Good harvest expected in northern Illinois

A northern Illinois farmer expects a good corn harvest. Scott Brenner raises row crops, alfalfa, and 1100 dairy cows in Carroll and Stephenson Counties. “June was extremely dry and the […]

Kansas farmer says harvest could start in a month

An eastern Kansas farmer says the recent heat wave could significantly move up the start of her harvest season. Lavell Winsor tells Brownfield, “We anticipate we will start harvest about […]

Wet growing season in Iowa

Farmers in northeast Iowa have been dealing with persistent moisture for months. Chris Grebner with MBS Farms near Nashua says conditions allowed for fieldwork to begin early this spring. “Had […]

Crops improving in west central Indiana

A west central Indiana farmer says his crops are bouncing back after a rough start to the growing season.  Kevin Cox tells Brownfield, “Five to six weeks ago, I had the […]

Using precision technology to improve weed management

The innovation project manager at Beck’s Hybrids says precision technology can help farmers improve weed management. Will Hirschfeld says the company is partnering with Verdant Robotics to utilize its SharpShooter technology, […]

Between the Rows Tour sees drought impacts

The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan’s annual yield tour is finding mixed crop conditions across the state. Research and Agronomy Director Kristin Poley tells Brownfield drought impacts are evident. “We […]