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Northern Illinois farmer sees high potential

A northern Illinois farmer says his corn and soybean crops look good. Sean Arians farms in Whiteside County. “We did have a wind storm come through a couple of weekends ago that lest some damage in the area.”  He ...
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Aug 05 | Closing Market Report

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Illinois farmer surprised by wheat harvest

A southwestern Illinois farmer says this year’s wheat crop exceeded expectations. John Howell, who farms in Randolph and Monroe Counties and serves as president of the Illinois Wheat Association, says yields were excellent. “We were pleasantly surprised at the ...
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Mid-Day Market Report for August 5, 2025

Mid-Day Market Report for August 5, 2025
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Grassley weighs in on USDA reorganization plan

The senior senator from Iowa says USDA should’ve consulted Senate Ag Committee members before announcing its reorganization plan. Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield, “They wouldn’t have picked Des Moines, Iowa, but I’d like to know why Kansas City was picked ...
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Iowa farmer concerned about excessive moisture

A central Iowa farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his corn and soybean crops. Grant Kimberley says his crops currently look great, but he’s concerned about the wetter than normal conditions that have occurred this summer. “Typically, on years ...
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Northwest Iowa farmer poised for bumper harvest

A northwest Iowa farmer is poised to harvest a bumper crop this fall. Jolene Riessen grows corn and soybeans near Ida Grove. “Pretty amazing, I’ve been farming about 40 years and this is probably going to be one of ...
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Illinois crop ratings dip slightly, but farmer excited about potential

A central Illinois farmer says he’s excited about the promise of his 2025 crop. Josh Sawyer, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Macon County, says their operation is focused on protecting that potential. “We sprayed a lot of ...
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Petitions available for new Illinois Wheat Development Board

The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says petitions are now available for wheat growers interested in becoming candidates for the new Illinois Wheat Development Board. John Howell, who farms in Randolph County, tells Brownfield, “The checkoff program’s passage ...
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Aug 04 | Closing Market Report

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Lack of frogeye leaf spot a pleasant surprise

An extension plant pathologist suggests it’s a bit surprising certain crop diseases aren’t more of a problem this year. Daren Mueller with Iowa State University tells Brownfield while conditions this growing season have been near perfect for most diseases, ...
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Great expectations

A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says some farmers should manage their expectations for the 2025 crop. “It would be really, really difficult for this crop to meet, let alone exceed, people’s expectations.” Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says ...
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