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Drought, low snowpack raise prevent plant questions in Nebraska
Uncertainty over water availability this summer has a western Nebraska farmer considering prevent plant insurance. Andy Groskopf says the ongoing drought and limited runoff from snowpack Wyoming have producers in
Waterhemp Pressure Growing
This Spotlight on Soybeans is brought to you by Missouri Soybean Farmers and their checkoff. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s becoming more concerned about the number
El Nino could come soon, USDA’s Brad Rippey says
An ag meteorologist says a transition to an El Nino weather pattern is becoming more and more likely. “Which, ultimately, should be good for drought easing across much of the
May catfishing tips with River Certified’s Spencer Bauer
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2026 farm income picture cloudy
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says there’s an air of uncertainty over the 2026 farm income picture. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says farmers saw
Teaming up with Enlist
Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says the Enlist weed control system provides farmers with excellent control of tough weeds that have already emerged. When tank mixed with a
House expected to vote on nationwide E15 sales bill this week
The U.S. House is expected to take up a bill this week that would authorize the sale of nationwide, year-round E15. Chairman of the Nebraska Ethanol Board and McCook farmer
Armyworm moths already plentiful
An entomologist says she’s paying close attention to the number of true armyworm moths flying north this spring. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells
Higher diesel, seed prices may temper cover crop interest
An extension educator suspects rising input costs could slow cover crop adoption. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says there’s a lot of interest in using covers in the
Soybeans bounce ahead of upcoming talks with China
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts saw a bounce, pulling the nearby months to a modestly higher finish for the week, optimistic about the upcoming trade
