South-central Kansas harvest could begin next week
A south-central Kansas farmer says corn harvest is right around the corner. “Probably within the next 7-10 days.” Justin Noland farms southwest of Wichita, and he says his crop is […]
The Legislative Junk Drawer: Clearing Out Outdated Laws
Several Midwestern states held primary elections last week, reminding me once again of the importance of voting. No matter what level of government – county, state or federal – casting […]
Drought concerns fade as crops flourish in eastern Iowa
An agronomist with Beck’s says crops across southeast Iowa have performed exceptionally well this growing season. Greg Shepherd tells Brownfield, “Some of the heat was really causing the corn to […]
Margins, demand expectations support ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production rose slightly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.117 million barrels per day, up 10,000 on the week and 24,000 on […]
Cotton, rice acres rise, 2026 crops still smaller than 2025
Farmers planted more cotton and rice in 2026 than originally expected. Those acreage adjustments did push production projections higher on the month, but a lower yield guess for cotton and […]
If the clouds part, Iowans should be able to see plenty of meteors tonight
While the forecast is for mostly cloudy skies across Iowa, dedicated stargazers will still be hoping to spot some bright streaks in the sky as the Perseid meteor shower peaks […]
RNC chair says Iowa is ground zero in GOP majority fight
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters says the road to keeping Republican majorities in the U.S. House and Senate starts in Iowa. “Iowa is ground zero for everything politics in […]
RNC chair says Iowa is ‘ground zero’ in GOP majority fight
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters says the road to keeping Republican majorities in the U.S. House and Senate starts in Iowa. “Iowa is ground zero for everything politics in […]
Management key to maximizing seed budget
Tight margins have many farmers already considering their 2027 crop budgets. Scott Beck, President of Beck’s Hybrids, says research shows seed purchases typically make up 12 to 14% of a […]
Cuts to acreage, yield pull sorghum production lower
2026 U.S. sorghum production will be considerably smaller than 2025. The USDA sees this year’s crop at 296.44 million bushels, a drop of 140.85 million on the year due to […]