21% of U.S. corn, 26% of soybeans harvested
The U.S. corn and soybean harvests managed to stay ahead of average last week. That was despite rain-related delays in much of the Corn Belt to start the week and […]
Harvest rolling along in Wisconsin
Another hot and dry week accelerated harvests in Wisconsin. USDA statistician Greg Bussler says the weather allowed for rapid progress harvesting soybeans and potatoes, and some corn for grain. Wisconsin […]
Plentiful precipitation cutting irrigation needs
A Michigan farmer says reduced irrigation expenses this year will help offset lower commodity prices some. Jake Drozd tells Brownfield, “With all the rain this summer, obviously we haven’t ran […]
Poley to lead Michigan Corn
The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan has announced a new Interim Executive Director. Kristin Poley previously served as the organization’s research and agronomy director. “During this transition, we remain completely […]
Apple crop coming in smaller than expected
An economist with USApples says production this year could be lower than previously forecast. Chris Gerlach tells Brownfield in August he projected the nation’s apple crop to be down about […]
Early winners at World Dairy Expo show ring
World Dairy Expo officially starts Tuesday, but cattle have been in the show ring since Saturday. World Dairy Expo® welcomed 445 competitors to the colored shavings for the Youth Showmanship […]
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Hinson quizzes USPS head over absentee ballot delivery concerns
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is among a bipartisan group of lawmakers airing concerns about the delivery of absentee ballots for this year’s election. Hinson and other members of a House […]
Better checks and balances for used cooking oil imports
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association wants more checks and balances for regulating used cooking oil imports. MSGA vice president Ryan Mackenthun says members recently traveled to Washington D.C. to discuss […]
Iowa Red Cross volunteers offer shelter, hot meals in hurricane-damaged states
More than a dozen American Red Cross volunteers from Iowa are now on duty in several southern states that saw destruction from the powerful winds, heavy rain and flooding caused […]
