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Clock ticking on Farm Bill 2.0

Members of the House Agriculture Committee say the clock is ticking on a skinny farm bill.        Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the reconciliation package secured an update to the commodities title, but it also created some issues. “The Republicans broke apart the Farm Bill Coalition ...
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Fertilizer prices continue to rise

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says fertilizer prices continue to climb.                     KJ Johnson says global factors are weighing on all varieties of fertilizer. “There’s Russia, you’re talking China, you’re talking Morocco, talking about import duties, stuff like that.”  He says, ...
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4-H Exhibits Building packed with high-quality projects at 2025 Iowa State Fair

The executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation says the Iowa State Fair is a significant showcase for 4-H members across the state. Emily Saveraid says the 4-H Exhibits Building is packed with high-quality projects. “There’s lots of amazing projects and exhibits for folks ...
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Ag students want experience

The new manager of the Western Illinois University farm says many of today’s ag students want real-world experience. Adam Bensman, an Ohio native who graduated from WIU in May, says getting dirty is a key part of their program. “They pretty much do it ...
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SDS a “concerning” problem in south-central Iowa

A south-central Iowa farmer says disease pressure in soybeans has been alarming. “There’s sudden death syndrome all over the place,” said Steve Kuiper of Knoxville. Kuiper says SDS arrived much earlier than he expected this year. He says the disease is typically found in ...
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Eastern Illinois farmer prepping for harvest

An eastern Illinois farmer says harvest is just a few weeks away. Bryan Severs, who grows corn and soybeans in Vermillion County, tells Brownfield… “When we come home from the Farm Progress Show, hopefully in less than two weeks, we’ll be able to get ...
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New Illinois Soybean Association chair prioritizing collaboration

The new chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says collaboration is his top priority. Bryan Severs, who farms in Vermillion County, says agricultural commodity groups need to work together now more than ever. “We need to make our voices heard because the farmer ...
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Northern Illinois farmer sees high potential

A northern Illinois farmer says his corn and soybean crops look good. Sean Arians farms in Whiteside County. “We did have a wind storm come through a couple of weekends ago that lest some damage in the area.”  He says, “Fortunately, we didn’t have ...
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Illinois farmer surprised by wheat harvest

A southwestern Illinois farmer says this year’s wheat crop exceeded expectations. John Howell, who farms in Randolph and Monroe Counties and serves as president of the Illinois Wheat Association, says yields were excellent. “We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of our wheat, especially ...
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Grassley weighs in on USDA reorganization plan

The senior senator from Iowa says USDA should’ve consulted Senate Ag Committee members before announcing its reorganization plan. Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield, “They wouldn’t have picked Des Moines, Iowa, but I’d like to know why Kansas City was picked over Des Moines, Iowa, because ...
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Iowa farmer concerned about excessive moisture

A central Iowa farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his corn and soybean crops. Grant Kimberley says his crops currently look great, but he’s concerned about the wetter than normal conditions that have occurred this summer. “Typically, on years that we have above average ...
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Northwest Iowa farmer poised for bumper harvest

A northwest Iowa farmer is poised to harvest a bumper crop this fall. Jolene Riessen grows corn and soybeans near Ida Grove. “Pretty amazing, I’ve been farming about 40 years and this is probably going to be one of the better crops I’ve ever ...
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