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Proposed legislation offers long-term SWCD funding solution

The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) says a new proposal in the General Assembly offers a potential long-term funding solution for local districts. Eliot Clay tells Brownfield the bill would impose a new per acre fee ...
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Planting season off to a measured start in central IL

A pair of central Illinois farmers say the 2025 planting season is off to a measured start in their area. Ron Kindred, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield, “A lot of anhydrous got put on in the last couple of ...
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Planning for tar spot

An agronomist with AgriGold says many farmers have tar spot on their mind. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says the yield robbing corn disease is at the forefront of many farmers plans for the 2025 growing season. “That kept a lot of growers ...
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Cash rents could put farmers into the red

An ag economist says farm incomes could be negative for growers who rent a larger portion of their land. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield farmers could lose about $70 per acre given current commodity prices and an average cash rent of $340 ...
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Corteva confirms layoffs in Johnston, Iowa

Corteva Agriscience has confirmed some upcoming layoffs at its Johnston, Iowa location. According to Iowa Workforce Development data, approximately 44 employees will be laid off next month. In a statement to Brownfield, a Corteva spokesperson said the company regularly evaluates the organization and at ...
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Farmers gaining interest in short-stature corn

There could be another uptick in short-stature corn acreage this year. Stine Seed CEO Myron Stine says more farmers are talking about growing short corn. “Our definition of short-stature corn is probably different than some other companies have, so as that whole thing has ...
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Concern over tariffs impact on soybean market share

The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association says he has many worries regarding the new tariffs announced by the Trump administration. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, tells Brownfield, “The concern is how long is it gonna last? How much pain is it ...
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Self-evacuation order lifted in Otley, Iowa, co-op fire has been extinguished

A self-evacuation order has been lifted in the rural south-central Iowa community of Otley. Earlier this week, a fire developed at a Two Rivers Cooperative facility where more than 1,000 tons of liquid fertilizers were stored. The co-op burned for several days, and the ...
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“Toe at starting line” for Iowa farmer ready to begin spring fieldwork

Activity is picking up on many farms across the Midwest. Stu Swanson grows corn, soybeans, and finishes feeder pigs in north-central Iowa. “We’re putting our toe at the starting line, of course. It’s been a nice, open winter so we’ve had a lot of ...
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Montgomery wins 2025 International CCA of the Year

A central Illinois-based agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids has been named the 2025 International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year. “Really, really blown away. A little humbled in some ways to be standing with a crowd like that.” Matt Montgomery, who’s spent decades serving Illinois ...
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IL corn growers focused on year-round E15

The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) says the organization is focused on completing its push for year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says in these times of increased scrutiny on cost-savings, higher blends of ethanol are common ...
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Spring covers gaining popularity

A specialist with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says many farmers are seeing success with spring planted cover crops. Jacob Gard works closely with farmers in Illinois and Indiana on their conservation goals. “It’s definitely a smaller percentage of people that are doing spring covers, ...
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