May mixed for turkey hatchery totals
Turkey hatchery numbers for May were mixed. The USDA says 21.273 million poults were hatched last month, up 6% from April, but still down slightly from May 2024. That year-to-year […]
Missouri pastures in excellent condition
The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the hay market has pulled back recently. Tony Hancock says it is expected this time of year. “As the […]
Despite many moth flights, true army worms not a problem in Wisconsin
An entomologist says farmers should be scouting fields for true army worms since there have been an inordinate number of moth flights to the Midwest. Emily Bick with the University […]
Western Iowa farmer pleased with June growing conditions
Crop emergence finally picked up steam this month for western Iowa farmer Kevin Ross. “We’re finally getting some heat,” he said. “Just like everybody across the state, it seems like […]
Domestic, international demand increases for U.S. ethanol
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the outlook for U.S. ethanol production is favorable. Scott Richman tells Brownfield weekly production recently hit a record high at more […]
New Wisconsin FFA officers named
Wisconsin FFA State President Amalia Draxler – Photo courtesy Wisconsin FFA Wisconsin’s new FFA State Officers have been selected. Amalia Draxler of the Glenwood City FFA Chapter was elected to […]
Kansas farmer weighs in on ag economy uncertainty
A farmer in central Kansas says it’s already been a year of unprecedented volatility. Paul Penner says the administration’s tariff policy has made it more difficult to market grain and […]
May homes sales in Iowa up nearly 20% from April
There was a double digit jump in Iowa home sales in May and the median sales price was 5% higher than in April. Over 3400 Iowa homes were sold in […]
Brass bands compete in eastern Iowa to be the best of the wurst
The Amana Colonies will host two simultaneous festivals this weekend that revolve around complementary elements: brass bands, beer, and bratwurst, along with side attractions including a wiener dog race using […]
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