A western Illinois farmer says planting progress is limited in his area. Brady Holst, who grows corn and soybeans in Hancock County, says he’s not started yet, but neighbors in

A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s in no rush to get started planting. “We’re a little wet and cold.” Jed Bower tells Brownfield additional rain chances are in the forecast,

Corn export sales ticked higher during the week ending April 2nd. The USDA says most of last week’s corn sales were to Japan and Mexico, reflecting the ongoing strong demand

An agronomist says there are cost-effective ways for farmers to maximize their nutrient management program this season. Trey Stephens, who covers southeast Nebraska for Beck’s Hybrids says farmers should utilize

The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says efforts to secure nationwide, year-round sales of E15 fuel blends continue to face setbacks in 2026. Scott Richman tells Brownfield, “We

Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says field fires have been a concern over the past few weeks across the state. “We have seen some sporadic fires around (the state) and

Legislation exempting warehouses from having fire sprinkler systems has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. In his veto statement, Evers says he objects to changing the commercial building code without

Don’t rush into planting just yet. The USDA say that planting is underway in parts of the Corn belt in the latest crop progress and condition report. But, a Beck’s

Across the Corn Belt, patchy precipitation in the upper Midwest is falling in conjunction with an approaching cold front. However, much of the Corn Belt is experiencing dry weather and