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IL Ag in the Classroom ready for new school year

The new school year is bringing the message of agriculture to students across the state. Kevin Daugherty, education director with Illinois Ag in the Classroom, says their coordinators have hit the ground running. “89 of the 102 counties actually have a paid staff person... Read More.

Sorghum production up on month, down on year

The USDA raised its 2024 U.S. sorghum production guess. The crop is now estimated at 301.995 million bushels, an increase of 8% from August on a higher yield estimate, up to 57.3 bushels per acre, but that’s 5% less than 2023 due to a... Read More.

Broiler hatchery down on week, up on year

Broiler hatchery numbers continue to trend above year ago levels. The USDA says 244.016 million broiler-type eggs were placed into incubators last week, a drop of 3.452 million on the week, but still up 5% on the year, as producers try to meet demand... Read More.

RFA rep not expecting permanent E-15 standards this year

A representative with the Renewable Fuels Association says he doesn’t expect permanent standards for E-15 to be taken up by Congress this year. Robert White tells Brownfield they will continue to push for year-round E-15. “We remain vigilant working with our champions, especially those... Read More.

Wheat, corn export inspections up on year

The USDA says wheat export inspections during the week ending September 5th were more than what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The... Read More.

Ethanol production, stocks down on week, up on year

U.S. ethanol production dipped last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.071 million barrels a day, down 27,000 on the week, but up 64,000 on the year. That year-to-year increase in production is driven by demand expectations and producer margins. Iowa... Read More.

Grain, oilseed export inspections above last year

The USDA says that as of the week ending August 22nd, corn and wheat export inspections remain ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the respective marketing years. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat, while 2023/24 started September... Read More.