Fertilizer supply disruptions could cause acreage shifts for upcoming crop year in Brazil
An ag economist at Purdue University says the conflict in Iran could impact crop production in Brazil for the 2026-2027 growing season. Joana Colussi says the country has become more […]
Kennedy says HHS will closely monitor lab-grown protein products
Federal lawmakers are asking the Food and Drug Administration to provide more oversight of lab-grown protein products. During a hearing on Tuesday, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds gave an example […]
Corn Belt Ports partnering with higher education to strengthen workforce development
The director of operations for the Corn Belt Ports says a new partnership with Western Illinois University is set to make it easier for the next generation to find careers […]
Using proactive management to combat profit loss from soybean cyst nematode
Protecting profitability from soybean cyst nematode. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Horacio Lopez-Nicora with Ohio State University Extension explains what farmers need to do to build a proactive […]
A pattern shift to much cooler; seasonally active, perhaps still wet, unsettled for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of broadly below-normal temperatures from the Southwest to the northern and central Plains and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather […]
A more active pattern getting underway on parts of the Plains; milder across the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, lingering chilly weather is limited to eastern areas, including Ohio. Meanwhile, Wednesday’s high temperatures will reach 80°F or higher as far north as Iowa. Dry weather […]
Reducing food waste to celebrate Earth Day
A 2025 EPA report found that the average U.S. family of 4 put nearly $3,000 worth of food in the trash annually. As we celebrate Earth Day, Sav Maive with […]
Planting “a few days out” for eastern Iowa farmer
Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton says his planting season should get started by the end of the week. “We had plenty of rain here the last few weeks that’s kept […]
Planting pace picking up in central Iowa
A central Iowa farmer says planting progress is starting to pick up steam in his area. Morey Hill raises corn and soybeans near Madrid. “Everybody was sure anxious to get […]
U.S. sugar producers close to collapse as Alliance calls for higher tariffs on imports
The American Sugar Alliance is asking the U.S. Trade Representative to use Section 310 authorities to stop subsidized imports from harming farmers. Rob Johansson tells Brownfield producers have lost more […]