Disease pressure remains low in the wheat crop for Kansas
An extension wheat and forage specialist says he hasn’t seen a lot of disease pressure in the Kansas wheat crop. Romulo Lollato with Kansas State says there’s been an increase […]
Iowa lawmakers still negotiating over next year’s state budget
Most spending decisions for the state budget year that begins July 1 have not been made by lawmakers. Republicans control the debate agenda and Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner said […]
MO FFA Foundation could get permanent state funding
Missouri lawmakers are considering adding permanent funding for the Missouri FFA Foundation in the state budget. Agriculture is a top economic driver in Missouri and Governor Mike Kehoe tells Brownfield […]
Application Planning
Last week, we discussed prepping equipment for herbicide applications, and this week, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, joins us to discuss what farmers should check to ensure a […]
State FFA president says ag teachers need appreciation
The new president of the Missouri FFA Association says ag teachers need more support if they’re going to stay in the profession. Ivy Elwell says it’s hard to retain ag […]
An active day’s worth of weather for parts of the Heartland; Summer-like for some
Across the Corn Belt, thunderstorms rumbling across the upper Midwest will become more numerous and extend farther to the south as the day progresses. In general, the storms are slowing […]
Forecast: Northern Iowa faces worst risk of severe weather today
Iowans are being warned to be prepared for foul weather later today and into tonight. National Weather Service meteorologist Rod Donavon says severe thunderstorms are possible across a wide section […]
SOYLEIC Dairy Air Results in Better Bottom Line
A Missouri Soybeans partnership with Martin Seed resulted in the launch earlier this year of the SOYLEIC Dairy Air Series non-GMO soybeans. Bryan Stobaugh with Missouri Soybean says that’s taken […]
Federal budget cuts could impact Iowa Cancer Registry
Trump Administration cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could reduce the budget for the Iowa Cancer Registry. The Registry operates with a combination of state and […]
Conservation agronomy curriculum coming to Wisconsin
Wisconsin officials are bringing an conservation-focused agronomy education tool across the Mississippi River. Jeffrey Voltz with Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources tells Brownfield his agency is working with Wisconsin Land […]