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CMR FAC | Ag Policy Objectives and Prospects

- Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois - Brad Stotler, Illinois Corn Growers Association - KJ Johnson, IL Fertilizer and Chemical Association From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the ...
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CMR FAC | BioManufacturing and the Future of Ag

Ismael Nieves, General Manager, Primient iPROOF Vijay Singh, IBRL University of Illinois From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; BioManufacturing ...
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Illinois farmer looks to winter moisture after better-than-expected 2025 harvest

A central Illinois farmer says his 2025 harvest was surprising. Kent Kleinschmidt, who farms in Logan County, says the late-season drought didn't impact his yields as much as he expected. "Considering the lack of rain we got, especially in ...
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GROWMARK plans new biological crop input facility to meet rising demand in agriculture

The senior vice president of strategy and logistics with GROWMARK says the cooperative's planned state-of-the-art biological crop input manufacturing facility is aimed at meeting the demands of one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry. Rod Wells says agricultural ...
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Illinois researchers investigate first Group 15 herbicide resistance in giant foxtail

A weed science professor at the University of Illinois says researchers believe they have found new herbicide resistance in giant foxtail. Dr. Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, "We are in the process of confirming one population of Giant Foxtail resistant ...
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HPAI confirmed in central Iowa backyard flock

Iowa officials say highly pathogenic avian influenza was recently detected in the central part of the state. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the disease has impacted a small multi-species backyard poultry flock in Dallas County, which includes chickens ...
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Renewable power helping farms and rural communities, Gaesser says

A leader with Solutions from the Land says there's been a push for more renewable energy sources on farms. Ray Gaesser, who farms in the southwest corner of Iowa, says it's been prevalent in his state. "In Iowa, 63% ...
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CMR FAC | Signs Point to a Bullish Biofuels Policy

Scott Irwin, Agricultural Economist - University of IllinoisUniversity of Illinois Agricultural Economist Scott Irwin's full presentation made during the December 2025 Farm Assets Conference. ★ Support this podcast ★
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Variable temperatures and above-average precipitation from La Niña may improve soil conditions before spring

The Illinois state climatologist says a strengthening La Niña weather pattern could bring some much-needed drought relief to the Midwest. Dr. Trent Ford says it usually means active weather with above-average moisture. "Wetter conditions all the way up through ...
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University of Illinois confirms first U.S. case of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp, raising concerns for Midwest farmers

A weed scientist at the University of Illinois says the first case of glufosinate resistance in waterhemp has been confirmed in the United States. Dr. Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, "We have confirmed glufosinate resistance, or resistance to things like ...
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ICA focuses on building the next generation of Iowa cattle producers

The Iowa Cattlemen's Association is working to help young producers build their futures. "We've got to get new, beginning producers into this," said ICA CEO Bryan Whaley. Whaley tells Brownfield ICA established a "Next Gen" program in 2025. "One ...
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Illinois congressman says Congress is moving to rein in presidential tariff authority

A U.S. Congressman says efforts are underway to limit the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Illinois Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi says the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs issued through the Act have brought amending it to the forefront. "Congress ...
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