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Livestock competitions leading to career path
The champion of the 2025 Illinois Beef Expo Livestock Judging Competition in the Senior 4-H Division says becoming a proficient judge takes a lot of hard work. DeWitt County’s Paisley Schick says she and her two sisters practice the craft twice a week and compete across the country. “It’s really just a competitive thing for…
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Nebraska farmer encouraged by rally in grain prices
A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s been encouraged by rallying grain prices over the past few weeks. However, Logan Bredemeier says he’s unsure there’s been enough of a rebound for farmers to be profitable. “Some of that stuff moved out at prices that are now above what maybe break evens were for 2024,” he says.…
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The future of ag lending in 2025
An ag banker says the ag economy is making the lending environment more challenging for producers. Jeff Rodibaugh with Indiana-based First Farmers Bank and Trust says it’s largely dependent on grain marketing decisions made in 2024. “Those that would have experienced the significant downturn in commodity prices with the 2023 crop are really the ones that…
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Some forage concerns heading into spring
A central Illinois beef producer says his forage levels are holding up through the winter. Doug Hanson, who’s family operation is based in Iroquois County, says 2024 was a good year for feeding cattle. “The last eight months forages have been pretty plentiful.” He says, “We had much better grazing across the whole Midwest and…
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Raw milk is a growing trend despite USDA warnings against it
Raw milk is a growing trend despite USDA warnings against it WFAA.com
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Farmers react to partial USDA funding
Farmers react to partial USDA funding News8000.com – WKBT
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EPA Allows Expanded Year-Round Access to E-15 in Midwestern States
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Late Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the agency’s decision to uphold the current April 28, 2025, implementation date to provide parity for E15 and E10 in Midwestern states. This action, requested by the governors of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, provides regulatory certainty for fuel…
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Farm Bankruptcies Up Sharply in 2024
Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023. All but one region had increases in Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings last year. Bankruptcy filings in territories and states outside the contiguous 48 states – designated “Other” by the U.S. Courts – more than tripled in 2024, hitting a five-year…
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Celebrating National FFA Week 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Governor Mike Kehoe, on behalf of more than 27,000 members of Missouri FFA, proclaimed Feb. 15-22, 2025, to be National FFA Week in Missouri. To celebrate, Governor Kehoe drove a John Deere tractor to the Capitol in honor of the FFA tradition of students driving their tractor to school during National FFA Week. Missouri…
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Grain Bin Hazards
ANKENY, Iowa — You climb into a grain bin to free up grain that has become crusted. In mere seconds, you’re trapped, unable to move, with minimal hope of survival. Grain entrapment is danger farmers potentially face when removing grain from their bins. This happens when the suction of moving grain in a bin or…
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Enhanced Ag-LINK Savings for Farmers Impacted by HPAI
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many poultry farmers in western Ohio are facing hardships and financial strain caused by a recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as “bird flu”. In an effort to lessen the burdens caused by these conditions, the Ohio Treasurer’s office will be offering an enhanced Ag-LINK application window for…
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Barn dating back to late 1800s burns in Jefferson County Fire
Barn dating back to late 1800s burns in Jefferson County Fire WJBD News – Salem, Illinois
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Cattle Gallstones Are Worth an Absolute Fortune — and the USDA Wants American Farmers to Get Involved
Cattle Gallstones Are Worth an Absolute Fortune — and the USDA Wants American Farmers to Get Involved MSN
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Cattle Gallstones Are Worth an Absolute Fortune — and the USDA Wants American Farmers to Get Involved
Cattle Gallstones Are Worth an Absolute Fortune — and the USDA Wants American Farmers to Get Involved MSN
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6 Grocery Items That Will Get Cheaper If Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Go Into Effect
6 Grocery Items That Will Get Cheaper If Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Go Into Effect MSN
