1% of corn, beans planted
There were 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending March 31, according to the weekly crop progress and condition report issued...
Spread of HPAI closely monitored
Officials are closely monitoring the spread of HPAI, or highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has spread to at least five states. Late...
Illinois hog & pig inventory up
Illinois inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2024 was 5.60 million head, up 2 percent from December 1, 2023 and up 3 percent from...
View from the Cab: SSGA fills seats
During its annual meeting on March 12, the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) held board elections to fill two open seats. Gail...
Illinois expected to plant more beans
Growers in Illinois intend to plant 10.9 million acres of corn in 2024, down 3 percent from the previous year, according to the Illinois...
Corn responds strongly to report
Due to a cut in acres from estimates, Thursday’s March 28 USDA report was positive for corn prices. Wheat did not receive as bullish of a...