Agriculture News
Drive to Feed Kids sets out to pack 250,000 meals at Missouri State Fair
It’s the tenth year for Missouri Farmers Care’s Drive to Feed Kids. This year, FFA members and ag organizations from across the state are packing 250,000 meals in honor of
Iowa Cattlemen focused on building next generation of beef industry leaders
The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says the Iowa State Fair provides a valuable opportunity to connect with the next generation of cattle producers. Bryan Whaley says launching a
Nebraska specialist urges careful consideration of insecticide costs
A cropping systems specialist says farmers should weigh the cost of pest control versus the return on investment. Justin McMechan with the University of Nebraska says confirmations of soybean tentiform
Naig: Iowa expanding Cattle and Conservation Working Lands program
More Iowa cattle producers will soon be eligible for a cost-share program designed to improve water quality. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program
Historic Indiana flooding threatens crop potential as farmers continue to evaluate storm damage
Indiana’s State Climatologist says last week’s historic flooding is raising concerns about the long-term impact on the 2026 crop. Dr. Beth Hall says some areas saw anywhere from 4 to
Brazil crop concerns could provide support for U.S. Corn
A market analyst says weather challenges in South America could push commodity prices higher for U.S. farmers this fall. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says some parts are facing
Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Freeman, SD
Farmers are facing a range of challenges that could limit yield potential. Stu Carlson, an agronomist who covers parts of the Upper Midwest, says the company’s latest genetics offer hybrid
Seasonal warmth, heat and rainfall for most, a drier trend ahead for others across most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the U.S. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to portions
While heat continues on parts of the Plains, more seasonal environs cover much of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, widely-scattered showers and t-storms are mostly limited to northwestern areas and environs. However, pockets of moderate lowland flooding continue in central sections of Illinois and Indiana,

Precision During Corn Silage Harvest Can Protect Feed Quality and Farm Safety
As corn silage season approaches, a Northwest Iowa dairy specialist is encouraging producers to focus on four key factors that can influence feed quality for the entire year. Northwest Iowa
