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Clarity needed on China’s soybean commitments to boost market confidence

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the unknown details on soybean purchases in the announced trade framework between the U.S. and China matter greatly. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “Are we looking at 12 + 25, which would be 37 ...
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Illinois ag director skeptical of long-term benefits in new U.S.–China trade deal

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says he’s unsure about the long-term benefits of the newly announced trade framework between the U.S. and China. “From my perspective, some of this is too little, too late.” Jerry Costello tells Brownfield that China’s purchase ...
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Iowa Soybean Association applauds U.S.-China trade agreement

The Iowa Soybean Association welcomes the trade agreement between the U.S. and China. ISA president Tom Adam tells Brownfield. “As soybean growers, we’re very grateful to President Trump for prioritizing soybeans in these discussions. And it was extremely important for us to get this ...
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Iowa food pantries see surge as SNAP benefits remain in limbo

Many local food banks across the country are struggling to keep shelves stocked as the future of SNAP benefits remains uncertain. Craig Gordy with the Oskaloosa Food Pantry in southeast Iowa says they’ve seen an increase in new users heading into November. “We’ve given ...
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Tucker Snook- National winner in Turf and Landscape Maintenance – Entrepreneurship/Placement

Tucker Snook of the Cambridge FFA Chapter in Illinois expanded his SAE from a simple mowing business with 12 customers to a full-service turf and landscape business with 40 customers. Snook plans to obtain an associate’s degree in agriculture and continue to be an ...
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Mason Riebe – National winner in Vegetable Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement

Mason Riebe of the Tri-Point FFA Chapter in Illinois owns Mason’s Peculiar Pumpkins, a business that grows and sells unique, heirloom pumpkins. Over the course of four years, Riebe grew and invested in his business, increasing his revenue from $1,397 in the first year ...
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Illinois dairy herds remain HPAI-free as state vet urges strong biosecurity this fall

The Illinois state veterinarian says officials continue to monitor the state’s dairy herd for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “The USDA has designated Illinois as being one of the states that is HPAI-free in their dairy herd.”  He says, ...
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Red crown rot spreading concern for Illinois soybean growers

A local co-operative manager says red crown rot is becoming an increasing concern for soybean growers in his area. Travis Gillett, who oversees the Alma branch of Effingham Equity in Marion County, Illinois, tells Brownfield, “The red crown rot can be completely devastating to ...
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Soybean yields dip from late-season dryness, but corn shows resilience in north central Illinois

A farmer in north central Illinois says it’s been a somewhat surprising harvest season. Mark Wilson, who raises corn, soybeans, and hogs in Stark County, says heavy disease pressure limited his expectations in corn. “We had tar spot early, had some gray leaf, had ...
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Latham’s full-circle moment: new Iowa FFA Foundation director reflects on lifelong ag and policy career

The new executive director of the Iowa FFA Foundation boasts a background in agribusiness and ag policy. Shannon Latham has served in a leadership role with north Iowa-based Latham High-Tech Seeds for over 20 years and currently represents the 55th District in the Iowa ...
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Iowa soybean leader says domestic demand key to improving farm income

An eastern Iowa farmer says profitability is his biggest concern heading into the 2026 growing season. Robb Ewoldt, who’s also a farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board, tells Brownfield, “It’s on every farmers’ mind right now,” he said. “It’s very challenging times for whether ...
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Co-op manager encourages data-driven decisions for 2026 profitability

The branch manager of a local cooperative says farmers in his area are already busy preparing for the 2026 growing season. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in Marion County, says utilizing harvest data is a good way to start planning for ...
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