Timely weather supports yield potential across Iowa
A north-central Iowa farmer says his crops are in excellent condition as the growing season enters its final stages. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “We finally have turned the corner. It’s […]
Central Missouri farmer prepares for early corn harvest
A farmer in central Missouri says corn harvest is expected to begin soon. Andy Clay from Moniteau County tells Brownfield… “We’re gonna try to get the combine and the grain […]
New documentary highlights the micro-industry of Iowa State Fair parking
About a million people visit the Iowa State Fair every year, and there are only about 15,000 parking spaces on the fairgrounds, which has led to a micro-industry of nearby […]
South Dakota lawmakers weigh difficult path to passing farm bill in 2026
The South Dakota Congressional delegation says a farm bill will need bipartisan support if it’s going to cross the finish line by the end of the year. Senate Majority Leader […]
Northwest Missouri youth exhibit champion steers at Missouri State Fair
Two northwest Missouri youth exhibitors have the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers at the Missouri State Fair. “It’s really a dream come true,” says Reagan Rodgers, a member […]
Details released on Stuart shooting of woman and State Trooper
The Iowa Department of Public Safety has released more information on the shooting death Tuesday of a woman in Stuart and the wounding of a state trooper. Officers responded to […]
Nonfat dry milk jumps higher while butter slides in Wednesday CME dairy trade
Cash dairy prices were mostly down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to […]
High heat restricts ethanol production, margins solid
U.S. ethanol production declined over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.089 million barrels per day, down 28,000 on the week as high temperatures […]
CropVoice Whole Farm helping corn and soybean farmers with earlier disease detection
A new digital platform could help farmers make more informed management decisions in corn and soybeans. Gary Schaefer, chief commercial officer with InterPlant, says CropVoice Whole Farm is another tool […]
Prop 12 fix vital omission from Senate farm bill
The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the industry needs a new farm bill to include a legislative fix for California’s Prop 12. Katie Brown, a fifth-generation hog […]