Several western Corn Belt states came up short
“Our fiscal year started in September, so pretty much it’s been all new-crop. This is the most we’ve ever done. We’ve loaded 18 trains so far.” — Scott Sims, Western … Read More
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The U.S. House passed a joint resolution
The U.S. House passed a joint resolution that would force 12 rail labor unions to adopt a tentative agreement brokered this fall by the Biden administration, reducing the chances of … Read More
U.S. diesel supplies remain at record low levels
“On the upside, refining cracks are at a record high in the U.S. and globally,” said Tim Abel, GROWMARK’s energy manager, supply & trading-refined fuels. But with Europe operating well … Read More
Ag faces challenges in adopting autonomous future
While robots and autonomous technology could make work safer and more efficient for farmers, a wide range of challenges are slowing the advancement of ag tech. A panel of government, … Read More
Robots and drones working U of I’s farm of the future
Some farmers wanting to plant cover crops earlier and at a lower cost could find the solution in automation. Naveen Uppalapati, University of Illinois research scientist, demonstrated a four-wheeled EarthSense … Read More
Current rural health care environment ‘not sustainable’
How are rural hospitals faring as they emerge from the height of the pandemic? That’s a difficult question to answer, according to Alan Morgan, chief executive officer of the National … Read More
Prairie Farms CEO Matt McClelland has faced many challenges in his first 11 months on the job.
But even with inflation, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, McClelland sees opportunities ahead. “A lot of them are based on the idea that we’re providing solutions to the problems … Read More
The world population reached an estimated 8 billion people as of Nov. 15, a new milestone in human development
. The rising population and a growing middle class will contribute to milk demand, which is projected to grow by 21% by 2030. “Who’s slated around the world to produce … Read More
Watch email, mailboxes for upcoming Census of Ag
The 2022 Census of Agriculture will be mailed in phases, starting with an invitation to respond online in November followed by paper questionnaires in December. “The results will be used … Read More
Illinois receives $14.4M to create local food system for underserved populations
Under the agreement, the state will buy produce, protein and fresh processed food at fair market value directly from underserved farmers. Regional listening sessions will be held to help a … Read More