Weather extremes are influencing pest pressure across the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson calls growing conditions “erratic.” “We’ve had really wet, really dry. We’ve had hail and tornadoes, so some of that has been impacting not only the pest community, but also crop quality.” She tells Brownfield spider mites are a problem […]
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Investing in the future of corn. The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center is set to undergo a $17 million expansion.
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what already would have been a weekly gain. U.S. production, yield,
Dec. corn $4.79 and 3/4, down 20 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.92, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $365.60, up
A federal judge has dismissed an attempt by the Trump administration to eliminate Michigan’s cage-free egg law. Nancy Barr with the
One of the largest dairy farms in southern Indiana is recovering after a fire damaged one of its barns. Local fire
The director of producer education for Indiana Pork says protecting the health of the U.S. swine herd remains a top priority
USDA has trimmed its 2026 red meat production projections while increasing expectations for poultry. Beef production is estimated 24.802 billion pounds,
USDA’s sorghum crop estimate is up on the month, but sharply below a year ago. Production is now seen at 291.075
A farmer in central Minnesota could be on the verge of a record crop. Brownton corn and soybean grower Ryan Mackenthun
