Illinois farmer elected to NCGA leadership position
A central Illinois farmer has been chosen to be one of the next leaders of the National Corn Growers Association. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Marshall County, says b...
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A central Illinois farmer has been chosen to be one of the next leaders of the National Corn Growers Association. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Marshall County, says b...
A southeastern Illinois farmer says wheat harvest is likely only a few weeks away. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, tells Brownfield… “The wheat looks great.” He says, “I’v...
A northwestern Illinois farmer says his operation is one of many across the state recovering from tornado damage. Jon Rosenstiel, who farms in Stephenson County, says an April stor...
A central Illinois farmer says his crops are off to a good start despite a challenging spring. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield… “We rea...
A central Illinois farmer says the wet spring has made finishing planting a challenge. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield… “We’ve got maybe a c...
A southeastern Illinois farmer says finishing planting has been a struggle in his area. Don Guinnip, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and cattle in Clark County, tells Br...
A southern Illinois farmer says a dry start to the season allowed for timely planting of his crops. Now Brandon Cummins, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Massac County, says...
Frustration is mounting in farm country as producers remain under financial pressure. An Illinois farmer says policies implemented by the administration and Congress have made an e...
A former director with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council says the organization’s work to expand markets for corn, sorghum, barley, and ethanol products is proving vital for f...
A new slate of state officers has been elected to represent Illinois FFA. Bryer Nelson, of Canton, is the 2026 Illinois FFA President. “Amazing. I mean, it was pure shock, pure aw...
A northwestern Illinois farmer says his 2026 crops are off to a good start. Jon Rosenstiel, who raises corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and cattle in Stephenson County, tells Brownfield, “...
The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says it’s been another bumper crop for most of the state’s growers. Tracey Heuerman, who farms in Effingahm County, says the majorit...
Brownfield’s Jared White covers the 2026 Illinois FFA State Convention. The post Illinois FFA State Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
A northern Illinois farmer says recent rains have been welcome. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County and serves as president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, tells Brownfield,...
A central Illinois farmer says he’s concerned about the growing number of dust storms plaguing the Midwest. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield…...
The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says farmers across the state have been impacted by a variety of severe weather conditions this growing season. William Graff tells...
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization remains committed to pursuing estate tax relief for the state’s farmers. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County...
A central Illinois farmer says the late June rains have benefited his crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who grows corn and soybeans in Macon County, says a dry start to the season has given...
The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts says the fight isn’t over when it comes to finding stabilized funding for the state’s di...
A technical services representative with BASF says some southeastern Illinois farmers have struggled to find windows to plant this year. Mike Probst, who’s based in Effingham Coun...
An eastern Iowa farmer says the growing season has been full of extremes. Billie Danner grows corn and soybeans near West Liberty. “Really dry, really wet. Really cold, really hot....
Otoe County farmer, 37, injured in grain bin auger accident
A central Iowa farmer says he’s focused on bringing more conservation practices to his operation. Corey Hillebo tells Brownfield, “We went to strip-till five or six years ago. It w...
The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) says expansion of a central Illinois soybean processing facility is a win for the region’s farmers. Devi...
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