Importance of efficient ag equipment
A product specialist with CLAAS says farmers should utilize equipment that increases efficiency. Wes Wortmann says that’s especially important in today’s farm economy. “With commodity prices and machine prices where […]
Kansas farmer says timely rains help soybean crop, increase disease issues on corn
A north central Kansas farmer says recent moisture has helped improve crop conditions. Shale Porter says his soybean crop may have turned a corner recently. “The hot weather last week, […]
Sen. Grassley touts Ethanol for America Act
A bill in the U.S. Senate aims to expand consumer access to E15 fuel blends. Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the Ethanol for America Act would require the U.S. EPA […]
Nebraska farmer has high expectations for soybean crop
A northeast Nebraska farmer says timely rains have helped his soybean crop during pod fill stage. Greg Anderson tells Brownfield, “August is a critical month for soybean production. We’re sitting […]
Christy Wright named next president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana
Christy Wright has been named the next president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana. Wright succeeds Mitch Frazier, who is now the president of IBJ Media Corporation. She previously served as […]
Opportunities for producers to capitalize on a strong calf market
Herd expansion may not be in the cards for some producers, but a livestock economist says there are still opportunities for operators to increase profitability. Kenny Burdine with the University […]
Pollination problems persist across Midwest
Some farmers are closely watching how pollination issues could impact yield potential in their corn crop. Steve Kuiper, a farmer from Knoxville, Iowa, says he’s been finding tassel wrapped corn […]
Man killed in Shenandoah storm was a biker from Kansas City
Shenandoah Police have identified the man killed in the storm that blew in around 3:30 Sunday morning. Shenandoah Police Chief Josh Gray says the man was a rider in the […]
Man killed in Shenandoah storm was a biker from Kansas City
Shenandoah Police have identified the man killed in the storm that blew in around 3:30 Sunday morning. Shenandoah Police Chief Josh Gray says the man was a rider in the […]
Sioux Center’s Highway 75 Project Advancing Despite Wet Weather
Sioux Center’s Highway 75 reconstruction is making strong progress this August, with crews tackling everything from paving to underground infrastructure and pedestrian improvements. Northbound and southbound lanes have now been […]
