65% of U.S. corn, 81% of soybeans harvested
The USDA’s reporting another solid week of corn and soybean harvest progress. That followed another generally dry week in much of the Midwest and Plains. As of Sunday, 65% of […]
Farmers reminded to harvest safely
An agronomist says with the flurry of harvest activity during dry conditions, farmers need to take extra safety precautions. Bob Berkevich with Pioneer in Wisconsin tells Brownfield harvest is weeks […]
Favorable Ohio harvest conditions
Below normal temperatures and extremely dry conditions helped Ohio harvest progress. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated 40 percent good to excellent with 97 […]
Man in critical condition after being shot by Sioux City police
A man shot by Sioux City is hospitalized in critical condition. Police responded to the east side of the city Sunday evening around 7:20 after a woman said she was […]
Mexican derailment a concern for end users
The executive director of the U.S. Soybean Transportation Coalition says end users are likely feeling the impact of the recent Mexican train derailment just south of El Paso, Texas. Mike […]
Milk production up in September
Milk production rose slightly in September and for the third quarter overall. USDA says September production in the 24 major milk producing states was 17.5 billion pounds, up two-tenths of […]
Iowa’s state auditor calls for apology from House speaker
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, is calling on the Republican leader of the Iowa House to apologize for accusing Sand and his staff of withholding information about funding issues […]
Tennessee cattle producers dealing with hay challenges post-hurricane
An extension forage specialist with the University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center says Hurricane Helene has created additional challenges for cattle producers. Bruno Pedreira says producers need to evaluate […]
Elevator Staff and the Checkoff
Harvest lunches are getting Missouri Soybean staff face-to-face with growers. Listen to this Spotlight on Soybeans where Director of Education and Outreach Baylee Asbury says it is also a great […]
Egg production down in September
U.S. egg production has declined for the sixth month in a row. The USDA says 8.92 billion chicken eggs were produced during September, a dip of 2% on the year, […]
