Farmland values soften in central Illinois

Farmland values have weakened in one of the most productive areas of the Corn Belt.  Compeer Financial certified appraiser Rob Brines covers McLean, Woodford, and Marshall counties in central Illinois and says prices are off the highs of 2022 and 2023. “Over the course of ’24 that has softened a little bit, I think $17…… Continue Reading

Nebraska’s Elite 11 program for vet students gaining momentum

A leader with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says a tuition assistance program is already helping address the state’s shortage of large animal veterinarians. Tiffany Heng-Moss, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, says more students applied in the second year of the Elite 11 Veterinary Program. “We have students that are asking…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer says planting off to a great start

Central Iowa farmer Corey Hillebo says this spring is off to a great start. “We had a lot of anhydrous and strips to make for strip-till, and the end of March gave us some great windows to get that done timely. And great conditions and allowed us to start planting in a timely fashion as…… Continue Reading

Illinois ag eyeing estate tax reform

The president of Illinois Farm Bureau says passage of the Family Farm Preservation Act is essential for the future of agriculture. Brian Duncan, who farms in northern Illinois, says the state’s current estate tax laws are a financial burden. “We are seeking a true exemption of $6 million per individual.”  He says, “Now it’s $4…… Continue Reading

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