Open House for Cattle Farmers This Weekend
Tim Maiers talks about an open house scheduled for 11/19 - its a chance to showcase how a monoslope and deep pit barn work for him and his son Trevor in their cattle operation and how the barns aided Trevor's return to the family farm.
AFBF President Talks About The Farm Bill
AFBF President Zippy Duvall lays out priorities for the upcoming debate on the Farm Bill.
Market Outlook with Matt Bennett
Matt Bennett with AgMarket.net talks about recent USDA report and how outside money in the markets might react in a period of high inflation.
Clear Flame Announces New Partnerships To Expand Ethanol Diesel Engines
BJ Johnson - the CEO and co-founder of Clear Flame tells us more about their new partnership with an engine rebuilder and the continued development of their ethanol diesel engines that they are preparing to put in semi-trucks, farm tractors and heavy equipment.
BRANDT Spotlight: Bean Harvest Wrapping at the Research Farm
Ed Corrigan with BRANDT talks about the soybean harvest wrapping up at the research farm and some recent time spent with growers from the Dominican Republic. Those farmers are using a BRANDT product on rice that might lead to improving yields on wheat.
Low Water Levels On Mississippi Impacting Shipping
Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Collation talks about low river levels from St. Louis to New Orleans and the impact its having on the barge industry.
Legislative Update with Mark Gebhards of the IFB
Mark Gebhards talks about the latest news from the annual NASDA meeting in New York and the impacts of Republicans possibly taking back control of the US House in the November elections.
Farm Mental Health Helpline Expands Past Phone Calls and Texts
In 2019 six counties in Illinois had access to a 24 hour mental health help line. The program has expanded to all 102 counties now and includes the ability to text for help too. Recently with more funding individuals who call or text can have access to six tele-health appointments with a mental hea…
Farm Policy Update: State Budget to Federal Discussion on Livestock Pricing
Mark Gebhards - the Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities with the Illinois Farm Bureau talks over the early end of the spring budget making session at the state and house early talks in congress about transparency in the cattle market.
Kees Huizinga Shares His View as Farmer in Ukraine for 20 years
Kees Huizinga has farmed in Ukraine for 20 years. He recently left but is ready to return to plant spring crops and harvest those planted in the fall. He says Russia is currently targeting the nations food supply and farmers and others are in a perilous situation.