Rules for registering snowmobiles change to one fee
There’s a change this year in how you register you snowmobile before running the trails in Iowa. The Iowa DNR ‘s Jessica Flatt says it simplifies the process. “Residents of […]
Dry conditions continue to impact South Dakota crops, pasture
Dry conditions continue to impact South Dakota. Topsoil moisture is only 24% adequate and 47% short with 29% of farmland very short on moisture. That lack of moisture is taking […]
NPPC President says farm bill passage crucial to fund biosecurity, traceability efforts
The president of the National Pork Producers Council says she’s hopeful a farm bill can be passed soon. Lori Stevermer tells Brownfield… “There’s funding in there for what we call […]
Winter wheat conditions in Kentucky improve following recent rains
October was very dry for Kentucky farmers and the recent rains were welcomed. Caleb Ragland, who farms in central Kentucky, says it will be good for his winter wheat. “We […]
Nebraska corn harvest nearing the finish line
Corn harvest is Nebraska is nearly complete. According to the USDA, 97% of corn is harvested, slightly of the five-year average of 93%. Western Nebraska farmer Mark Anderson says harvest […]
Kansas winter wheat conditions improve slightly
A wet November has brought some improvement to winter wheat fields in Kansas. Western Kansas farmer Clay Schemm tells Brownfield… “I had a field that was a very spotty stand. […]
Harvest about done, field work continues in Wisconsin
Above normal temperatures allowed Wisconsin farmers to continue with harvesting and fall field work in between rain events. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says Wisconsin had 4.6 days suitable for […]
Harvest nearly complete in Arkansas
Harvesting is nearly done in Arkansas. USDA officials say 99% of the cotton is harvested, 99% of the soybeans are in the bin, and all of the sweet potatoes are […]
USDA says Illinois harvest complete
The USDA says corn and soybean harvest is complete in Illinois. Monroe County farmer Jeremy Neff says he wrapped up a few weeks ago. “It was the quickest harvest I’ve […]
Indiana corn harvest is 97% complete
Harvest has wrapped up in many areas across the state. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is 97 percent harvested for grain. Winter wheat is 64 […]