Fall fieldwork progressing in Minnesota
Unseasonably warm weather in the Upper Midwest is allowing fall fieldwork to advance. Farm business management instructor Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota says she’s seeing a […]
Soybeans, corn see another round of harvest pressure
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling November back below $10. Soybeans are watching U.S. harvest activity and expecting good progress in most of the region this week. […]
Variable crop yields in Indiana
A southern Indiana farmer says crop performance has exceeded expectations. But, Mark Seib says he didn’t expect this much variability. “We were kind of surprised that they fluctuated greatly just […]
Strong appetite for U.S. cheese lifts exports
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says modest improvements in dairy shipments during August helped push volumes ahead of last year. Total U.S. dairy export volumes were up 1.7 percent from […]
Crop exceeding expectations, Iowa farmer says
Southwest Iowa farmer Duane Aistrope says his 2024 crop has exceeded expectations. “I had heard some stuff from some guys that got started early and I thought there’s no way […]
Precision Conservation Management benefitting farm profitability
The operations manager with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says data generated by the program is impacting farmer’s profitability. Clay Bess, who’s based in southeastern Illinois, says tillage practices matter. “Anything […]
Changes in blueberry varieties
The genetic makeup of a variety of blueberries can contribute to fruit quality. However, varietal changes have also helped the plants adapt to a changing climate and improve performance in […]
How a service dog became a beloved member of the UNI marching band
University of Northern Iowa football fans are delighting in watching a new four-legged member of the Panther Marching Band take the field at halftime this season. Winnie, a golden retriever, […]
Acclaimed author speaks at sold-out event in Des Moines tonight
A #1 New York Times bestselling author will be speaking at an event in central Iowa tonight. Ta-Nehisi Coates gained global acclaim with his 2015 book “Between the World and […]
Agronomist says Nebraska harvest has been inconsistent
An agronomist says harvest across the state of Nebraska has been inconsistent. Keith Byerly with Mosaic tells Brownfield there was a lot of moisture in the spring. “We’ve seen a […]
