65% of U.S. corn, 67% of soybeans good to excellent
Late U.S. corn and soybean development remains ahead of average. That followed another week of generally favorable conditions in much of the Midwest and Plains, with some areas expected to […]
One Earth Energy CEO all in on SAF
The CEO of a central Illinois ethanol plant says sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be the next big boon for corn farmers. Steven Kelly, with One Earth Energy in Gibson […]
Sioux City residents donate fabric to unique art project
The exterior of Sioux City’s Art Center is now covered in vibrant colorful fabric as part of artist Amanda Browder’s work called “Razzle Dazzle.” Browder’s work began 18 months ago […]
CME cash dairy prices higher
Cash dairy prices started the week higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Monday Dry whey unchanged at $0.5650. Blocks up $0.01025 at $2.14. Seven sales were made from $2.10 to […]
A break in the heat wave pattern ahead; cooler, drier air for the Holiday Weekend
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions from the central Plains into the upper Midwest. Meanwhile, […]
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Vote is tonight on proposal to merge Waterloo’s high schools
Waterloo School board members will vote tonight to either withdraw a $165-million plan to merge the city’s high schools or put it on the November ballot for voter approval. Waterloo […]
Fertility key to higher corn yields
A professor of crop physiology at the University of Illinois says fertility is the key to higher corn yields. Dr. Fred Below says proper crop nutrition is vital. “If there’s […]
Why soil nutrients matter to corn
A regional agronomy manager at Beck’s Hybrids says rising input costs has some farmers questioning the importance of soil fertility. Jon Skinner says now is not the time to cut back. “Where […]
Scott Beck named ASTA Central Region Vice President
The American Seed Trade Association has elected Scott Beck its central region vice president. The president of Beck’s Hybrids will represent Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year […]
