Western Corn Belt pasture conditions variable
A climatologist says pasture conditions have been mixed across the parts of the Western Corn Belt and Great Plains. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “Pretty stressed pasture […]
Iowa crop conditions mixed, Naig says
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says there’s a lot of variability in the state’s corn and soybean crops. “I think we’re going to see everything from folks that will tell […]
Hinson lauds USDA, USTR amid Mexican GM corn dispute
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s optimistic Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports could be overturned before the end of the year. “We will continue to push and make […]
LMR Live Cattle Data Dashboard now available
The USDA’s Livestock Mandatory Reporting Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available. The tool, announced earlier this year, provides cattle producers with enhanced insight on the markets to help foster […]
Vilsack optimistic on 45Z guidance getting completed
The US Ag Secretary says work continues to develop guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Tom Vilsack says he’s optimistic the Department of Treasury can identify practices that result in guidance for […]
Crops range from “beautiful” to “really ugly” in southeast Minnesota
Crop conditions are all over the board in southeastern Minnesota. Gail Donkers farms near Faribault and tells Brownfield it’s been a very wet growing season. “We just have a really […]
Southern Illinois wheat yields up, profits down
Southern Illinois wheat farmers say 2024 was a good year in the field for most. Eric Brammeier, who farms in Washington County, says some farmers saw near record yields. “Excellent […]
Arkansas takes steps to fight food insecurity
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced funding to address food insecurity in the state. Four organizations will receive up to $10,000 as part of an inaugural “food desert elimination […]
Franklin county GOP chair speaks out against racist flyers in Hampton
The chairman of the Franklin County Republican Central Committee Larry Sailer is strongly condemning the content of flyers placed on the doors of Hispanic businesses in Hampton earlier this week. […]
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