Study finds small percentage of private well owners testing water
A study from Iowa State University shows that only five to ten percent of the 230,000 private well owners in the state test their water annually. Iowa State Extension Water […]
Agriculture price squeeze
USDA’s chief economist says there’s a cost-price squeeze happening in agriculture. Input costs haven’t lowered with commodity prices and Seth Meyer says it’s a sticky situation. “We appear to be […]
Nebraska farmer to begin soybean harvest this week
A Nebraska farmer says he intends to begin harvesting soybeans this week. Jay Reiners tells Brownfield his crops are mostly good. “We’ve snagged some rain. Dryland’s going to be alright, […]
Lack of moisture impacting fall crops in western Kansas
A western Kansas farmer says a lack of moisture is impacting the fall crops. Clay Schemm tells Brownfield. “We had right around, I think 1,000 acres of corn get adjusted […]
Harvest picking up across Illinois
The USDA says harvest is progressing in Illinois. Montgomery County farmer Mark Schweizer says he’ll start harvest this week. “Got a few neighbors that have, and it’s been really good, […]
Soybeans, corn, and wheat start the week lower
Soybeans were lower, in a very quiet trade. Soybeans are facing some harvest pressure as the trade was looking ahead to the USDA’s updated crop progress. Nationwide, soybeans are 6% […]
Small grain harvest wrapping up in Minnesota
Warm, sunny weather allowed Minnesota farmers to finish small grain harvest and begin harvesting row crops. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says other fieldwork included chopping corn for silage and […]
Harvest begins in South Dakota
The USDA says harvest has begun in South Dakota. The latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows one percent of corn, soybeans, and sorghum have been harvested as of […]
Wisconsin crop report
The USDA potato harvest is rolling along in Wisconsin. The latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows 51% of the potato harvest is complete with 88% rated good to […]
Missouri harvest picking up pace
The USDA says harvest is picking up pace in Missouri. The latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows 25% of the state’s corn is harvested, while 74% is mature, […]