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Agronomist: Still time

An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says it's still not time to panic about planting progress. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, says the recent stretch of cool, wet weather slowed down many farmers, but this ...
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May 12 | Closing Market Report

- Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm- WILLAg News | Senate Farm Bill, Beef Imports, Trump v Xi- E15 Supports Hold Press Conference on the Capitol Steps- Ag Weather with Don DayThe May 12, 2026, Closing Market Report details a ...
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SE Iowa farmer takes slower approach as cool spring conditions persist

Prolonged coolness and ill-timed rain slowed the planting pace of southeast Iowa farmer Logan Lyon. "It's been a gradual spring, so we've taken a little bit more time planting than our farm has historically." He tells Brownfield. "It was ...
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Fertilizer price spikes bring concerns and audibles for Illinois farmers

A pair of Illinois farmers say rising fertilizer costs are impacting their operations. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County, says he had most of his fertilizer purchased before the conflict in the Middle East sent prices surging, however... ...
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Mid-Day Market Report for May 12, 2026

Mid-Day Market Report for May 12, 2026
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Illinois farmers ready for warmup to pick up planting pace

A northern Illinois farmer says planting progress is a mixed bag in his area. David Isermann, who grows corn, soybeans, and cattle in LaSalle County, says the cool, wet start of May has slowed things down. "It's pretty varied, ...
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Illinois food system receives funding boost

The bureau chief of marketing, promotion, and grants with the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the state's specialty crop industry is receiving a boost. Jackie Sambursky says more than $796,000 will be awarded over the next three years ...
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May 11 | Closing Market Report

- Ag Markets with Curt Kimmel- International Year of the Woman Farmer Commentary- Phosphorus Loads & StreambanksThe May 11, 2026, Closing Market Report hosted by Todd Gleason covers agricultural market trends, policy commentary, and soil research. Curt Kimmel of ...
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Mid-Day Market Report for May 11, 2026

Mid-Day Market Report for May 11, 2026
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Iowa pork officials confident following rare pseudorabies detection

A pork industry official suggests the industry was well prepared following the first detection of pseudorabies in a domestic commercial swine herd in more than 20 years. Iowa Pork Producers Association CEO Pat McGonegle tells Brownfield the cases in ...
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USMCA renewal vital for corn farmers

A director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says this summer's review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement is vital for agriculture. Southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben tells Brownfield, "Our number one market where we export corn is Mexico. And ...
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Positive outlook for pork industry, despite challenges

The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says morale is high in the industry despite some challenges this spring. Katie Brown, who's a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, tells Brownfield, "Our number one issue that we're ...
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