Northwest Iowa Subsoil Moisture Survey Results Announced for Spring 2025
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agronomists have completed their spring survey of subsoil moisture in Northwest Iowa. Area Agronomist Leah Ten Napel says the levels in Northwest Iowa […]
Wisconsin weather monitoring network expands, gets new website
Wisconsin’s online weather and soil monitoring network has received some upgrades. Christopher Kucharik is with the Wisconsin Energy Institute, a part of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He tells […]
NWS office resumes balloon launches with additional staff to support communities, agriculture
The National Weather Service in Omaha will resume weather balloon launches this week to help provide more accurate information to the region’s ag producers. Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska says […]
Crop pests migrating into Midwest
There are increasing reports of crop pests migrating north into the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says there’s been significant black cutworm moth and true armyworm moth […]
Minnesota Pork president concerned about tariff harm
The president of Minnesota Pork is emphasizing the potential harm trade wars can have on agriculture. Todd Selvik says tariffs cause retaliation and uncertainty. “It would be really good to […]
Smaller, more frequent farmer selling could help grain marketing
A market analyst says farmers should consider making smaller and more frequent sales to improve their grain marketing strategy. Brian Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says getting started can be […]
Sioux Center’s E-Cycle Effort: A Win for Sustainability and Community
The annual Sioux Center E-Cycle Event takes place this Saturday morning at Pella’s south loading docks. Each year residents and surrounding communities are encouraged to participate in the annual E-Cycle […]
Quiet, mixed end to the week for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby months ending the week higher. The trade was monitoring the early U.S. planting pace, expecting some delays, and Argentina’s harvest, which is behind due to […]
Hog futures supported by cash and wholesale business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were higher, waiting for the week’s direct trade to develop. June live cattle closed $.25 higher at $208.25 and August […]
Routine federal food safety inspections need resources to move to states
States could soon be responsible for routine federal food safety inspections if budget proposals being considered by the Trump administration move forward. Joe Reardon with the National Association of State Departments of […]
