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Illinois farmer optimistic about crop prospects despite challenging spring

A central Illinois farmer says his crops are off to a good start despite a challenging spring. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield... "We really had three windows to plant, early to mid-April, and then a little bit ...
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Researchers partnering with farmers to combat the effects of extreme downpours

A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois say increased instances of extreme rainfall events are leading to a closer examination of how farm fields are holding up to them. Christy Gibson, an Illinois Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Crop Sciences, ...
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Illinois conservation districts planning to push land conversion fee this fall

The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts says the fight isn't over when it comes to finding stabilized funding for the state's districts. Eliot Clay says a measure was introduced in the General Assembly that would've provided a ...
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Rising input costs impacting cattle producers

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says cattle producers are feeling the sting of skyrocketing input costs. Josh St. Peters says the majority of the organization's members are also row crop farmers, so rising fuel and fertilizer prices have an impact. ...
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Illinois hay crop off to good start

Several Illinois cattle producers say it's been a good year for hay so far. McDonough County farmer Shannon Welsh, president of the Illinois Beef Association, says first cutting in his area was a little early. "That's the good news. The hay is abundant this ...
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Despite ongoing economic stress, Farm Credit Illinois CEO encouraged by industry resilience

The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois says the ag economy continues to show signs of stress. Kelly Hunt says some difficult conversations took place during the cooperative's loan renewal season. "We're probably seeing some of those extensions come out of the season a little ...
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Quality credited with continued strong beef demand

The CEO of the National Cattleman's Beef Association says consumer demand continues to be strong for beef despite record prices in the retail case. Colin Woodall tells Brownfield, "Demand is strong because of the quality of the product that we are putting out there." ...
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Cattle industry seeking fair and stable markets

There continues to be debate within the industry about the balance between free markets and government oversight. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the role of the nation's largest meat packers in price transparency is still a concern from some producers in his state. "Since ...
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Weed management ramps up in eastern Iowa

An eastern Iowa farmer says he's tackling some weed management in early June. Dave Walton raises corn and soybeans near Wilton along the Mississippi River. "Next thing up is post spraying. We've got some of the early planted corn that we're getting really close ...
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Illinois conservation districts wrestling with stagnant, inadequate funding

The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts says the state's new budget is disappointing. "Unfortunately, we were held level for the third year in a row at $4.5 million for operations funds." Eliot Clay says the funding level ...
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COUNTRY Financial CEO to retire

The CEO of Illinois-based COUNTRY Financial is retiring. In a release, the company announced that Jim Jacobs has decided to retire from his position effective June 30, 2026, following seven years in the role and a total of 21 with the family of companies. ...
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Reynolds signs Iowa Farm Act, Farm to Faucet water quality package into law

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed some key ag-related bills into law on Monday. Reynolds says the Iowa Farm Act is the state's first-of-its-kind farm bill. "This legislation expands economic opportunities by modernizing farm zoning exemptions in the state's agritourism framework," she said. "Strengthens Iowa ...
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