Growth is coming in a multitude of ways for Brian Lundell. agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

MOROA, Illinois — At age 35, Cody White, a corn and soybean farmer in central Illinois who played in the National Football League, is already inspiring the next generation of agupdate.com/illinoisfarmer…

Two of the key issues for farmers are conservation and research, and Clayton Light works with both of them in his role with the Missouri Soybean Association. agupdate.com/missourifarmer…

Editor’s note: This is part of a series on farm museums throughout the Midwest. agupdate.com/illinoisfarmer…

Farrow-to-finish hog operation margins continue to show negative returns, the Livestock Marketing Information Center said. Based on Iowa State University calculations, the losses have continued for the last eight months. agupdate.com/missourifarmer…

With July behind the markets, traders and analysts will be attempting to hone in on what yields will look like when harvest begins. Due to the lack of moisture and agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

1 C. applewood chips agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

Continued dry weather has put a damper on the growing season. agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension agricultural economists recommend that you check with your crop insurance agent before cutting or grazing drought-damaged crops as relief forages. agupdate.com/missourifarmer…

BOONVILLE, Mo. — Forage producers searching for options amid sustained drought should consider emergency forages, says Todd Lorenz, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist. agupdate.com/missourifarmer…

A peak in fertilizer prices last year forced many to pay significantly more for their 2023 inputs. As plans for 2024 are well underway, prices figure to be lower, but agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

It's a mixed bag when it comes to expansion for the cattle or hog industries in the Midwest. agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

2 large russet potatoes agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and diced (about 5 C.) agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

2 1/2 to 3 lbs. potatoes (5 large, or 8-9 medium), unpeeled agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

Many things say summer in the Midwest, and near the top of the list has to be potato salad. agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

COLUMBIA, Mo. — As the summer fair season ramps up, biosecurity should be top of mind for those who show animals, especially in the case of swine, where keeping African agupdate.com/missourifarmer…

Widespread drought conditions have stressed summer forages, limiting and in many places stopping growth in pastures and hayfields. Livestock producers are in a tough spot as the hot months roll agupdate.com/missourifarmer…

Bud was a man who got things done. Even though things were slower in the summer, there were always lots of projects to be completed. Bud was 52 years old agupdate.com/iowafarmertoda…

CLINTON, Ill. — From apples to walleye, festivals throughout central Illinois draw visitors in with the simple mention of food. agupdate.com/illinoisfarmer…