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News CoverCress progressing on multiple fronts May 30, 2025 By Jared White Filed Under: biobased, Biodiesel, Biofuels, Crops, crops, Crops, Illinois, Livestock, Livestock, Missouri, News, Specialty CropsThe CEO of CoverCress says work continues to develop future markets for the company’s commercialized version of pennycress.  Jim Hedges says fields of the fall-seeded cash crop are being harvested in Illinois and Missouri this spring for use in livestock feed.

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News Farmers need crop protection tools May 30, 2025 By Jared White Filed Under: Ag Policy, Ag Policy, Corn, Crops, Crops, crops, Illinois, News, Soybeans, Weed managementA western Illinois farmer says producers need access to crop protection tools to continue to feed growing populations. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County and serves on the Illinois Soybean Association board of directors, says the recent Make America Healthy Again Commission report is concerning.

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A western Illinois farmer says producers need access to crop protection tools to continue to feed growing populations. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County and serves on the Illinois Soybean Association board of directors, says the recent Make America Healthy Again Commission report is concerning. “The regulatory process, it seems like it’s difficult and […]The post Farmers need crop protection tools appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

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News Southern Illinois wheat promising May 30, 2025 By Jared White Filed Under: Agronomy, Crops, crops, Crops, Illinois, News, WheatA southern Illinois agronomist says the region’s wheat crop looks promising. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, says despite a dry fall and wet spring the crop is showing good potential. “I think yield wise; the crop has looked good all through the season.”  He says, “It was a challenge to get a lot of the fungicide applications made.

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | Jared White

A southern Illinois agronomist says the region’s wheat crop looks promising. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, says despite a dry fall and wet spring the crop is showing good potential. “I think yield wise; the crop has looked good all through the season.” He says, “It was a challenge to get a lot […]The post Southern Illinois wheat promising appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.