Illinois Pork is looking for young biosecurity champions!
With county fair season underway, now is the perfect time to recognize Illinois youth who are helping protect pig health and strengthen biosecurity. Whether they're showing pigs, helping on the family farm, participating in 4-H or FFA, or ...

America has been the undisputed king of corn production for generations, but is that crown starting to slip?

In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Todd Kimbrell, and Tommy Roach to examine whether growing competition could threaten the United States' position...

Agriculture prides itself on resilience, innovation, and hard work. But is the industry as willing to accept feedback as it is to overcome adversity?

In this episode of the Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason is joined by Zach Johnson, better known as the Millennial Farmer, for a candid discus...

Turning old cherry orchard ground back into productive soil takes serious horsepower and the right equipment. After removing cherry trees, we were left with roots, rocks, sticks, grass, and years of orchard debris buried beneath the surface. With labor short and no practical way to prepare the fi...

June 10 Pork Industry News Recap
In this episode of Pork Industry News, Rachel Fishback highlights stories impacting pork producers and the swine industry across the country.
Borgic Farms is investing in the future of pork production through leadership training in Illinois, helping develop the ne...

With Andy having to be out of town a few days for his sister's wedding and the weather finally straightening up and Kelly having to spray corn, Matt has to get the cotton planting started by himself. But how much will juggling multiple jobs slow him down???

We need a rain badly! Had to quit planting peanuts till we get a rain.

This week on MJ
We've got updates on local growing conditions
Learn why there are serious irrigation concerns in western Nebraska
Get the latest on the cattle markets with Mike Briggs
Eric Hunt has your latest forecast
Bill Dodd gets a sneak peek at this year's Silage for Beef Conference
Plus ge...

How early should soybeans be planted?

Near Auburn, Nebraska, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board member Mark Caspers is testing that question firsthand. Inspired by the late Jim Specht's research and advocacy for early soybean planting, Caspers planted soybeans on March 26—weeks earlier than many ...

While Kelly and Andy spray corn, Matt tries to get the combine repairs finished up. Carter puts his plan in action and plants his first ever crop-sunflowers for a dove hunt this fall. Matt puts in Part 2 of his humic acid test to see whether humic acid can stabilize nitrogen as stated. He show...

This week's market news doesn't seem to support the sharply lower trade; is this a blow off bottom???

Borgic Farms is investing in the future of the pork industry through leadership development and employee education. In this Pork Industry News update, Rachel Fishback shares how members of the Borgic Bridge to Development team recently attended the inaugural Team Lead Course in Springfield, Illin...

World Pork Expo Day 1 Recap | Pork Industry News

Day 1 of the 2026 World Pork Expo brought together thousands of pork producers, industry leaders, exhibitors, veterinarians, students, and agricultural professionals at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

In this Pork Industry News re...

Spring fieldwork never goes exactly as planned. From mapping fields and checking soil temperatures to rolling rocks ahead of bean planting, the crew stays busy across the farm. But when broken bearings, missing bolts, and equipment repairs start piling up, every acre becomes a challenge.

Hunter Medenwald discusses what to look for when selecting a high quality adjuvants to maximize crop protection performance.

Did you know asparagus can grow several inches in a single day during peak season?

In this episode of Field Trips with Tara, we visit Seka Hills to learn how California asparagus is grown and harvested. From the field to the harvest crew, we'll explore what it takes to produce one of California'...

Grain prices slide lower this week as crude oil dropped 10%.
Have grain uptrends ended???
MAYBE!!!
See Pro Ag's take on the grain markets in relation to the rest of the world.

After a lot of research, Matt shares the different weed control products that can be safely and effectively used in conventional corn along with a breakdown of cost/acre and the most economical solution.

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Matt has plans for saving more money on getting the CaseIH combine ready for harvest this year, but after Andy does some more closer inspection in a hard to get area, he has some bad news for Matt...

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With it being too cold to plant cotton for now, Matt and Andy get started working on the combine getting it ready for canola and wheat harvest. But it happens to break down before even getting in the shop with what turns out to be a very expensive and unexpected repair...

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Indianapolis Tenderloin Week Returns June 8–14 with Specials, Prizes and a Celebration of Indiana Pork
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Tenderloin lovers, your week has officially arrived.
Indianapolis Tenderloin Week kicks off June 8 and runs through June 14, inviting consumers to enjoy one of Indiana's mos...

For Nebraska hay producer Austin Rice, the 2026 season is off to a dry start — but recent rains are bringing some optimism.

Near Wilsonville, Rice says SR Farms entered spring after one of the driest winters he can remember, with little snow and limited moisture. Still, timely rains are helping ...

Zoetis Honors Outstanding Caregivers with 2026 Champions of Care Awards

DES MOINES, Iowa — During the 2026 World Pork Expo, Zoetis recognized three exceptional individuals whose dedication to pig care, team leadership, and the future of the pork industry earned them the company’s prestigious Cha...