Hawley: DOE will put a stop to Grain Belt Express
A U.S. Senator from Missouri says the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary will be putting a stop to the Grain Belt Express. On social media, Josh Hawley said he talked […]
Rains help Nebraska pastures, weed management key for white clover
A pasture and land management specialist with Corteva Agriscience says recent rains have helped give pastures a boost across Nebraska. Abe Smith tells Brownfield, “We started off the season like […]
Adverse weather impacting some key global ag regions
The lead atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says he’s keeping a close eye on several key agricultural regions across the globe. Eric Snodgrass says the European Wheat Belt has […]
Steady growing season for southwest Iowa farmer
A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s been pleased with crop conditions throughout the growing season. John Long raises corn and soybeans near Sidney in Fremont County. “A lot of people […]
Near-seasonal temps (cool for some) & adequate to surplus rainfall ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in much of the West, as well as areas along and east of a line from […]
Pillen says Japan remains critical market for ag trade
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says the Trump administration’s tariff policy could have some impacts on market access for ag goods in Japan. “Short term, that might ding a little […]
NCBA says domestic NWS sterile fly facility is needed
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a domestic New World screwworm sterile fly production facility is urgently needed. Colin Woodall says the northward movement of the pest […]
MSU research digs into behavioral changes to build ag resiliency
An ag economist is working to build decision tools for specialty crop growers to navigate through extreme climate events. Tor Tolhurst with Michigan State University studies how rare events can […]
Live cattle mixed ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.55 lower at $219.22 and October live cattle […]
IL Corn sees wins in OBBBA
The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the recently passed reconciliation package has major wins for agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says the legislation […]