Soybeans, corn, wheat extend speculative sell-off
Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped but remains well above a year ago at 67% good to excellent, compared to 52% in […]
Young farmers say relationships key to early success
A pair of young central Illinois farmers say relationships have been key to their early success. Clint Gorden, who began his first-generation farm in Macon County five years ago, says […]
Soybean aphid numbers rising in Minnesota
Soybean aphid populations are building in southern Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says it’s typical this time of year. “As soybeans get into the […]
A new round of Dairy Innovation funding ahead
A new round of funding is coming for dairy farmers and processors under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association says a new round […]
Captan fungicide: EPA comment period about to close
A popular fungicide used by many fruit growers is under review by the Environmental Protection Agency. The comment period expires July 31st at midnight for Captan, which is commonly used […]
Southern Nebraska farmers credit strong growing season thus far
A south-central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a good growing season so far. “Id say crops around here are some of the best we’ve seen. Beans have really started coming […]
Comment period extended for proposed competition rule
The USDA is extending the comment period for its proposed new competition rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act by 15 days. Tanner Beymer with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the […]
Thanks to climate change, armadillo sightings rise in Iowa
An armored animal most people would associate with Texas or Oklahoma is being spotted more frequently in Iowa. Armadillos have been making their way north for decades, according to Jim […]
Keeping cattle cool during extreme heat
Heat stress management plans will be crucial for cattle feedlots during this week’s triple digit temperatures. University of Nebraska Extension Beef Specialist Alfredo DiCostanzo tells Brownfield he wouldn’t hesitate bedding cattle […]
Couple needs to be rescued from Sioux City home after tree falls in storm
Thunderstorms have been rolling across Iowa bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Winds were clocked between 60 and 70 miles an hour in Sioux City in western Iowa just before […]
