Some Halloween candy could be more expensive

When filling up your candy dish for trick-or-treaters, do you have a favorite?  For those who love Hershey’s, Milky Way, or anything else with chocolate in it – it might be a little scary when you go to stock up. David Branch a sector manager with Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute says the price of cocoa…Continue Reading

Most Illinois farmers finding good stalk quality

A pair of Illinois-based agronomists say most farmers are finding good stalk quality in their cornfields. Ryan Gentle, with Wyffels Hybrids, tells Brownfield… “In general, I’d say the crop is hanging in there pretty well.”  He says, “The corn is still standing pretty good.  Fungicide can help with that too. You know, it usually that…Continue Reading

Showing Farmer Appreciation

Missouri Soybean staff use harvest lunches to show gratitude toward farmers considering the current market challenges. Mark Lehenbauer, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council chairman, says it’s important to recognize the hard work and dedication they bring, and while the checkoff doesn’t guarantee a stable market, it does strive to increase soybean demand. The post Showing Farmer…Continue Reading

Fall weed evaluation

Harvest is a good time for farmers to evaluate weed management. Jeff Moon with Corteva Agriscience says growers should have a good idea of which weeds are the most problematic. “Taking note of what that weed species is. If you have a problem, hope out of the combine, or again make a note of it…Continue Reading

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