Triticale serves dual purposes on Wisconsin dairy
A Wisconsin dairy farmer says triticale is an awesome multi-purpose crop on his farm. Joe Bragger farms in Buffalo County near Waumandee. He tells Brownfield triticale makes an excellent cover […]
Missouri corn and soybean conditions improve
Corn and soybean conditions are still improving across much of the state, despite some variability. USDA says the state’s corn crop is rated 77 percent good to excellent, a slight […]
No complaints as MO hay production continues
Livestock producers in central and southwestern Missouri say the heat is starting to take a toll on some forage in the final month of summer. But Chris Brundick, who raises […]
Garold Cleveringa
87, of Sioux Center
Illinois crop condition improves slightly
A central Illinois farmer is excited about the prospect of a good crop. Marty Marr grows corn and soybeans in Sangamon County. “We’ve only had a couple of bumps in […]
Ag economist says he’s expecting a decline in placements
An ag economist is expecting lower placements in this week’s Cattle on Feed report. In fact, Mississippi State University Extension’s Josh Maples says he wouldn’t be surprised to see a […]
Iowa crop update shows hay and oat harvest, fungicide and pesticide spraying
The USDA says Iowa farmers were busy harvesting hay and oats, while corn and soybeans received fungicide and pesticide applications last week. Southwest Iowa farmer Ralph Lents tells Brownfield he’s […]
Mixed Monday for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were mixed. Near-term development weather looks mostly non-threatening to favorable as major crop tours start to blanket key U.S. growing areas. The USDA says 68% of U.S. soybeans are […]
Hot Michigan summer brings apple harvest closer
A west Michigan apple grower says he expects to start harvesting in the next week. Chris Kropf tells Brownfield production is expected to be down from last year. “We’ve got […]
Minnesota farmer anticipates strong yields
A southeast Minnesota farmer anticipates strong corn and soybean yields this fall. Darin Johnson farms in Faribault County and says there are some parts of the state that have had […]
