Drought creating challenges for Wisconsin producers of all types
An eastern Wisconsin specialty crop grower says the ongoing drought has created some challenges this year. Robyn Calvey, who owns Park Ridge Organics in Fon du Lac County, tells Brownfield, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 31, 2026
Sep. corn $5.15, up 3 centsSep. soybeans $12.75 and 1/4, down 1 centSep. soybean meal $334.60, down $3.60Sep. soybean oil 70.50, down 9 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $7.56 and 1/2, down […]
57% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellent
National crop condition ratings were mixed over the past week. Key U.S. growing areas continue to experience a wide range of weather, and at this stage of the season for […]
The wettest August in decades could impact Ohio harvest outlook this fall
A crop science professor at Ohio State University says record-breaking rainfall across the state could impact crop yields this fall. Alex Lindsey says some areas received up to15 inches of […]
Southwest Indiana farmer prepares for harvest as excess rainfall raises questions about crop potential
A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s about a week away from harvest. “We’re anxious to get out there and see what we really have,” he says. Ben Kron says crop […]
AGI’s new fertilizer blending technology benefiting farmers through increased retailer efficiency
The senior director of North America commercial sales for AGI says new technology is allowing for more efficient fertilizer blending at retail facilities. Karen Carmichael says AGI’s expanded BlendPro declining-weight […]
Two Arrested After Orange City Police Pursuit Ends Near Sheldon; One Charged with Felony Eluding
Two out-of-state men were arrested Sunday following a vehicle pursuit involving Orange City Police that ended near Sheldon. The Orange City Police Department says 21-year-old Henry Kwame Tandoh Otchere of […]
Huma – 2026 Farm Progress Show
The 2026 Farm Progress Show, which took place from September 1-3 in Boone, Iowa, is a great opportunity for agribusinesses to showcase their new products and practices to farmers and […]
National Taxpayers Union calls for neutral analysis of data centers
Data centers have become a flash point around the state, with some Iowa counties enacting moratoriums. Both candidates for governor have proposed tax changes for data centers. National Taxpayers Union […]
Tree dropping leaves already? Iowa forester says it’ll likely be okay
Some Iowa homeowners may notice the leaves on certain trees are turning yellow or brown and dropping earlier than usual this season. According to the Iowa DNR, they could have […]