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Lillibridge encourages beginning cattle producers to start small, stay practical

A cattle producer from eastern Iowa says the industry needs more young and beginning producers. "Us older generation, we're kind of a dying breed," said Lance Lillibridge. Lillibridge tells Brownfield the number of new people entering the cattle business is minimal. "You don't have ...
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Solar leases offering long-term income option for retiring farmers

A land acquisition manager with Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions says the slumping ag economy is bringing increased interest in using farmland for solar projects. Manny Uzcategui tells Brownfield, "People tend to think putting solar panels on your farmland makes you no longer farming, but ...
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Illinois senator says agriculture must expand coalition for estate tax reform

An Illinois state senator says agriculture needs to keep up its push for estate tax relief at the state level. Mahomet Republican Chapin Rose tells Brownfield, "This is not a hypothetical." He says, "I literally have a guy in Vermilion County, Illinois. He ...
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“Several holes in the boat:” Iowa farmer doubts impact of bridge aid

An Iowa farmer who serves on the United Soybean Board is still concerned about margins despite the government's plan to issue bridge payments in early 2026. Brent Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme. "If you want to use the analogy of a shotgun ...
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Crop conference underscores need for clearer pesticide strategies

Pesticide application strategies are a focus at this year's Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Conference. Wesley Everman, ISU Extension weed specialist, says clear communication is key when formulating application plans to help avoid pesticide drift issues. "I think the applicator should work with ...
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Agronomist says southern rust created unprecedented challenges for 2025 corn crop

An agronomy expert says disease pressure was the biggest growing season issue for corn farmers in 2025. "Southern rust was a beast this year. Something we have never seen," said BASF's Mark Storr on Wednesday. Storr says the severity of southern rust was unexpected. ...
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Farmer has mixed feelings on Trump’s aid package

A farmer from eastern Iowa says President Trump's farmer assistance package should help many producers in the short-term. But, Lance Lillibridge says the aid isn't a long-term solution for the economic issues impacting agriculture. "I appreciate the administration acknowledging there is a financial problem ...
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E15 support grows, petroleum industry rejoins push

The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says more political support is being thrown behind nationwide, year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has joined the growing list of state leaders calling for Congressional action on ...
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Central Illinois farmer says volatile markets make crop marketing tougher

A central Illinois farmer says marketing his crops is more challenging than ever. Ron Kindred, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, says volatile markets that can move on a social media post make financial planning even more difficult. "Some years you couldn't ...
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Iowa beef producer encouraged by 2025 cattle prices

An eastern Iowa cattle producer says 2025 has been a strong year for his business. Lance Lillibridge raises red angus cattle in Benton County. "This is probably the first year in about 10 that I've really felt great about the cattle," he said. "I ...
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Five new directors elected to Illinois Farm Bureau Board

One of the newest members of the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors says the organization needs to re-focus on farmers. Henry County farmer Brian Corkill was elected over the weekend to ...
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Illinois Farm Bureau members elect new president

There's a new leader of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB). "The winner of the presidential election is Phillip Nelson." LaSalle County farmer Phillip Nelson is once again president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, defeating incumbent Ogle County farmer Brian Duncan, 55.6% to 42%. "We're ...
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