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USDA: Pseudorabies confirmed in Iowa, Texas swine herds

The USDA says it has confirmed the detection of pseudorabies virus in swine herds in Iowa and Texas. The agency says the virus was found in a small commercial swine facility in Iowa during routine testing. Initial traceback found that five affected boars came ...
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2026 growing season begins under shadow of rising expenses

The escalating price of fertilizer looms large as farmers begin the 2026 growing season. Chris Edgington grows corn and soybeans near St. Ansgar in north-central Iowa and says most growers in his area buy the bulk of their nitrogen needs in the fall or ...
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Finding fertilizer savings top of mind for many Illinois farmers

A pair of Illinois farmers say they're taking steps to save on fertilizer costs this year. Southern Illinois farmer Granvil Travis says he's relying on past year's applications. "On years when fertilizer is cheaper, we'll go ahead and spend extra on fertilizer to build ...
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Red crown rot another challenge for central Illinois farmer

A central Illinois farmer says red crown rot has become a new challenge to manage. Ken Franklin, who grows soybeans in Christian County, says the disease has impacted his operation the last two seasons. "It was kind of new to us." He says, ...
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Iowa House advances Right to Repair bill for farmers

Iowa is a step closer to implementing its own Right to Repair law. House lawmakers have passed a bill to give farmers access to tools and resources to more easily repair farm equipment, as well as more access to data collected on their machines. ...
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Iowa turkey leader points to Europe as model for avian flu protection

The executive director of the Iowa Turkey Federation suggests the U.S. should follow the lead of countries that vaccinate flocks for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Gretta Irwin tells Brownfield domestic growers want to be able to do more to protect birds against HPAI. "Recently ...
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Spring storms bring crusting concerns

A central Illinois farmer says spring rains are not always a good thing. Ken Franklin, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Christian County, says some of his freshly planted fields recently saw heavy downpours. "Then got some warm temperatures after that and it ...
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Severe weather threatens newly emerged crops across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri

A meteorologist says this week's severe storms could impact newly emerged crops across much of the Midwest. Alex DaSilva with AccuWeather tells Brownfield current weather models are predicting a cooler, wetter pattern to continue through the end of the month. "Through the end of ...
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Planting progress jumps in Illinois

A central Illinois farmer says many in his area are making good planting progress. Ken Franklin, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Christian County, tells Brownfield... "I'd say maybe it's 50% or better of corn and beans are both in the ground." ...
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Iowa corn planting surges to 22% after busy week

Planting progress made a big jump in Iowa last week. USDA's latest crop progress report says corn went from 2 percent to 22 percent planted, matching the five-year average. North central Iowa farmer Chris Edgington tells Brownfield. "There was corn and beans in our ...
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Global uncertainty hits home: Iowa farmer changes spring input plans

A central Iowa farmer says the conflict in the Middle East has influenced some early season crop fertility decisions. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City and tells Brownfield he applied anhydrous ammonia this spring. "Instead of really planning to buy that ...
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Illinois Women in Conservation forms

The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says a new group catering specifically to female landowners and farmers has formed in Illinois. Crystal Siltman says Illinois Women in Conservation (IWIC) aims to provide a crucial link between women farmland owners and the ...
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