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Weathering the storm of a down ag economy

A southwest Iowa farmer says profitability is one of his biggest concerns heading into fall. Ray Gaesser of Corning tells Brownfield… “It’s just not going to be very profitable this year,” he said. “Our local price of corn is ...
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Sep 04 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Logan Kimmel, RoachAg.com - John Zanker, RMCommodities.com - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com★ Support this podcast ★
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Sep 04 | Closing Market Report

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net- U of IL ACES Leadership Panel- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net★ Support this podcast ★
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IVCC breaks ground on new agricultural center

The president of Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) in Oglesby says the next generation of agriculturalists will have more hands-on learning opportunities thanks to a new $7.6 million ag center. Dr. Tracy Morris tells Brownfield that the facility puts ...
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Southern rust prevalent in southwest Iowa

A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s expecting a decent crop despite a rise in disease pressure. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield southern rust has been prevalent on his farm. “I think there’s been some yield damage from that,” he said. ...
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Diseases like southern rust could complicate corn harvest

Heavy disease pressure could complicate grain harvest for corn farmers this fall. Doug Houser with Iowa State University Extension suggests the amount of southern rust and other leaf diseases is alarming. “This is unprecedented. I’ve seen it in the ...
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Iowa-based Landus names new CEO

Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative has named a new CEO. Landus announced Eric Heismeyer will join the organization, effective September 3rd. In a statement, Landus says Heismeyer brings a wealth of experience from some of the world’s most respected agribusinesses, ...
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New U of I Extension leader appointed

The new associate dean and director of the University of Illinois Extension says he knows firsthand the positive impact the agency can have on rural communities. Matthew Vann, who currently serves as interim associate director and state program leader ...
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Dry end to season brings corn crop worries

A dry end to the growing season has some in the industry concerned about the actual size of the corn crop. Justin Skinner sells seed in central Illinois with Beck’s Hybrids. “Overnight temps were the hottest on record since ...
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Sep 03 | Closing Market Report

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com- Allendale Releases its Farmer Yield Survey Results- Drew Lerner, Frost / Freeze Worries this Weekend★ Support this podcast ★
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August challenges for Iowa farmers

August presented several challenges to Iowa farmers. Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says pest pressure intensified for many corn and soybean growers last month. “We’re watching a lot of disease issues right now. I’ve heard some soybeans are ...
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Harvest underway in Illinois

A southern Illinois farmer and agronomist says corn harvest is underway. John Pike, who’s based near Marion in Williamson County, tells Brownfield… “There’s been some harvesting that’s already started in some of the early planted corn that went in ...
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