Challenges with Deer and Other Wildlife
Deer and other wildlife contribute to millions of dollars in losses for crop growers every year in the U.S. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a crop protection specialist […]
Challengers with Deer and Other Wildlife
Deer and other wildlife contribute to millions of dollars in losses for crop growers every year in the U.S. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a crop protection specialist […]
Minnesota farmer says hay crop quantity okay, quality mixed
First crop alfalfa is getting put up in west-central Minnesota. Natasha Mortenson of Benson says spring rain helped with tonnage. “We’ve been pretty lucky. The weather was so goofy this […]
Tonight’s first 2024 Biden/Trump debate is rematch from 2020
It’s unclear how many Iowans may be tuning in tonight’s first presidential debate of the 2024 election season, since political scientists say most people have already decided for whom they’ll […]
Beef production hasn’t declined significantly despite smaller cattle herd
Despite the smallest U.S. cattle herd on record, year-to-date beef production has only declined 0.1% (one tenth of a percent) compared to last year. University of Missouri livestock economist Scott […]
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Purdue professor says water hemp is becoming a larger issue in Indiana
A Purdue weed science professor says a rise in herbicide resistance is creating more weed control challenges. Bryan Young says growers are seeing more waterhemp in fields this year. “One farmer, they farm 2000 acres […]
Insecticide resistance causes rise in corn rootworm populations
A BASF Tech Service Representative says increased insecticide resistance is causing a rise in corn rootworm populations. Kurt Maertens says growers should be on the lookout signs of corn rootworm […]
Hiway 75 Closure Update
Highway 75 will be closed between 16th St. S. and 14th St. S near KwikStar on Friday, June 28. Through traffic will need to use other routes to get past […]
USDA to provide assistance for milk production lost to H5N1
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA has expanded the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish, or ELAP Program to cover milk losses caused by the H5N1 highly pathogenic […]
