Red crown rot detections increasing

The agronomy education lead at Beck’s Hybrids says more cases of suspected red crown rot are popping up in Illinois this year. Matt Montgomery says more farmers are closely examining […]

Baldwin wants Dairy PRIDE attached to farm bill

A Wisconsin Senator who wants the Food and Drug Administration to enforce dairy standards of identity wants her legislation mandating enforcement to cross the finish line this time. Tammy Baldwin […]

Superior Ag and Premier Companies explore merger 

Two-Indiana based farmer-owned cooperatives have announced they are exploring a merger to strengthen their customer offerings. In a joint statement, Superior Ag and Premier Companies said they are looking to expand […]

Apple production outlook mixed

The U.S. Apple Association is calling for a slight bump in production this year, but heat stress in Michigan could put a drag on expectations. West Michigan grower Chris Kropf […]

August heat impacting crops

An agronomist with Burrus Seed says the latest heat wave is impacting the Midwestern corn crop. Dana Harder, who covers Missouri and west central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “It seems we’re […]