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Debt-to-asset ratios worsen for farmers as interest costs climb

The vice president of data analysis with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) says debt is expanding in the U.S. farm sector. Brad Zwilling tells Brownfield, “Debt was expected to increase by 5% from 2024, while the farm assets were supposed to increase only ...
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Shutdown could deepen struggles for soybean farmers facing low demand and loan needs

The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says the organization is concerned that a prolonged government shutdown will make this year even more difficult for producers. Andrew Larson tells Brownfield, “Not having your local FSA office, or local NRCS folks, be ...
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Illinois agronomist warns of corn stalk deterioration amid heat and disease pressure

An Illinois-based agronomist with Wyffels Hybrids says there are concerns about stalk integrity in this year’s corn crop. Robby Meeker, who covers the central and east central parts of the state, tells Brownfield… “A lot of growers have focused on soybeans the last week ...
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Southern rust and dry weather combine to heighten harvest fire threat

A dry harvest for many growers means fire danger is increasing. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says disease pressure resulted in a premature end to the corn crop in north Iowa. “We really need to be thinking about fire safety in fields. ...
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Dry soybeans and steady corn mark harvest start for eastern Iowa farmer

An eastern Iowa farmer says field conditions have been favorable this week for harvest activity. Dave Walton, who farms near the Mississippi River, says corn harvest has been a pleasant surprise. “We’ve done a little bit of corn, just getting the drying system up ...
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Cattle market strength rewarding but makes replacements costly, Iowa farmer says

A southwest Iowa farmer says strong cattle prices have been rewarding. Jeff Jorgenson is a cow-calf producer from Sidney… “We’re at about the top of the top,” he said. “I’ve never had cattle sell the way they have, or calves sell the way they ...
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Middle East opportunities for U.S. commodities

A grain buyer from Jordan says there’s an opportunity for U.S. commodities in the Middle East.               George Khayyat operates Regional Food Processing and has been importing grains for four decades. “For the last five years now, I’ve been importing U.S. soybeans.”  He says, “Actually, ...
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Southern rust plagues Iowa crops, harvest will reveal full impact

Iowa was one of several states hit hard by crop diseases during a wet growing season. Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield southern rust was widespread. “Is it unprecedented? I would say it was a significant (year), I think it’s going to register as ...
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Iowa corn farmer says fungicide helped offset southern rust pressure

A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his corn crop despite some disease pressure that developed throughout the growing season. Lee Brooke tells Brownfield southern rust was prevalent heading into fall. “We had a lot of southern rust move in this summer ...
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Low feed costs, strong prices drive profits for Iowa cattle producer

A southwest Iowa cattle producer says 2025 has been a profitable year. Lee Brooke from Clarinda says he’s hopeful market prices will remain favorable through winter. “Feeder calf market is staying real hot,” he said. “Personally, we weaned our about three weeks ago, we’re ...
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Illinois pork leaders advocate for federal visa reform to address workforce gaps

The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the industry’s labor challenges remain top of mind. Jennifer Tirey says utilization of federal work visa programs remains high. “We’ve seen an uptick in the approval rates for our TN visa program, especially with ...
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Tech-driven ag careers help fuel record enrollment at U of I’s College of ACES

The dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois says it’s a record-breaking fall. German Bollero tells Brownfield, “For the first time in 60 years, we’re over 3,000 undergraduate students in the college.”  He says, “About ...
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