. Katie Brown, who's a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, says the industry was well represented Wednesday to commemorate resolutions in the General Assembly recognizing ...
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Cool, wet weather brings some concerns for emerging crops

An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the cool, wet streak of weather could pose some challenges. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, tells Brownfield, "This cooler weather, if you've got seed in the ground, that's prime for seedling blights sometimes." ...
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Hydrogen exploration in Iowa moves forward under new state guidelines

Iowa lawmakers have signed off on new guidelines for companies that want to tap hydrogen beneath the ground. State Senator Derek Wulf, a Republican from Hudson, says the measure creates a consistent framework and strengthens protections for farmers and landowners above those deposits. "Hydrogen ...
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