The AgriNews AgriMinute from Jim Henry gives you important updates and commentary on agriculture in Illinois and Indiana.
Latest episodes
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Drones use soars in ag
Farmers are increasingly finding situations where drones offer both economic and operational advantages over conventional application methods, says Jim Henry.
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China to cut tariffs on U.S. goods, excluding soybeans
Beijing and Washington released a tariff-reduction plan covering U.S. crops and dairy, but excluded top-export soybeans, reports Jim Henry.
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Mixed signals in hog market
Hog supplies continue to tighten as farmers resist expansion, but lower futures prices are signaling concerns that pork demand may be weakening faster than supplies are shrinking,…
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Record imports fail to lower beef prices
The market fundamentals that raised beef prices have not gone away – tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand continue to support higher consumer beef prices, says Jim Henr…
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Fuel expenses continue to drive the market
Even as the grain market rallies and crop revenues are projected to improve, increased production costs – especially higher fuel expenses – continue to keep major row crops below b…
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Why a new farm bill matters
The farm economy has changed significantly in the eight years since the last farm bill was written, reports Jim Henry.
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Farms continue to face tight margins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released updated farm income numbers this week, and the outlook is still bleak, says Jim Henry.
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On the road to beef recovery?
The president’s plan to facilitate record imports of beef will have a significant impact on farmers and ranchers who are rebuilding their herds devastated by drought, reports Jim H…
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What’s the biggest threat to the future of farming?
Long-term profitability will depend less on producing a good crop and more on earning a profitable price for it, predicts Jim Henry.
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Signs point to potential cattle herd stabilization
Total cattle inventory increased slightly for the first time since 2018, but the beef cow herd fell to 28.5 million head – a record low, indicating herd rebuilding remains limited,…
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Ag land values continue climb
Farmers and ranchers who own land will have a stronger balance sheet thanks to increased values, but there are still pros and cons to the cost of farmland going up, says Jim Henry.
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Farm aid fate still uncertain
The House narrowly approved a $95 billion budget bill to send the measure – which contains $12 billion in additional agricultural assistance – to the Senate, where it faces an uncl…
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Why some farms plan to grow while others don't
Elevated production costs may be limiting agricultural producers’ willingness or ability to expand, says Jim Henry.
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As losses deepen, action needed to help stabilize the ag economy
Without federal assistance, the economic situation in rural America will only get worse, warns Jim Henry.
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Don’t let ‘billion-dollar bug’ steal your corn yield
Corn rootworm damage often goes unnoticed until it is too late. Know your pest pressure and protect your yield potential, advises Jim Henry.
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Production costs projected to reach new highs in 2027
At a time when commodity prices remain under pressure and margins are already thin, higher operating expenses will place additional strain on farm viability, reports Jim Henry.
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Fungicide timing can make or break yields
Application timing of a foliar fungicide treatment in corn is important for maximizing disease control and yield, advises Jim Henry.
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Why your cookout will cost more this summer
Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year, reports Jim Henry.
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Here’s how the U.S. eradicated screwworm and can do it again
Detection and containment methods have improved since New World screwworm was previously in the United States — but eradication could take significant time, cautions Jim Henry.
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Your crop scouting guide for corn and soybeans
It's time to scout for early-season insect pests that can impact crops both above and below ground.