Timely rains come at the right time for northeast Kansas crops
A northeast Kansas farmer says timely rains have come at a critical time in the growing season. Brett Neibling tells Brownfield corn and soybeans are in excellent shape. “Corn is […]
73% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans good to excellent
U.S. crop condition ratings were mixed on the week. Those ratings continue to vary widely by location and by crop, with weather mixed, but generally seen as favorable for development […]
Ohio’s wheat harvest takes off
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s about to start harvesting his winter wheat crop. Eric Tipton says the recent heat wave was just what the crop needed. “The problem is, […]
Rain delays continue to impact Indiana farmers
A central Indiana farmer says wet weather has slowed progress for many operations across the state. Chris Cherry says some farmers are still trying to finish the 2025 planting season. […]
Nebraska crops catching up after temps, moisture
A northeast Nebraska farmer says crop conditions are in good shape despite some challenges early in the growing season. Quentin Connealy farms along the Missouri river about 45 minutes north […]
Northeast Arkansas farmer says crops still behind schedule
Joe Christian, a farmer in northeast Arkansas, tells Brownfield it’s been difficult for rice and soybeans to recover from the excessive spring rains. “All of our soybeans are up and […]
Iowa Lottery spokesperson retires after 25 years
The woman who has been the main spokesperson for the Iowa Lottery is retired as of today. Mary Neubauer started at the Lottery in October of 1999 as everyone was […]
Knee-to-waist high corn in SD as July begins
Two eastern South Dakota farmers say the corn is knee-to-waist high. In Davison, Aurora and Sanborn Counties, Chet Edinger says some of the corn is yellowing due to excessive rains […]
Red meat exports crucial to corn profitability
The senior vice president of industry relations with the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) says red meat exports are crucial to the profitability of corn farmers. John Hinners says around […]
Tar spot reports expanding this week
Michigan State University’s plant pathologist says he’s reviewing reports of tar spot as it spreads near the Indiana border. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It looks like it’s probably tar spot, but we […]
