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Central Illinois farmer cites weather, soil differences for mixed yields

A central Illinois farmer says he hopes to wrap up harvest this week. Doug Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan and Macon Counties, says yield results have been variable. “We’re probably 20 to 40 bushels below last year’s yields on corn, depending ...
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Ag’s next generation seeking experience and support

The next generation of agricultural students are seeking specific experiences at the collegiate level.  Jace Green, an ag business major and president of the Student Government Association at Western Illinois University, says today’s students want to get their hands dirty. “That’s the skills that ...
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Rain alleviates field fire concerns during fast-paced north Iowa harvest

Recent rain has alleviated field fire concerns in north Iowa. Klemme farmer Brent Renner says warm, dry weather has made for a fast-paced harvest. “In fact it was getting a little too dry there for awhile, but we got about a half inch of ...
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Stine Seed agronomist shines light on Midwest harvest progress

Harvest progress is less clear following the cancellation of weekly USDA crop reports because of the government shutdown. Tony Lenz with Stine Seed covers portions of Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. “Where we got south in Iowa where we started to see ...
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Grassley to Trump: importing beef from Argentina isn’t ‘America first’

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley disagrees with President Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina to help lower prices domestically. The Iowa Republican says the move would disincentivize U.S. producers from raising more cattle. “And in the words of the President, repeating what you hear ...
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Market volatility driving more cattle producers to use risk management programs

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says more producers are utilizing risk protection in the cattle markets. Josh St. Peters tells Brownfield, “Programs like Livestock Risk Protection, or LRP, and I think especially our smaller beef operations, folks with smaller herds, ...
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Illinois farmers see long-term benefits from regenerative ag practices

A pair of Illinois farmers say a sustained commitment to regenerative agriculture has helped their bottom line. Derek Martin and his brother, Doug, operate Martin Family Farms near Mount Pulaski. “We’ve been at this about 10 years.”  He says, “We started with cover crops ...
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Despite ag economy concerns, Illinois farmer keeping 2026 cropping plans unchanged

A central Illinois farmer says he’s not making major changes to his operation in 2026, despite the uneasiness hanging over the ag economy. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County, says he’s sticking to his plans even though commodity prices ...
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Illinois cattle producers say Argentinian beef imports threaten markets and herd health

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) says the organization has concerns about the Trump administration’s efforts to lower beef prices.  “We’re strongly opposed to the federal government getting involved in manipulating markets to deflate cattle prices.” Josh St. Peters tells ...
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No-till and strip-till incentives coming to Illinois farmers this fall

The bureau chief for land and water resources with the Illinois Department of Agriculture says $67 million in funding will soon be available for farmers and landowners who will implement no-till or strip-till practices starting this fall. Michelle Curby tells Brownfield the Climate Pollution ...
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Harvest pace accelerates in Illinois as dry conditions persist

A pair of Illinois farmers say the dry weather continues to push harvest pace. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County in the central part of the state, says his harvest is complete. “Thirty-two days start to finish and thirty ...
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Harvest progress remains strong in south-central Iowa

Harvest progress has been favorable in south-central Iowa. Knoxville farmer Steve Kuiper says the crop has been coming out fast, but yields have been mixed. “A lot of folks were concerned about soybeans. I think generally in our area soybeans have been good. Corn ...
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