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Drought has had huge impact in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky

U.S. soybean farmers favor seed treatments over alternative methods

Extreme drought conditions affecting cattle on pasture in Midwest

Peoria County couple finds niche with ‘Goats on the Go’

Thad Bergschneider of Illinois is elected as National FFA president

East Tennessee farmer details destruction of Hurricane Helene

Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association breaks ground on Livestock Innovation Center

Government effort seeks to double cover crop use by 2030

Kentucky Farm Bureau’s names 2024 Farm Woman of the Year

Mounted shooting is a fast growing sport for all ages

The FTC is investigating John Deere’s ‘right to repair’ promise

USDA helping Michigan sweet cherry growers with crop losses

University of Tennessee sends help for animals affected by Helene

Farm Foundation names new VP of program, strategic impact

Kentucky broom maker trying to revive once-thriving crop

Farmer overcomes life’s hurdles to build restored tractor collection

Illinois farmer is new president of the National Corn Growers

Purdue economists say Hoosier cash rents could dip in 2025-26

Keystone Flora focuses on native plants that have not been altered

Researcher investigates how flooding is impacting agriculture

Loss of rural banking branches is growing concern for farmers

FFA to recognize 17 people with VIP Citation at convention

Peoria Ag Lab scientists unlock key to ‘bacterial bullying’ behind shutdowns

Purdue researchers studying how to optimize corn yields with solar arrays

Indiana hopes to make deer hunting regulations less confusing with rule changes

Creighton Brothers closing in on a century of eggs-traordinary

Ag platforms of presidential candidates touted at forum

22 Ohio counties named natural disaster areas due to drought

Farmer restores former strip mines, wins Ohio Tree Farm of Year award

Number of layers is down in Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky

Many agricultural job opportunities available outside traditional farming

Dresbach Farms focuses on regenerative ag, non-GMO crops

University of Illinois Extension highlights youth farm safety

Soybean growers should check for the soybean cyst nematode

Hoosier Homestead awards require a lot of research

Cost of organic chicken leads couple to start raising their own

Pumpkin Field day will look at impacts on Illinois gourd industry

Texas researchers create soil that can water and feed itself

Land values up $200 per acre for agricultural land in the US

Bovine tuberculosis remains threat in Michigan; vaccine being studied

Michigan farmer makes ends meet with gourmet mushrooms and pigs

Earthsense robot retooled to sow cover crops under corn canopy

Ohio Field Night will focus on growing fruits and berries

FFA names American Star finalists; winners will be announced in fall

Farm production expenditures up 6.5 percent in 2023 USDA says

Lice found to be significant pests to cage-free poultry

Father-daughter pair ditch city jobs to till the soil and grow grains

Ancient wheat traits could improve modern wheat

Fewer passes and less tillage may improve a farm’s bottom line

Cigar wrapping tobacco may be alternative to burley tobacco

Most of corn belt has seen rain; but Ohio has some ongoing drought

Ohio soybeans are part of a slug monitoring project

Ohio, Indiana asking for public’s help with turkey counts

Engineers study use of drainage water system to cool livestock

Kentucky firm turns farmer-grown hemp in flooring and paneling

Ag groups challenge EPA’s heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards

Indiana lost farmland since 2010 but crop production is up

Farmers, landowners should understand contracts they sign

Hot, dry conditions are perfect to spark combine fires; be prepared

USDA releases acreage estimates

Illinois representatives are concered over Chinese purchase of grain facility

Indiana FFA elects officers, hands out awards and honors

Heat dome over the Midwest: How concerned should you be?

Corn, soybeans planted in most Midwest and Appalachian states

Local food cafe is just one highlight of OEFFA Farm Tour

The American certified organic marketplace sales hit $69.7B

Michigan dairy enters partnership with Consumers Energy for its manure

Sustainable SoyFoam is safety for firefighters, profits for farmers

Illinois has passed standards for carbon capture storage

Researchers are pioneering water conservation in poultry farming

Indiana man out to break his sunflower record again

Farm bill passes House ag committee via 33-21 vote

USDA offers financial assistance to help fight bird flu in dairy cattle

Farm profits projected to be 25 percent less in 2024

Inclement weather still plagues planting season in the Midwest

Cicadas may make historic emergence in Illinois, but pose no crop risk

Garver Family Farm Market expands with new building

USDA’s decision to end some crop and livestock reports criticized

Farmer sentiment falls amid concerns over finance forecast

2023 Farm Bill finally getting attention from House, Senate

Official request submitted to build solar farm in northwest Indiana

Farm Science Review site recovering from tornado damage

The future of behavioral healthcare for farmers

Tennessee is home to numerous strawberry festivals in May

Dairy cattle must now be tested for bird flu before interstate transport

Webinar series spotlights farmworker safety and health

Painted Mail Pouch barns going, going, but not gone

Pork exports are up 14%; beef exports are down

Miami County family receives Hoosier Homestead Awards

OBC culinary studio to enhance impact of beef marketing efforts

Baltimore bridge collapse will have some impact on ag industry

Michigan, Ohio latest states to find HPAI in dairy herds

The USDA’s Farmers.gov local dashboard available nationwide

Urban Acres helpng Peoria residents grow food locally

Illinois dairy farmers were digging into soil health week

Farmers expected to plant less corn, more soybeans, in 2024

Deere 4440 cab tractor racked up $18,000 at farm retirement auction

Indiana legislature passes bills for ag land purchases, broadband grants

Make spring planting safety plans early to avoid injuries

Michigan soybean grower visits Dubai to showcase U.S. products

Scientists are interested in eclipse effects on crops and livestock

U.S. retail meat demand for pork and beef both decreased in 2023

Iowa one of the few states to see farms increase in 2022 Ag Census

Trade, E15, GREET, tax credits the talk at Commodity Classic

Ohioan travels to Malta as part of US Grains Council trade mission

FFA members learn about Australian culture, agriculture during trip

Timing of Dicamba ruling may cause issues for 2024 planting

Bill in Kentucky legislature could bring Kentucky its first vet school

Ag census: U.S. lost 142,000 farms, 20 million acres in five years

Indiana farmers make trip to Indonesia to talk soybeans

Ohio State to build multi species learning facility, dairy on Columbus campus

9-year-old Indiana farmer is a viral TikTok sensation

Deere aligns with SpaceX
to boost rural connectivity

Farm groups back bill advocating clear labels for ‘imitation meat’

Inner city Louisville? No farms? No problem, say these students

Bowling Green, Ky., home to a new Tyson pork plant

Fed regulations for nutrient applications on the horizon

USDA launches a remote beef grading pilot program

Producers are dealing with large
supplies of corn, soybeans, wheat

Yak, yak, yak – Tibetan animals the talk in Ohio

‘Diverse Corn Belt’ project seeks to unlock future ag potential

Philippines extends the 2024 reduced tariff rates

Adjusted crop budget, returns offered at Farm Econ Summit

Hardin County couple named 2023 KFB young farm family of the year

The pros and cons of winter grazing vs feeding under roof

Sales of self-propelled combines and larger tractors up in 2023

Most Illinois pork producers are not ready for Prop 12 requirements

Insignum AgTech expands testing
after ruling on gene technology

Biologist in Kentucky working to eradicate feral hog populations

Low water in the Panama Canal is affecting grain shipments

As foreign ownership of U.S. land rises; states take aim to curtail it

Farm Action wants referendum on Ohio Beef Checkoff program

Christmas tree forecast: High demand, adequate supply

Farmers, ag economists forecasting feed prices to be lower in 2024

Indiana distiller wins coveted national award using local corn

Bi-state crop conference was big on information for farmers

Co-Alliance investing in facility serving farmers

Talawanda/Butler Tech FFA equine team competes in Tulsa

Michigan is close to the top in growing Christmas trees

EPA set to propose rule on wastewater from processing facilities

Nostalgia often a driving factor when farmers collect toys

Global ag tractor market will grow over next 10 years

Cattle-killing tick is spreading across Ohio

Potato plants may be used to detect harmful radiation

Harvest drawing to a close over much of the Midwest

New FFA president places Michigan in spotlight again

There was a lot to crow about at Ohio National Poultry show

Ohio shooting range empowers women in gun use

Tariffs slashed on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports

Illinois’ Precision Planting is now an international company

Tomato growers in Ohio, Michigan thrive thanks to Hirzel Canning Co.

If you don’t understand how things work; education is key

Biden visits Minnesota farm to launch rural programs

Dandelion being researched as a source for natural rubber

Corn farmers worried over affects of EVs on ethanol

Two Ohio bills want to help with historic taxable property hikes

Winner shares the secrets to growing giant pumpkins

New gene-silencing research could
improve genetically engineered crops

New organization hopes to smooth way for solar power

Plant breeders look to improve drought tolerant proso millet

Groups jostle for position during Farm Bill talks

What happens if the 2023 Farm Bill is not passed by January?

LeafSpec one of 20 finalists for an international ag competition

KY shepherds aim to make use of Appalachian strip-mined land

Bayer tech offers latest research on ‘short corn’

Numerous ag groups upset by Spartz ‘anti-checkoff’ amendment

The potato has sustained this Ohio farm for four generations

Ernst and Brown introduce act to aid first-time farmers

Tiny Ohio farm now sells goat milk soap nationwide

Michigan couple leaves corporate world to become first-time farmers

Climate change may be impacting career choices at some ag colleges

High-tech was on display in a big way at the FPS

Phenotype-Genotype Show says cattle are more than just looks

4-H competitor’s nine-year dream comes true

Ohio couple raises food for family and the community

Local peach crops are not very peachy this year due to early cold

Michigan chicken hits Guinness Book of Records at 21 years old

Crop land values and cash rent increasing in readership area

Loss of Tyson plant has Indiana community reeling

Beagles show how detecting agriculture contraband is done

Hoosier scientist working on colorful way to spot diseases

Crop progress is average across most readership area

Kyle Owen: From 32 acres to Tennessee Farmer of the Year

Grain Weevil could take the risk out of grain lodging in silos

Three years after big launch AppHarvest files for Chapter 11

National tractor pulling contest will bring thousands to Ohio

Illinois Pork is rolling out CDL and migrant worker programs

Kentucky’s new state vet
grew up in 4-H and rodeo

Mahindra tractor with loader scoops $17,500 at auction

USDA has approved ‘lab-grown’ chicken for sale in the U.S.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires suspected in late tomato ripening

Cancer diagnosis doesn’t keep Ohioan from tractor pulls

Midwest conditions improving, derecho not as severe as 2020

Farm Aid returns to Indiana for first time since 2001

Border collie trials give visitors a chance to see sheep herding

June’s Derecho didn’t cause as much damage as 2020 event

Farm animals directly impacted by the Canadian wildfire smoke

Ohio Farm Custom Rates bulletin a handy guideline

EPA finalizes blending rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard

Indiana school starts truck driving program to fill farm hauling needs

Tobacco farming has fallen more than 50 percent in Kentucky

Dry conditions putting stress on Ohio and Indiana hay crop

GOP senators re-introduce EATS Act to stop California’s Prop 12

Iowa Soybean Association donates soy-based tires to police department

Proposed fee increases for H-2A visas worry farm groups

Fertilizer revenues rose by 53 percent in 2022 for some firms

Michigan is considering right-to-repair legislation

Multi-species grazing offers many advantages

Farmers applauding recent Supreme Court WOTUS ruling

Dry weather is affecting Illinois corn, soybean emergence

UK professor leads six-state, multi-year bale grazing study

David Brandt, farmer behind viral ‘it’s honest work’ meme has died

Renewable energy projects, farmland usage are concerns of INFB members

4-H’ers chosen to represent Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board

Widespread rainfall has not
severely affected fieldwork

Nurtured Land Farms showcased during Kentucky forage tour

Free Radical Ranch dedicated to enriching lives of people, animals

A surprise pond led family to start their own koi farming business

Lab studies rising Co2 levels and affects on mycotoxin in wheat

Black vultures causing concern for Illinois livestock owners

Native Ohio plants inspired gardener to start a business

Farmland numbers grow thanks
to Farmland Preservation Program

U.S. soybean usage and global demand are both up for 2023

Safety procedures could save livestock from barn fires

Egg farmers across America donate 5.5 million eggs in fight against hunger

Hoosier Rod Miller named Certified Crop Advisor of the year

New restrictions on livestock
antibiotics take effect June 11

Planting has started in southern parts of Corn Belt, Ohio River Valley

Indiana farmers affected by recent tornado damage have help options

PepsiCo partners with Ill. Corn, to fund regenerative farm practices

Bio-digester facility opens in Indiana; is one of the largest

KY ag students still repairing equipment affected by 2022 flooding

Indiana lawmakers want a tally of lost farmland

ISU rebuilding research facility barn destroyed by fire

‘Intent to sue’ EPA over
delay of year-round E15 sales

Indiana dairy farmers named state’s Young Producers of Year

Hoosier farmer named director of Indiana’s Ag department

Farm numbers decrease slightly

Shortage of veterinarians to treat large animals in Ky.

Baldridge named director of Ohio Department of Agriculture

Consumers taking a hard look at buying duck eggs

UK offering poultry medicine course to
veterinarians caring for backyard flocks

National FFA week a time for honoring mentors and members

Asian beetles and northern corn rootworm top Illinois pests

Analyst predicts registering farm chemicals will become more difficult

U.S corn and wheat exports down; soybean exports up

John Rose, Tennessee congressman, appointed to House Ag Committee

Fertilizer costs decline, but the future is still unclear

The 2023 Farm Bill could cut conservation climate spending

Deere, American Farm Bureau sign right-to-repair agreement

Rodale’s 40-year trials show
benefits of organic farming

Co-Alliance, Signature Farms join to create Legacy Feed

Ohio man promoted to USDA Chief of Staff for RBCS

Bruce Kettler leaving IDSA and heading to Agribusiness Council

Kentucky bourbon a $9 billion industry

Climate policy called key part of upcoming farm bill discussion

Iowa farmland values in 2022 jump 17 percent over 2021

Researchers using laser lights to boost chicken meat quality, welfare

Illinois Senator Scott Bennett, a champion of agriculture, died

Electric tractors will have some challenges to overcome

IFB lays out 2023 legislative priorities for Indiana lawmakers

Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Woman of the Year wears many hats

Farming video games provide plenty of entertainment options

Whether via rail or water; shipping is an issue this year for farmers

Kentuckian elected to the American Angus Association board of directors

Brazil could become more competitive in export market

Sentiment is mixed on impact of drought on the U.S. cattle market

USDA announces funding for meat and poultry processors

Propane supplies are within the 5-year average and looking good

Bale grazing can help rejuvenate soil and may save time on the farm

Slowly, farms are cropping up on former strip mines

Beck’s testing technology on diesel engines to run on E98

New guide for Illinois farmers helps sort cover crops, carbon credits

$20 million-plus grain elevator
in the works for Henderson, Ky.

Taiwan agrees to purchase Kentucky corn, soybeans over the next 2 years

Ag safety experts: Harvest time is also farm safety time

Studies show honey bees big foragers of soybean crops

National Alpaca Days is scheduled for last weekend of September

Expert shares cyber attack prevention tips with farmers

Becknology Days draws crowds who learn the latest on crops

Illinois farmers’ NLRS success now quantified

Spotted lanternfly now a growing threat in Midwest

Kentucky receives $5.4 million for local food purchase assistance program

Long-time Schrader auction employee receives HOF honor

Indiana, Illinois and Ohio weather conditions ripe for crop progress

Illinois gubernatorial and senate candidates talk farming issues

OPC intern helps educate state fair visitors about hogs

Farm Bill Roundtable at Illinois State Fair draws conversation

World record price for 4-H hog a show of love for family

Ohio Farm Custom Rates bulletin a handy guideline

Farming community comes together to help family bring in harvest

Baseball teams in Illinois promote agriculture with special events

Indiana can export poultry
products again after avian flu

Farmers in parts of Kentucky would like to see more rain

ISU Research Farm shows off farmers helping environment

Farmers will need to produce 70 percent more food by 2050

Beshear announces fund to help Western Kentucky grain farmers

Love-struck man now a bison rancher

Beshear announces fund to help Western Kentucky grain farmers

Blueberry farmer will discuss her work at Indiana State Fair

Soybean, wheat planted acreage up but corn down from last year

Michigan legislature considers using stimulus funds for some ag programs

Holstein cow bred in Ohio sets record selling for $1,925,000

Dutch Valley Growers among farms featured at the Indiana State Fair

Michigan businesses receive grants that will lead to expansion

Dream fulfilled in becoming a farmer

Corn, soybean progress looking good from Iowa through Indiana

U.S. Senators host first farm bill hearing in Michigan

Ag economists: Farmers should consider refinancing

Experts caution to scout for corn rootworm in high moisture

Special investigator bill sparks mixed reactions from national farm groups

Supply chain issues cited as farm equipment sales fall

Livestock groups add their support to amending Packers, Stockyards Act

Purdue gets $1M grant to develop a rapid ASF test

Corn hits a 10-year high

Julia Wickard back as Indiana State Executive Director for FSA

Avian influenza is cited for the skyrocking egg prices

New state conservationist is happy to return to Ohio

Illinois ag groups want funding for more state veterinarians

‘Right to repair’ legislation is now heating up at state, federal levels

Supreme Court will hear case against California’s Prop 12

Soybean crush is forecasted to increase 10-20 percent by 2025

Kentucky Ag Commissioner visits UK and UAE for trade

High-production indoor farm expanding to Muncie, Indiana

AEM survey finds optimism for farm machinery sales

Study indicates plant-based foods not affecting U.S. beef demand

National Pork Board unveils sustainability program

Vilsack says International trade looks better than ever

USDA: Number of farms drops by 7,000 in its latest survey

National FFA Week is a time for advocacy

Avian influenza has been found on Indiana turkey farm

Proposed pipleine in Illinois will transport carbon dioxide

Kentucky FFA member takes flight to storm-torn communities

Meteorologist: Eastern Corn Belt could see above average precipitation this spring

Record high fertilizer prices could impact world hunger

American Farmland Trust outlines goals for 2022 Illinois legislative session

Second career sees Tennessee farmer raising prime beef

New EPA report on dicamba use shows little change

30th annual No-Tillage Conference to be held in Louisville Jan. 4-7

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago: Midwest farmland values surge 18 percent

Beck’s expands into Nebraska

Senators reach compromise on cattle market transparency bill

Reward offered for info on northern Indiana barn fires

Ag world reacts to infrastructure bill passage

Ohio high school offers Intro to Urban Agriculture class, garden chores

August’s U.S. beef exports hit record $1 billion; pork exports keep 2020 record pace

Wet weather putting some pressure on the Illinois harvest

Talk to financial advisor before Congress acts on the Build Back Better plan

Kentucky Grazing Conference to focus on sustainable improvements of pastures

More than 6 million students participate in 4-H whose roots are in Ohio

Despite high input costs, farmers can find ways to cut some expenses this fall

FCFI is looking for volunteers to help rebuild the farms affected by Hurricane Ida

Federal judge reverses 2020 U.S. water rule

One of world’s largest soybean processing plants unveiled during 2021 Becknology Days

Illinois governor signs bills; honors ‘Moldy Mary’ during state fair

Downy Mildew showing up on Michigan’s cucumbers

FTC to come down on unlawful repair restrictions for farm equipment

Waidelich, Aultman named Master Farmers

D.C. Court of Appeals says no more yearround E-15 sales

Input companies are entering carbon market

National cattle group urges ag committees to address issues

Illinois FFA officers elected for 2021-2022

Ag groups concerned over proposed change to like-kind exchanges

Farmland values increasing in Midwest

Bleat in, bleat out: Goat yoga is ‘the thing’ and people are lining up for it

Solar debate heating up in Ohio, Indiana

Hoosier farmer looks to increase Swiss sheep breed numbers in the U.S.

Beck’s, Inari join forces on gene editing technology

Family repurposes 1920s livestock barn as event center

Ag research legislation advances; Farm Bill inclusion being eyed

Study finds significant health benefits of using biodiesel

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Extra federal crop insurance payout intended to aid farms

WASHINGTON D.C. — Farmers unable to plant thanks to a historically wet spring this year will start receiving an extra federal crop insurance payment.

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Wisconsin Rep: More MFP money paid to Trump allies

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Wisconsin lawmaker is alleging that some of President Trump’s trusted campaign advisors have received more than $2 million in questionable Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments.

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Illinois and Cuban officials talk trade during ag show

DECATUR, Ill. — Illinois Cuba Working Group (ICWG) leaders and a Cuban trade official made a pitch for passage of a key legislative measure that would facilitate greater trade opportunities between Cuba and the United States, during the opening day of the recent Farm Progress Show in Decatur.

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Quarterly stocks data show lower numbers than expected

The quarterly stocks data surprised trade on corn and soybeans, with lower numbers than what were expected. As of Sept. 1, the United States had 2.11 billion bushels of corn in reserves, compared to 2.14 billion a year ago. The average guess going into this release was for 2.42 billion.

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Purdue tells dairy farms they need to adapt to survive

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue kicked off World Dairy Expo in Madison this week, telling dairy farmers they will have to adapt to survive. He said “It’s very difficult in the economy of scale, capital needs, all of the environmental regulations and everything else to survive milking 40, 50, 60 or even 100 cows.”

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Preparing family favorites with a special blend twist

If you are raising picky eaters, there’s a cooking technique that makes some kids’ favorite foods – like burgers and nachos – more nutritious while still tasting delicious.

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Nightly frost chance is up to 1 in 3 next week; rain more likely

The High Leaf Color Moon wanes throughout the week, entering its final quarter at 7:38 a.m. on Oct. 21. Rising in the night and setting in the middle of the day, this moon will pass overhead in the early morning, encouraging heightened activity in all creatures, especially as the cold fronts of Oct. 17 and 23 approach

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Sturgill Simpson’s in the big time, by my standard

The more I write about country music, the more I realize I sometimes don’t know anything about it, or at least it feels that way.

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Adapt an old Scout stew for tasty kitchen supper

There must be many volunteers who give of their time and talents who must occasionally wonder if it’s worth it. There must be days when they wonder if anyone notices or appreciates it.

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The importance of good soil on the farm and in the heart

Matthew 13:3 — “Then he told them many things in parables, saying: ‘A farmer went out to sow his seed.’”

I shouldered my bag and started the hike from my car to the Molly Caren Agricultural Center. I had arrived, along with 50,000 other people, to enjoy the sights of the annual Farm Science Review in London, Ohio.

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