Paper stalks, weak stands: harvest risks rising in untreated corn fields
Nitrogen loss and disease pressure could compromise corn stands going into harvest. Dan Bjorklund is a technical agronomist with Iowa-based Landus Cooperative and says record rainfall this summer resulted in […]
Likely Iowa candidate for governor lists likely priority issues
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra hasn’t set a date to formally launch his campaign for governor, but is dropping hints about his future. Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, was at the […]
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USDA strengthens screwworm surveillance in Mexico with on-site staff and efforts to expand fly production
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA now has staff on the ground in Mexico to help in the fight against New World screwworm. “We are not just able to […]
Winter wheat planting could be in danger this fall
A southeast Kansas farmer says winter wheat planting could face some significant challenges this fall. Ben Bellar says the crop should be planted by mid-October, but excessive moisture and a […]
“Big carries = big opportunity,” says grain market economist Ed Usset
An extension grain market economist is confident there will be marketing opportunities in the months ahead. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota says large carries in the market can […]
Biking group releases phase 2 of Iowa study
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has released the second phase of its study on the impact of biking on the state. “This phase of the study found that 40 percent of […]
Commodity markets see mixed trade this week, economist says
An ag economist says there’s been mixed trade in the commodity markets this week. Greg McBride with Allendale says corn futures continue to evaluate Friday’s USDA Supply and Demand report. […]
Eastern Corn Belt drought likely to linger
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the late summer drought in the eastern Corn Belt is likely to linger. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “We’ve got several climate […]
High-dollar farmland sales continue across Iowa, led by $24K per acre deal
A farm real estate specialist says farmland sales have been strong in Iowa despite challenging economic conditions. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says sale prices have been exceptionally […]