Michigan potato farmers beat the rain: Walther Farms recap harvest
Dry conditions brought an early end to Michigan’s potato harvest in October. Megan Vande Giessen works at Walther Farms’ Three Rivers location. “We did face a little bit of heat […]
U.S. corn export inspections double year-over-year on strong global demand
The USDA is reporting another solid week for corn and wheat export inspections. Favorable pricing has boosted global demand for both corn and wheat, with weekly corn inspections more than […]
A Look at Seed Guides and Investing in Public Breeding Programs
Bryan Stobaugh, the Director of Licensing and Commercialization at Missouri Soybeans, says the state soybean checkoff continues to invest in public breeding programs and seed lines to drive innovation. Learn […]
98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo breaks attendance record
The 98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo has broken its all-time attendance record with more than 73,000 FFA members and guests participating in the event. Three thousand volunteers took […]
Good yields, rising costs: Iowa farmer eyes 2026 profit pressures
A west central Iowa farmer describes a hectic harvest this fall. “It was rampant.” Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County and tells Brownfield they finished harvest the […]
HPAI in Ottawa County commercial poultry
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ottawa County. The state says the commercial flock is the county’s third […]
Illinois ag director: farmer mental health support ‘more important than ever’
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmer mental health resources are more important than ever. Jerry Costello says farmers are feeling the effect of increased input costs […]
Harvest surprises: U.S. yields disappoint while data drought clouds markets
The grain markets are eager to learn more about U.S. harvest results. Analyst Angie Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting says the USDA’s October supply and demand report was absent because […]
Growth Energy CEO says SAF production could provide long-term support for U.S. farmers
The CEO of Growth Energy says expanding domestic sustainable aviation fuel production could help support the down ag economy. Emily Skor says growth in the low-carbon fuel market could help […]
Plan ahead: Strong Weed Management Starts with Residuals and Flexibility
As harvest wraps, farmers are thinking about weed control plans for next season. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis says the key components of effective weed management plans include […]