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Compeer Financial community grants supporting food access and more
The manager of corporate giving with Compeer Financial says efforts in Illinois to help communities grow more food are receiving a boost. Karen Schieler says the cooperative has announced funding for several projects aimed at increasing food access. “You ...
Saturday, February 15
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Iowa farmer considering more corn and fewer soybean acres
A north Iowa farmer is considering more corn acres this year. Caleb Renner of Klemme says prices are favoring corn over soybeans, but pest management is a factor. “Yeah, there are a couple genetics that make us feel really ...
Friday, February 14
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Ag groups watching IL General Assembly
Ag groups say they’re closely watching several legislative proposals in the Illinois General Assembly. Jennifer Tirey, executive director with the Illinois Pork Producers Association, says their members are concerned over potential livestock regulations. “There are several pieces of legislation ...
Friday, February 14
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HPAI infects more than 26,000 turkeys in Iowa flock
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease was detected within a commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista County, impacting 26,729 total turkeys. ...
Friday, February 14
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Recent snow won’t help much, Iowa farmer says
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about a lack of soil moisture heading into the growing season. Lance Lillibridge says precipitation deficits are adding up quickly. “We’re just going to have to pray we get moisture in the ...
Friday, February 14
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Concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports
There is concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says the Trump administration has targeted Canada, the top foreign market for ethanol. “But we’re just hopeful that maybe some shots have ...
Thursday, February 13
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Labor uncertainty facing pork industry
Officials in the pork industry are concerned an already shallow labor pool is getting smaller. Matthew Grill, senior director of Congressional relations with the National Pork Producers Council, says the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration is creating uncertainty. “I ...
Thursday, February 13
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IL pork farmer optimistic in 2025
A central Illinois pork producer is optimistic about the industry’s direction in 2025. Phil Borgic, who raises hogs and grain in Montgomery County, says the pork profitability outlook has improved. “2025 is looking a lot better than the last ...
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Iowa farmer discusses ‘exceptional’ winter calving season
Photo courtesy of Lance Lillibridge/Facebook An eastern Iowa farmer says it’s been the best winter calving season of his farming life. “It’s been a wonderful winter to have calves,” said Lance Lillibridge of Vinton. His first calf was born ...
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Wednesday, February 12
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Illinois suspends poultry sales and exhibitions
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has issued a 30-day suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu. The move ...
Wednesday, February 12
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New use for soybean oil could spur demand
The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says a newfound use for soybean oil could someday spur major demand. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, says checkoff funded ISA research led to the discovery. “This Soy Innovation ...
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