An entomologist says early planted soybeans in tillage and no-till systems each faced significant pest pressure last season. Michigan State University’s Chris Difonzo tells Brownfield planting soybeans early in no-till systems can prevent slug damage if they put on enough growth. “You want to get the beans out of the ground and starting to grow before the slug […]
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An extension crops educator is encouraged with how Minnesota crops are rebounding from May weather challenges. Dave Nicolai with the University
A Michigan farmer says he finished planting in record time. Sanilac County’s Dennis Gardner tells Brownfield a deep freeze during the winter
Iowa farmers are busy spraying weeds as planting comes to an end. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans in the southeast
A northeastern South Dakota farmer says crops are looking good so far this spring. Ryan Wagner raises wheat, corn, and soybeans
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were down on spillover from bean products while reacting to increased trade
The USDA says Illinois farmers continue to make planting progress. Western Illinois farmer Brady Holst, who’s based in Hancock County, says
A southwestern Indiana farmer says wet weather continues to cause planting delays. Ben Kron raises corn and soybeans in Vanderburgh County. “We’re
The president and CEO of R-CALF USA is requesting a federal investigation into a suspected false report that New World screwworm
A northwest Ohio farmer says the slow start to the 2025 planting season could result in some acres switching from corn
