After years working in the dairy industry, Alfred Brandt continues to support dairy farmers through his work with Missouri Dairy and the Missouri Dairy Growth Council.
- Benjamin Herrold
The dairy industry continues to receive mixed signals, as dairy farmers see low milk prices and processing expansion.
- Heather Schlitz, Tom Polansek and Cassandra Garrison Reuters
Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.
- Benjamin Herrold
Reagan Bluel works as a University of Missouri Extension dairy field specialist and as the educational director for Missouri Dairy, the statewide dairy organization. She has a podcast, “Dairy Science Digest,” where she breaks down the latest scientific research for dairy farmers.
- Crystal Reed
It’s all about scale when it comes to hours spent working on the farm.
Next year’s corn rootworm pressure is already taking shape. For growers who want to stay ahead of it, the time to measure that risk is now. Adult beetles are active in late spring and early summer, feeding, mating and laying the eggs that will determine next year’s pressure. For growers in h…
Editor’s note: The following was written by Krista Ehlert, associate professor and South Dakota State University Extension range specialist, for the university’s website May 18.
Editor’s note: The following was written by David Oppedahl and Elizabeth Kepner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for the May AgLetter.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
JESUP, Iowa — Six generations of Ben Bader’s family have farmed near Jesup in Black Hawk County, and the northeast Iowa farmer is proud of that legacy.
- Benjamin Herrold
This year’s Missouri state legislative session saw action on some agriculture-related issues, including ag tax credits and regulatory reform. Some issues failed to make it to the finish line and got pushed to next year.
- By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today
Darell Stitzel is a third-generation hog farmer in Carroll County, Illinois. Both of his grandfathers were farmers for life.
- Tim Kenyon
A series of recent storms rumbled through the Heartland causing damage through chunks of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
- ZoeMartin
This year’s World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines June 3-4 focuses on what’s new — new leaders and new technology.
- Benjamin Herrold
The hog industry continues to see a run of profitability now stretching over two years, based on Iowa State University estimates.
Editor’s note: Kim Ricardo, South Dakota State University Extension forage field specialist, wrote this article for the university’s website May 6.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The cost of hiring fieldwork in Missouri has risen an average of 9% since 2023, according to an update to University of Missouri Extension’s Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri.
- Benjamin Herrold
After serving as an Army Ranger in the 1st Ranger Battalion, Pat Montgomery faced a decision about what to do next.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
CARSON, Iowa — Eighty years ago, Irvin Perdue left behind the battlefields of Europe for the rolling fields of southwest Iowa.
- Crystal Reed
A warm and wet spring in many parts of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri has had an impact on pastures.
- Crystal Reed
Editor’s note: This is part of series visiting farm museums throughout the Midwest.
- By Tim Kenyon, Iowa Farmer Today
Farm leaders seek more results in agricultural policy with the 2026 Iowa Legislative session ended and the June 2 primary election around the corner.
- Benjamin Herrold
Farmers could see a slightly improved bottom line for 2026 compared to last year, but high input costs continue to keep returns around breakeven levels.
- Tim Kenyon
Eldon McAfee is an attorney with Brick Gentry P.C. in West Des Moines — recognized as one of Iowa’s top agricultural lawyers working on environmental issues on behalf of Iowa’s livestock industry.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
OSCEOLA, Iowa — Jason Boyer finally started planting row crops May 4. Two days later, he estimated that half of his corn crop was in the ground.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
LITTLE ROCK, Iowa — Darwin Klaassen got off to a great start to the planting season, putting corn in the ground April 13.