Author: Membership

Senators: Use RFS ‘set rule’ to raise blending targets

More than a dozen Corn Belt U.S. senators are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to make significant reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) when the agency proposes new … Read More

As a leader in the ag community, Mark Hines has witnessed farmers’ ability to mobilize and help others many times.

But he has an even greater appreciation for such care and efforts after an unfortunate harvest accident landed the McLean County Farm Bureau president in the hospital. The local ag … Read More

2023 FARM BILL ANALYSIS

  Ahead of the 2023 farm bill debate, economists at American Farm Bureau Federation published a series of articles looking at various provisions in the farm bill. Be sure to … Read More

Efforts intensify to keep barges rolling

The traffic jam on the Mississippi River caused by some of the lowest water levels in a decade will likely continue near term. What does that mean to farmers and … Read More

Florida specialty crop losses total millions

Not good for the Sunshine State’s agriculture. Florida’s citrus, vegetable and melon production took the biggest financial loss from Hurricane Ian, according to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food … Read More

Spotlight on: Illinois FFA chapters

The 95th annual National FFA Convention & Expo kicks off this week in Indiana — and Illinois has many reasons to be proud. RFD Radio Network’s Jim Taylor spotlights some … Read More

Efforts intensify to keep barges rolling

The traffic jam on the Mississippi River caused by some of the lowest water levels in a decade will likely continue near term. What does that mean to farmers and … Read More

State releasing $3.4M for Cairo Port development

A new inland port under development in Cairo will get a financial infusion from the state. The funding will help complete federal environmental requirements and studies for the project. Almost … Read More

Diversified weed control critical to pumpkin production

Pumpkins love Illinois’ soil and climate. That’s why it’s the top pumpkin-producing state. But despite the advantages, pumpkin production would be severely limited without effective weed control. With relatively few … Read More

Wednesday marked the fourth consecutive lower corn session, but given typical timely harvest pressure, recent losses haven’t been much to write home about.

“Like guests and fish, markets start to stink after moving three days against the trend. Can we still call corn an uptrend in its daily chart? — Darin Newsom, Omaha … Read More

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