WCMY-AM (Ottawa, IL)

WCMY 1430 AM is a radio station based in Ottawa, Illinois, serving the Northern Illinois area, which includes LaSalle, Ottawa, and Streator. The station operates under a News Talk/Full Service format and is owned by NRG Media. While WCMY focuses mainly on local content, it also features popular nationally syndicated programs like Lou Dobbs, Laura Ingraham, Jim Bohannon, and Coast to Coast AM. The station was founded by Carl H. Meyer, who started broadcasting on March 5, 1952.

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Preparing for tar spot

2 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | Jared White

A technical service representative with BASF says Midwestern corn farmers need a plan to fight tar spot. “The last time I saw a tar spot this early with the forecast this wet was in 2021.” Kurt Maertens, who covers eastern Iowa & western Illinois, says conditions are lining up for heavy tar spot pressure across […]The post Preparing for tar spot appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 25, 2025

2 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

Jul. corn closed at $4.10 and 1/4, down 6 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.25 and 1/4, down 21 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $276.00, down $4.50Jul. soybean oil closed at 51.82, down 35 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.28 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $208.97, down 57 centsAug. […]The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 25, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Soybeans, corn, wheat extend decline

2 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term development conditions remain favorable in much of the region. While some stress is possible in areas that were mostly dry during spring, the widespread heat should be beneficial in areas that have sufficient soil moisture. Temperatures are expected to moderate in many areas over the next […]The post Soybeans, corn, wheat extend decline appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Ethanol production, stocks up on year

2 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

Ethanol production last week declined as stocks grew. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.081 million barrels per day, the lowest since late May and down 28,000 on the week, but up 38,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says the estimated operating margin for the […]The post Ethanol production, stocks up on year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
AGs file suit for misuse of OMB clause

2 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | Nicole Heslip

Attorneys General from 22 states are challenging the Trump administration for terminating billions of dollars of federal funding appropriated by Congress. The coalition says using the Office of Management and Budget’s clause to eliminate awards that “no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities” is illegal and discriminatory. Plaintiffs say they are not aware […]The post AGs file suit for misuse of OMB clause appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Federal proposal would bring black vulture relief

3 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | Jared White

The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says a re-introduced federal proposal would make it easier for farmers and ranchers to control federally protected black vultures. Tasha Bunting tells Brownfield the birds are predators that tend to target young livestock. “What we are seeing is definitely not a slowdown in […]The post Federal proposal would bring black vulture relief appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Options for late-planted or replanted soybeans

3 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | Erin Anderson

The final crop insurance planting date for soybeans has passed in the Eastern Corn Belt, but an agronomist says farmers still planting have options. Ohio State’s Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield, “When you plant at the end of June or into July, we like to really emphasize the need for narrow row width. As planting is delayed, […]The post Options for late-planted or replanted soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Southern Illinois farmer switching acres; thankful for dry stretch

3 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | Jared White

A southern Illinois farmer says 2025 will go down as the most challenging of his farming career. “You know, I don’t have much corn planted. This is probably the least amount of corn I’ve ever planted.” Granvil Travis, who has only half of his Massac County farm planted, says this week’s break in the weather […]The post Southern Illinois farmer switching acres; thankful for dry stretch appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Heat wave could contribute to crop stress

3 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | Erin Anderson

Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says the current extreme heat wave across the Midwest could impact this year’s corn crop. Dan Quinn says higher temperatures are accelerating plant growth. “Some of the areas that had almost flooding-like conditions and really poor root development of the crop, we’re seeing some of those dry conditions exacerbate those […]The post Heat wave could contribute to crop stress appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
May egg production down 6% on year

4 days ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

U.S. egg production was down in May. The USDA says egg production last month totaled 8.586 billion, a drop of 6% on the year, with the laying hen flock 5% smaller than a year ago at 351.032 million head and a slight year-to-year decline in average production per layer to 2,446 eggs per 100 birds. […]The post May egg production down 6% on year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.