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Illinois Farm Bureau president says ag assistance package still needed amid market disruption

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization believes a proposed agricultural assistance package remains warranted. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County, says improvements in the farm safety net are coming thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but... "I ...
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Western Smokehouse Partners expanding Illinois operations to meet protein demand

The COO of Western Smokehouse Partners says the world's largest producer of better-for-you meat sticks is expanding. Doug Hankes says the company has invested $72 million in two facilities in Galesburg, Illinois, to help meet growing demand for a healthier protein option. "Better for ...
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Illinois Farm Bureau president says cattle producers need stable, transparent markets amid import debate

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization's membership is worried about recent developments in the cattle industry. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County, tells Brownfield, "I got several phone calls when the Argentina beef importation was announced." He says, ...
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Iowa Congressman calls for emergency aid, expanded markets for farmers

A U.S. Congressman suggests while farmers aren't seeking bailouts, emergency federal assistance is needed. Iowa Republican Zach Nunn says expanding market access would be ideal. "That's both internationally, as the President just showed in his Asia trip. But it's also domestically, something the Biden ...
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Drought trimmed some soybean yields, but overall year called successful by western Illinois farmer

A western Illinois farmer was thrilled with his 2025 crops. Terry Smith, who grows corn and soybeans in Adams County, tells Brownfield... "It's been a very successful year, it seems like in yields." He says, "My flat ground had some drowned out issues. ...
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New trade frameworks offering little support for corn market

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says recently announced trade frameworks haven't done much for the corn market. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield, "It's probably a longer-term play when you look at corn." He says, "Corn has just kind of chopped around here. We've gone up ...
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Southeast Iowa farmer reports mixed harvest results amid USDA data gap

A farmer in southeast Iowa reports mixed reviews as harvest winds down. Tom Adam of Keota says yields in his area are above average. "Maybe above trendline. But there's other places where I've heard they didn't do so well." He tells Brownfield the government ...
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Drought forcing Illinois cattle producers to feed more harvested forages

An extension beef specialist with the University of Illinois says the ongoing drought has had a significant impact on the state’s pastures. Travis Meteer says the early growing season brought good hay yields for most, but… “We’re limited in terms of stockpile, forage, and ...
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Central Illinois farmer says 2025 harvest was fast and furious

A central Illinois farmer says the 2025 harvest season was fast and furious. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield, “Most of the corn came out pretty good, yields very close to APH, a little bit above in some ...
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Illinois ag director: farmer mental health support ‘more important than ever’

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmer mental health resources are more important than ever. Jerry Costello says farmers are feeling the effect of increased input costs at a time when commodity prices are below break-even for many. “Nitrogen is up ...
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Good yields, rising costs: Iowa farmer eyes 2026 profit pressures

A west central Iowa farmer describes a hectic harvest this fall. “It was rampant.” Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County and tells Brownfield they finished harvest the last full weekend of October. “Crops were really pretty good. Soybeans were surprisingly good, ...
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Fall fieldwork in full swing as eastern Iowa harvest wraps up

Fall fieldwork is in full swing as harvest winds down in eastern Iowa. Syngenta agronomic service representative Dalton Webster says farmers are making headway on tillage and applying burndown herbicides on no-till acres. “I’ve seen a few guys that are, obviously with all the ...
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