Harvest better than expected despite drought, says Michigan Corn president
The Michigan Corn Growers Association president says drought conditions have taken the top end off yields in his region. John Delmotte grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Monroe County. “Harvest conditions […]
Variable rainfall leads to inconsistent yields in southwest Nebraska
Southwest Nebraska farmer Jan TenBensel says soybean yields have been extremely variable this year. “It looked really good, but it wasn’t quite as good as it looked, but not a […]
Soybean yields a bright spot for northeast Kansas farmer
A northeast Kansas farmer says his soybean yields have been a pleasant surprise. Brett Neibling tells Brownfield, “I would say it’s probably well above the average for yield. I was […]
November SNAP payments could be delayed due to ongoing government shutdown
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says the ongoing federal government shutdown could impact November payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Emily Weikert Bryant says millions of hungry Americans could go without […]
New study shows year-end farmer assistance could misrepresent overall crop losses
An ag economist at Ohio State University says a new study shows year-end farmer assistance could misrepresent overall crop losses. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says policies need to change. “One of the solutions […]
Serious charges against suspects in northwest Iowa carjacking
Authorities in Iowa and Minnesota say a pregnant woman was threatened with a knife and seriously injured during a carjacking in northwest Iowa and the two suspects now face serious […]
Harvest pace accelerates in Illinois as dry conditions persist
A pair of Illinois farmers say the dry weather continues to push harvest pace. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County in the central part of […]
Combines keep rolling in Wisconsin
Harvesting continues in Wisconsin. Joe Amberg has farmland near Hillsdale that he rents to a neighbor, and says his combines are rolling. “Corn hasn’t been touched in this area yet […]
Disaster Advocacy Assistance in Sioux County Ending October 31
In-person Disaster Case Advocacy assistance in Sioux County will end on Friday, October 31, 2025. That date also marks the final day the program will accept new cases related to […]
Statewide Ohio drought once again cutting into soybean yields
A soybean and small grains specialist at Ohio State University says soybean yields have been impacted by late-season drought. Laura Lindsey says pods are small and dry. “We actually had […]