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Favorable conditions as Illinois corn pollinates

A market analyst and farmer from central Illinois says conditions have been just right as corn pollination continues. “We’ve had warm days here, but at least we’re not in the 90s.” Matt Bennett tells Brownfield it remains to be seen if there’s record yield ...
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Iowa farmer concerned about crop disease potential

Hot and humid weather has a north Iowa corn and soybean farmer on edge about disease pressure. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield white mold was a problem a year ago. “Very, very evident on the yield monitor, but very small (and) very ...
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Learning about tassel wrapping in real time, agronomist says

An extension agronomist says there are some pollination concerns across parts of the Corn Belt. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says several Midwestern states have some reported cases of what she calls “tassel wrapping” in corn. “The flag leaf on the corn plant ...
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Favorable corn crop across Iowa, agronomist says

An agronomist with Brevant Seeds says weather conditions have been mostly favorable for Iowa corn farmers. John Long tells Brownfield the state has received adequate amounts of moisture for pollination. “Cool nights with plentiful moisture,” he said. “It’s a tremendous looking crop right now. ...
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Legislation would expand access to mental health care

New federal legislation would make it easier for farmers to access mental health care services. The Farmers First Act introduced by Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Iowa Republican Joni Ernst would increase support for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), a program ...
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North Iowa farmer cautiously optimistic about this year’s crop

North central Iowa farmer Casey Schlichthing says he’s cautiously optimistic about this year’s crop. “I think if the wet holes blend in this year I think we’ll be in good shape.” The Clear Lake corn and soybean grower tells Brownfield the first corn he ...
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Southwestern Illinois wheat harvest exceptional

A southwestern Illinois farmer says the wheat harvest was exceptional. Garrett Hawkins, who farms in Monroe County and serves as president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, tells Brownfield, “I was kind of surprised because we were so wet in May.”  He says, “I ...
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Central IL crops benefitting from better weather

A central Illinois farmer says recent rains and a break from the heat have been good for the crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County and serves as the vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, says the relief arrived just in ...
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One extreme to the next in southwestern Illinois

A southwestern Illinois farmer says a wet spring has turned into a dry summer. “Believe it or not, we need rain.” Garrett Hawkins, who farms in Monroe County and serves as president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, says an extremely wet April and ...
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IFB focused on estate tax relief

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says adjustments to the state’s estate tax policy are crucial for the survival of family farms. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County, says the Family Farm Preservation Act proposed this spring would’ve increased exemptions to a ...
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Nationwide E-15 legislation is needed first step to expanding demand

The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says Congressional action to approve nationwide, year-round E-15 is just the first step to expanding demand for the renewable fuel. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says it’ll take time to grow the product’s ...
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Crop development near trendline in Iowa

Crop development is near normal in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop numbers show corn silking at 36 percent, one day behind last year and one day ahead of the five-year average.  Condition ratings held steady on the week at 85 percent good to excellent. ...
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