14% of U.S. corn, 13% of soybeans harvested
The U.S. corn and soybean harvests stayed ahead of average last week. That followed a dry week in much of the region, with this week’s delays in some areas showing […]
August egg production down 3% on year
U.S. egg production dipped in August. The USDA says 9.077 billion eggs were produced in the U.S. last month, a decline of 3% on the year, with a 3% decrease […]
NASDA: Why ag should be more focused on productivity
The CEO of AgriNovus Indiana says now is the time for the industry to focus on advancing productivity. Mitch Frazier says farmers can benefit from increased efficiency. “This is the […]
K-State agronomist cautions against planting winter wheat too early
A Kansas State University Extension wheat specialist says farmers shouldn’t plant their winter wheat too early. Romulo Lollato tells Brownfield… “They have what they call high temperature germination sensitivity, which […]
Farmers weighing tough decisions for 2025 crop
A pair of agronomists say farmers are facing several tough decisions as they plan for the 2025 crop. Matt Montgomery, who covers western Illinois for Pioneer, says evaluating disease resistance […]
Before the flakes fly, snowplow simulators now in use at Iowa DOT garages
A sort of snowplow driving school is getting underway this week for hundreds of Iowa Department of Transportation workers who will be using those big orange machines to keep our […]
September Rural Mainstreet Index falls to lowest level since 2020
An ag economist says the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) fell in September to its lowest level since spring 2020. Ernie Goss with Creighton University tells Brownfield… “We’ve got an increase […]
NASDA Annual Meeting focused on setting policy priorities
Directors from the state departments of agriculture are in Indianapolis this week to set policy that addresses ag issues on the state level. Indiana State Director of Agriculture Don Lamb […]
Rock Valley Elementary one of five Iowa schools named as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education on Monday announced that five Iowa schools have been named as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. Proposed by the Iowa Department […]
Why fermented foods are good for a healthy gut microbiome
Fermented foods and foods with prebiotics help promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids. Dr. Steve Lerner with Novonesis says that’s one reason why fermented […]
