From global disease pressure to national and international economic uncertainty, the theme of pork markets in 2022 was volatility. Hog markets have started out much quieter in 2023 but there … Read More
Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producer Association’s executive director, discussed a recent D.C. fly-in, the young leader program, new spotlight award and more with RFD’s Rita Frazer. LISTEN HERE
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed stricter vehicle emission limits that would mandate up to two-thirds of new U.S. models to be electric by 2032. Half of heavy-duty vehicles … Read More
Commodity movement slows down in April. The month is the least farmer selling of corn month all year, and the second-lowest for soybeans over the past five years. RFD’s DeLoss … Read More
Both chambers are scheduled to return April 18. In an interview with Kay Shipman, Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau director of state legislation, recapped steps of the legislative process and … Read More
“While Brazil is on the verge of breaking a record in production, Argentina will have its worst harvest in over two decades,” said Joana Colussi, University of Illinois postdoctoral research … Read More
Farmers wear many hats … and boots. Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) is collecting video submissions of farmers and farm kids in their farm footwear to show the many … Read More
Randy Anderson, a FarmWeek CropWatcher from Saline County, says current conditions are “abnormally wet” this spring. He provided an update on weather conditions and fieldwork activity on the RFD Radio … Read More
The Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Program conducted a survey to better understand food safety concerns linked to fresh produce and farm-to-school activities. The survey found that farmers’ … Read More
— her Supervised Agricultural Experience, The Bakery Bin. The Williamsfield FFA Chapter member baked 400 cookies to deliver to elected officials during Agriculture Legislative Day. Although it’s been her largest … Read More
