FARMER, PROCESSOR SAY PASSAGE OF FMMOS IMPORTANT
Farmers and processors are pleased the federal milk marketing order updates have been approved, but more regional changes could be coming.
Hatley, Wisconsin farmer and...
DESPITE FALL DROUGHT, CATTLE PRODUCER SAYS FEED SUPPLIES GOOD
A central Illinois cattle producer says his hay supplies are holding up through the winter.
Chase Brown, who raises Hereford cattle in Macon County, tells...
EVALUATING FUNGICIDE EFFICACY WITH NEW TOOL
An extension field crop pathologist at Purdue University says a new resource could help farmers determine the best fungicide for their field.
Darcy Telenko says...
ETHANOL PRODUCTION LIKELY TO DROP DURING COLD SPELL
An ethanol producer says thin margins and cold weather will likely trigger production cutbacks by next week.
Erik Huschitt with Badger State Ethanol in Monroe,...
CROP INSURANCE CHANGES PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES
A crop insurance specialist with Farm Credit Illinois says changes to the federal crop insurance program present opportunities for farmers.
Jack Young says farmers can...
PLANTING MIGHT NOT BE THAT FAR AWAY
An agronomist near the borders of Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri suggests it would not be far-fetched to see planting underway in less than two...
DEERE & COMPANY SUED FOR ALLEGED REPAIR MONOPOLY
John Deere has been sued by the Federal Trade Commission and the states of Minnesota and Illinois, claiming the company uses unfair practices that...
FSA DISASTER PROGRAMS PROVIDE IMPORTANT FARM SAFETY NET
The outgoing executive director of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois says he’s a firm believer in the agency’s disaster programs.
Scott Halpin,...
CONFIRMATION HEARINGS THIS WEEK INCLUDE ZELDIN FOR EPA ADMINISTRATOR
A confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump’s nominee for EPA administrator takes place this week.
Former Congressman Lee Zeldin will appear before the Senate Environment and...
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