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Planting pace picking up in central Iowa

A central Iowa farmer says planting progress is starting to pick up steam in his area. Morey Hill raises corn and soybeans near Madrid. "Everybody was sure anxious to get going there in mid-April, but the rains kept everybody ...
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Illinois commodity groups alarmed over proposed wetlands legislation

Illinois commodity groups are closely watching a bill in the General Assembly that they say would limit farmers' ability to manage wetlands. Corey Lacey, environmental policy manager with the Illinois Soybean Association, says the proposal (HB 3596) would effectively ...
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Spiking fuel costs further pinching farmers

Several Illinois farmers say rising fuel costs are squeezing already thin margins. With diesel nearly two dollars above year ago levels, southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says some are adjusting tillage ...
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Apr 21 | Closing Market Report

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Planting progressing rapidly in Illinois

A southern Illinois farmer says he expects to wrap up planting this week. Granvil Travis, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Massac County, tells Brownfield, "It's definitely a lot different view than the last two years. We've been ...
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Zittergruen reflects on year serving as Iowa FFA’s State President

The outgoing state president of Iowa FFA says serving in her role over the past year has been a life-changing experience. Chloe Zittergruen of Keswick says she never imagined she would be named Iowa FFA State President one year ...
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Iowa corn planting surges to 14% as farmers hit the fields

A southwest Iowa farmer begins planting this week. Carl Jardon of Randolph says conditions are good. "We did get a little bit of rain last week and it's dry now, so I think we're going to start planting." He ...
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FFA leadership opens doors to ag careers for Iowa State student

One FFA member says the organization is helping shape his future career choice. Adam McCrea is currently studying ag systems technology at Iowa State University. He's also winding down his term serving as Iowa FFA State Secretary. He tells ...
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Apr 20 | Closing Market Report

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net- Use 10oz of Metribuzin on Waterhemp- FAPRI Cautions RVO Soybean Push- Mark Russo, EverStream.aiThe April 20, 2026, Closing Market Report covers several key agricultural updates, beginning with analyst Curt Kimmel noting fluctuating grain markets influenced ...
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Agricultural uncertainty hits young producers hardest

A senior lecturer with the College of ACES at the University of Illinois says agriculture is facing more uncertainty now than at any other time in his 25-year career. Paul Stoddard tells Brownfield, "Risk management is more important than ...
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Illinois farmers say planting soybeans first becoming the norm

A pair of Illinois farmers say many in the industry are fully embracing the practice of planting soybean acres before corn acres. Derek Martin, who farms in Logan County, says most in his area have made the switch. "To ...
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Apr 17 | Closing Market Report

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.comOn the April 17, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason covers agricultural markets and regional weather forecasts. Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard provides a severe weather update, warning that thunderstorms with ...
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