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CMR | What Causes a Dust Storm in Illinois

A blowing dust warning was issued Monday afternoon in rural Champaign County. Strong southerly winds combined with weakening storms kicked up thick plumes of blowing dust from the fields across central Illinois. The national weather service reported that there ...
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‘To replant or not to replant?’ Farmers face difficult decisions

The decision to replant can often be one of the most difficult for row crop farmers. Stine Seed agronomist Tom Larson calls it an emotional process. "To replant or not to replant? I've seen where you'll throw some flags ...
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Gov. Reynolds signs bill supporting ethanol-powered ag equipment

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill intended to expand the use of ag equipment fueled by higher ethanol blends. "Senate File 2493 eliminates the excise tax on fuels containing more than 85% by volume of ethanol when ...
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Weather hurdles persist despite strong Iowa corn and soybean progress

Adverse weather conditions are complicating early season weed control efforts. Cordt Holub grows corn and soybeans in east central Iowa. "So of course the battle with weed control always comes, how do you fit the sprayer into days that ...
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Illinois planting season entering the home stretch

An eastern Illinois farmer says most of the corn and soybean planting is wrapped up in his area. KJ Johnson, who grows corn and soybeans in Champaign and Vermilion Counties, tells Brownfield, "We finished up before the rain, and ...
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Jun 01 | Closing Market Report

This segment of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, featured on the Closing Market Report, examines the agronomic impact of the soil microbiome through an interview with Waypoint Analytical's Dr. Lizzie French. The soil microbiome consists of microscopic organisms-including ...
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May 29 | Closing Market Report

The May 29, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report centers on agricultural commodity trends and the Midwestern weather outlook. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo notes that while wheat, cattle, and corn faced downward pressure from weak weekly export sales ...
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Illinois farmer expects early wheat harvest, timely double crop planting

A southeastern Illinois farmer says wheat harvest is likely only a few weeks away. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, tells Brownfield... "The wheat looks great." He says, "I've never seen my wheat head out in April. ...
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Some farmers weighing replant decisions

A field agronomist with Burrus Seed says some growers in his territory are dealing with replant situations. Chris Brown, who covers the eastern two thirds of Illinois and southern half of Wisconsin, says extreme weather events have caused challenges. ...
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Revised 2026 crop budgets a mixed bag for farmers

A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says revisions to 2026 crop budgets are mixed news for growers. Dr. Gary Schnitkey says the positive side is projected revenues have increased since January's projections. "Our corn price is ...
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Farmers voice concerns over fertilizer prices to FTC

An eastern Iowa farmer says today's fertilizer prices are not sustainable. "Farmers are basically going broke right now." Lance Lillibridge of Vinton tells Brownfield that was his message to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission at an event ...
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Fuel prices create uncertainty for 2026 growing season, harvest

High fuel prices are adding to the cost pressures facing famers during the 2026 crop year. South-central Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper tells Brownfield... "That's a bludgeoning we get every time we fill a semi, this $5-plus fuel for on-road ...
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