Hollow soybean plants signal new pest pressure from Dectes stem borer
The Michigan Soybean Committee is encouraging growers to scout for a new pest found in August. Research director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield Dectes stem borer was confirmed in Mid-Michigan last […]
Ohio Mesonet could help farmers navigate weather extremes and challenging field conditions
An ag weather and climate specialist says a growing network of weather stations is helping farmers access critical data. Aaron Wilson with Ohio State University Extension says the Ohio Mesonet […]
Flood watch adds to harvest concerns across the Midwest
A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. “Basically, we’re wet like everybody else.” Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field […]
Ex-Spencer employee pleads guilty to theft, ordered to pay over $100,000 in restitution
A former finance assistant for the City of Spencer has pleaded guilty to first degree theft and a judge has ordered her to repay the city tens of thousands of […]
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) confirmed in Wisconsin cattle
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the presence of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County. […]
Indiana lawmaker seeks dyed diesel relief for farmers as harvest fuel costs surge
An Indiana state representative says more needs to be done to provide meaningful relief for farmers as diesel prices remain at historic highs. Beau Baird says expanded access to red […]
Record cheese, butterfat exports point to strong 2026 for dairy
2026 could be another record year for U.S. dairy exports. CoBank ag economist Abbi Groves says international business continues to be strong. “We have seen record exports for butterfat and […]
TV show helps Des Moines police close 1997 cold case
After nearly three decades, a suspect is now in custody in a central Iowa vehicular homicide case. Des Moines police say 64-year-old Leslie Ruby died just outside his eastside home […]
Astronaut Whitson wins new praises from aviation peers
One of Iowa’s space heroes is adding another honor to her long list of accomplishments. Peggy Whitson was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in a weekend ceremony […]
Combine equipment settings and operator skill critical for capturing more soybeans
Harvest losses could be a defining factor in profitability for some farmers. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator Eric Anderson says about four soybeans per square foot after a combine […]