Wet Grain, Test Weight, and Late Corn Harvest
According to NASS, 20 percent—some 2 million acres—of the 2019 Illinois corn crop was still in the field on November…
Racing to Iowa’s Caucuses
The trajectory of rising stars in the Democratic Party right now can seem as fleeting as a shooting star, but…
Restrictions on Tomato Imports Could Mean Volatile Prices at Grocery Stores
Tomato prices could rise on the heels of an import restriction to scrutinize produce for a disease that could pose…
USDA’s Recommendations for a Safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we are most thankful for and to enjoy a delicious meal…
10 Tips for Selecting Your Perfect Christmas Tree
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to choose between the taking the tree out of the box and…
Trump Says China Deal in ‘Final Throes’
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that talks with China on the first phase of a trade deal were near completion…
President Told RFS Proposal Doesn’t Match Sept. 12 Agreement
As the final days wane in a public comment period on the latest Renewable Fuel Standard proposal, indications are President…
Market Facilitation Program Payments and 2020 Cash Rents
Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments have served as a significant source of revenue on grain farms in 2018 and 2019.…
Our Thanksgiving Bounty-Brought to you by America’s Farmers
On Thursday, many of you will be gathering with your loved ones around a Thanksgiving table filled with a bounty…
‘Hardest Year Ever’-Minnesota Farmers Air Stresses, Fears to State Ag Chief
Bevan Beck set down his mug of coffee Saturday morning and listed out to Minnesota’s agriculture commissioner the setbacks that…