Soil moisture levels lower than last year in much of Missouri
It’s been a generally dry start to 2026 in Missouri. The USDA says soil moisture levels at the beginning of January were below a year ago, with just over half […]
December temps impacted ag in Minnesota
Cold weather dominated Minnesota late last year. The USDA says the average statewide temperature was more than 3 degrees below normal, while precipitation levels were close to what the state […]
Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program promotes gas monitor use and farm safety
Coordinators of Michigan’s Manure Hauler Certification program say awareness about air quality is increasing across livestock farms. Michigan Farm Bureau’s Tess Van Gorder tells Brownfield manure safety and emergency response […]
Michigan sees impact from a couple of rounds of snow
December in Michigan was bookended by snow. The USDA says early month snow and cold temperatures gave way to warmer conditions in mid-month, which was followed by another winter blast […]
Wide range of December temperatures in Kentucky impacting ag
December weather in Kentucky was wide-ranging. The USDA says temperatures for the month didn’t have much of a pattern, either bitterly cold or very mild, and the drought conditions from […]
Kansas winter wheat rating above a year ago
Kansas’ winter wheat crop kicked off 2026 with solid ratings. The USDA says 60% of the crop is in good to excellent shape, 13% more than this time last year. […]
Indiana Farm Bureau members outline 2026 policy priorities with state legislators
The 2026 Indiana legislative session is officially underway. Ryan Hoff, INFB’s senior director of government relations, says property tax reform and supporting local communities remain two of the top priorities […]
Naig announces Iowa Farm Act
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig has announced plans to introduce the Iowa Farm Act during the 2026 state legislative session. He tells Brownfield the comprehensive package is similar to a […]
Iowa farmer adjusts nitrogen strategy amid high input costs
The prospect of low commodity prices and high input costs has farmers like Mark Mueller considering crop fertility changes. The eastern Iowa corn and soybean grower says he recently purchased […]
Soil moisture a concern for Iowa
Snow during the early part of December didn’t have much of an impact on ag in Iowa. The USDA says that while most of Iowa saw measurable snowfall last month, […]