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Illinois crop ratings dip slightly, but farmer excited about potential

A central Illinois farmer says he’s excited about the promise of his 2025 crop. Josh Sawyer, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Macon County, says their operation is focused on protecting that potential. “We sprayed a lot of our corn this year and ...
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Petitions available for new Illinois Wheat Development Board

The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says petitions are now available for wheat growers interested in becoming candidates for the new Illinois Wheat Development Board. John Howell, who farms in Randolph County, tells Brownfield, “The checkoff program’s passage back in the spring makes ...
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Lack of frogeye leaf spot a pleasant surprise

An extension plant pathologist suggests it’s a bit surprising certain crop diseases aren’t more of a problem this year. Daren Mueller with Iowa State University tells Brownfield while conditions this growing season have been near perfect for most diseases, the previous two seasons were ...
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Great expectations

A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says some farmers should manage their expectations for the 2025 crop. “It would be really, really difficult for this crop to meet, let alone exceed, people’s expectations.” Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says extended heat in July and ...
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New legislation aims to reward farmers for improving soil health

Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced into the U.S. House to ensure that farmers who invest in carbon capture programs are rewarded. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen says the Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act would create consistent and standardized soil carbon measurements, which can ...
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Tassel wrap taking headlines, but other pollination issues persist

A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says tassel wrap issues in the 2025 corn crop have been widely publicized. However, Lance Tarochione, who’s based in western Illinois, says he’s seen plenty of “normal” pollination challenges. “What we refer to as missing the nick.”  He says, ...
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U.S. wheat outlook bearish

A risk management consultant with Stone X says he’s bearish on the wheat market. “The thing that’s got me the most bearish on wheat is corn prices. It’s hard to keep that wheat-corn spread too wide.” Mike O’Dea says it’s also a supply and ...
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A cool start to August

Much of the Midwest is experiencing a summer cooldown to begin August. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says both air temperatures and dewpoints are dropping. “To actually below-normal for this time of year. So it’s going to be very comfortable (and) feel more like ...
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Farmers, agronomists outline crop concerns

Some farmers and agronomists say the wet summer has created conditions that are conducive to disease and pest pressure. Nathan Popiel with UPL says tar spot has been an issue in many Corn Belt states. “Every year, it seems like it moves further and ...
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Northeast Iowa alfalfa crop conditions improve

A northeast Iowa farmer says timely rains have improved alfalfa conditions this year. Matt Hoeft tells Brownfield his second cutting was slightly behind schedule. “That got a little bit farther along into full bloom, but for the feed lot for grinding it’s still good ...
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Investment in the Illinois State Fair continues

Several facility improvements will greet visitors to the 2025 Illinois State Fair.                 Kristi Jones, deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says millions of dollars have been invested in recent years updating the state’s 336-acre fairgrounds. “$85.5 million has been invested into the ...
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Southern Rust a widespread problem this summer

A corn disease is spreading across the Midwest at an alarming rate. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says Southern Rust has been reported from the deep south all the way up to Minnesota. “Honestly, in my twenty-some years here in Iowa, ...
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