A young farmer says providing a space for 4-H youth to raise livestock has been an inspiring addition to incorporate into their operation. Taylor Schomaker says she recently started a free sponsorship program that pairs youth with animals to be shown at the local fair. “It’s one thing to watch your own kids grow, we […]
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A crop specialist says he’s concerned that heavy pest pressure could impact corn production in southwest Nebraska. Shawn Becker with Hogemeyer
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia underscored the growing competition U.S. producers
The Illinois wheat checkoff is up and running. “It officially started July 1st, where assessments were being withheld from grain settlements.”
Tar spot has been confirmed in Ohio for the first time this year. Adam Byrne, a technical service manager with FMC, says
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6825. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.5325. Two sales were
New crop corn and soybean export sales were solid during the week ending July 23rd. The USDA says new crop corn
A new partnership with the National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply Company, and Starlink is helping expand access to reliable internet in rural communities. Jill
A regional EPA administrator says the agency is working to ensure farmers don’t lose access to effective crop protection tools. Region
A jump in the wheat market is catching the attention of producers. “Prices jumped up in the last week. We were
