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‘Really concerning’: Iowa Farm Bureau president says Trump actions trigger market swings

The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is pointing blame at the Trump administration for the recent collapse in cattle markets. Brent Johnson says President Trump’s proposal to import beef from Argentina and remarks on Truth Social prodding cattle producers to “get their prices down” ...
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Fall migration increasing threat of HPAI to Illinois poultry flocks; first case of season detected

The Illinois state veterinarian says the fall migration season is bringing an increased risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to the state’s poultry producers. Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “We’re starting to see more cases throughout the nation.”  He says, “We did just ...
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Pritzker directs agencies to boost domestic markets and mental health support for Illinois ag

The governor of Illinois has issued an executive order declaring an agricultural export crisis. J.B. Pritzker signed an order on Wednesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to enhance domestic markets for agricultural commodities and continue investment in mental health support for farm ...
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Growing international markets expected to drive U.S. ethanol exports

The chairman of the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council says the ethanol export outlook is positive. “We see that as having the fastest, biggest potential of moving corn.” Mark Wilson, who farms in northern Illinois, says several Asian countries are expanding use of the ...
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Mixed yields and a fast pace for harvest in south central Illinois

The branch manager of a local cooperative says the harvest has progressed quickly in south-central Illinois. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in Marion County, says yield results have been mixed. “Early beans have been decent, but in the later planting of ...
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Senate committee hears concerns over rising costs tied to ag industry consolidation

Some members of the ag industry say the rapid consolidation of crop input companies raises concerns about competition and transparency. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, American Soybean Association President and Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland told lawmakers prices have skyrocketed since 2020 ...
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Iowa Farm Bureau president encouraged by reports of new U.S.-China trade framework

The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is encouraged by reports over the weekend China has agreed to a trade framework that includes purchases of U.S. soybeans. Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County. “To get to a place where it looks like ...
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Quarter-million Iowans could lose food assistance amid federal shutdown

The Trump administration has announced SNAP benefits will not be circulated on November 1st if the partial government shutdown continues. Annette Hacker, chief communications and strategy officer with the Food Bank of Iowa, says a cutoff of federal food aid would be unprecedented. “We ...
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Davenport farmer says southern rust and wind cut corn yields

Harvest has wrapped up for eastern Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt. “Fortunately, we finished up in mid-October. It was off from last year, but last year was an amazing year for us.” He tells Brownfield several factors led to some yield reductions. “Some wind came ...
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Iowa grower says high input costs could force changes to fertility plans

A south-central Iowa farmer says budgeting for 2026 expenses is going to be a difficult task. “Nitrogen and phosphorus are up again and that’s counter to what usually happens when commodity prices are low,” said Knoxville grower Steve Kuiper. Kuiper tells Brownfield that cutting ...
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Illinois farmers weigh marketing strategies amid uncertain corn and soybean prices

A pair of Illinois farmers say marketing this year’s corn and soybean crop may be the most challenging part of the season. Mark Wilson, who farms in the northern part of the state, says he’s holding onto a lot of his crop in hopes ...
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Western Illinois University students see growing career opportunities in ag

A long-time professor at Western Illinois University says the agriculture industry is craving talented, driven individuals in its workforce.   Mark Hoge, who also coaches WIU’s livestock judging team, tells Brownfield, “We have so many talented students that are going above and beyond. The ...
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