On farm research into nitrogen optimization continues
The Wisconsin Legislature funded a nitrogen optimization pilot program, helping farmers learn what their farms use and how farmers could potentially save on fertilizer costs while at the same time […]
Crop nutrition can help stave off tar spot
An agronomist suggests crop nutrition can play an important role in managing tar spot. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says nutrients help corn withstand disease pressure. “Specifically, I like looking at […]
Van Ahn: ag exports still strong despite tariff threats
Over the weekend, President Trump said he would impose a 30 percent tariff on the European Union and Mexico in August and a market analyst says she’s over the tariff […]
Wisconsin crops good, but getting dry hay a challenge
Frequent light rains have been beneficial to crops in most areas of Wisconsin. Jonathan Gibbs farms in the Fox Lake area and is also the current President of the Wisconsin […]
Wet conditions persist in eastern MO
Terry Schwoeppe, a farmer in eastern Missouri, says fields remain wet as the crops move through development. “It’s been very challenging all around, especially trying to get three days without […]
Dryness reducing Michigan’s crop condition
Michigan crop conditions are starting to subside in some areas where drought has been persistent. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield growing conditions have been mixed. “In the […]
Crops a little behind in Minnesota
Crop development is a little behind in Minnesota. Brennen Toquam grows corn and soybeans near Blooming Prairie in the southeast part of the state and tells Brownfield a warm start […]
Cattle futures sharply lower pressured by fund liquidation
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by fund liquidation and the recent trend in wholesale beef. August live cattle was down $2.85 at […]
Crop development near trendline in Iowa
Crop development is near normal in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop numbers show corn silking at 36 percent, one day behind last year and one day ahead of the five-year […]
One extreme to the next in southwestern Illinois
A southwestern Illinois farmer says a wet spring has turned into a dry summer. “Believe it or not, we need rain.” Garrett Hawkins, who farms in Monroe County and serves […]