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Registration for Trump’s Iowa speech kicking off countdown to America’s 250th
America250, the commission created to plan events celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, has released a few more details about the kick-off event planned on the Iowa State Fairgrounds next week. […]
Crop conditions in Nebraska are inconsistent
A south-central Nebraska farmer says corn and soybean crop conditions are extremely variable. Randy Uhrmacher tells Brownfield that moisture has been hit-or-miss this spring. “I don’t see any records happening […]
South Dakota crops: 63% corn and 62% soybeans rated good to excellent
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says his crops look good. Todd Hanten says he was able to start planting early, and his crops were ahead of schedule. “As far as […]
Weather slowing winter wheat harvest in Kansas
A south-central Kansas farmer says excessive rainfall has significantly slowed this year’s winter wheat harvest pace. Tim Turek says, “I’ve cut one combine bin full of wheat.” He tells Brownfield that […]
First cutting of hay 57% complete in Missouri
A break in rain events is helping some Missouri farmers advance hay harvest. Tony Hancock is with the Missouri Department of Agriculture. “The hay equipment has come out in full […]
Hog futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were up ahead of the week’s direct business. Feeders did have some support from the lower move in corn. […]
Michigan corn conditions improve week to week
The USDA says corn conditions improved in Michigan over the last week. Monday’s crop progress report says the state’s corn crop is rated 57% good to excellent as of Sunday, […]
Minnesota crops off to better start in 2025
Crops in southern Minnesota are off to a better start compared to a year ago. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says corn and soybeans look even after extensive planting delays […]
North Iowa farmer says crops are behind
A north central Iowa farmer says crop development is behind. Chris Edgington of Saint Ansgar tells Brownfield he didn’t begin planting until May 5th. “Crop conditions aren’t as good, we […]
