A University of Wisconsin weed specialist says the lack of rain has given some weeds an advantage over crops. Rodrigo Werle tells Brownfield it was dry for more than ten days before Thursday’s storm system, which was good for planting but not good for weed control. “We’ve planted a lot of crops. We’ve sprayed our […]
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Indiana’s governor says farmers are part of the solution of the Make America Healthy Again initiative. Mike Braun says the state is working
A northeast Iowa farmer says timely rains have improved alfalfa conditions this year. Matt Hoeft tells Brownfield his second cutting was
The National Milk Producers Federation says a bipartisan bill recently introduced into the U.S. Senate could end deceptive labeling for non-dairy
Several facility improvements will greet visitors to the 2025 Illinois State Fair. Kristi Jones, deputy director of the Illinois Department of
The USDA is reporting a strong week for new crop corn export sales. Corn is competitively priced, and sales during the
The past chairman of the U.S. Grains Council says new demand is necessary to lift the current price environment for farmers.
Many farmers are finalizing plans for seeding a fall cover crop. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says growers who use the cover
An extension entomologist says soybean gall midge is a difficult crop pest to manage. Bob Koch with the University of Minnesota
A climatologist says crops in some parts of the Corn Belt and Delta regions have benefited from this summer’s weather patterns.
