Hot, dry weather speeds up Kansas corn harvest
Corn harvest is underway for south-central Kansas farmer James Moreland. “Dryland in this area has been somewhere between 80 and 100 bushel an acre. For our area, that’s pretty good. […]
Tyson closures add new hurdle for beef industry
The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concerned following the abrupt closure of a beef processing facility in Illinois. Gene Copenhaver says while this is an exciting time […]
Heavy August rains boost Ohio corn and soybeans, also creating disease concerns
A north central Ohio farmer says the recent rainfall has helped advance this year’s corn and soybean crop. Patty Mann says they have gotten over 9 inches of rain in the […]
Indiana growers evaluate long-term crop impacts from severe weather
A southeast Indiana farmer says recent severe weather has led to widespread flooding across the state. Roger Wenning says his area has gotten more than 8 inches of rain in […]
USDA hears from Illinois farmers on modernization plan
The USDA’s chief scientist says farmer input is vital to the department’s ongoing data modernization efforts. During a listening session at the Illinois State Fair, Dr. Scott Hutchins, who also […]
Corn Performance
Going into the final stretch of the growing season, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Jason Welker says that despite a challenging spring, corn in central Nebraska looks really good. He […]
Rainy Iowa State Fair week fuels optimism for corn, soybean yields
An economist points to a rainy week at the Iowa State Fair for his bright outlook when harvest gets underway next month. Christopher Pudenz with Iowa Farm Bureau says rain […]
High input costs could keep farm margins tight into 2027
A chief marketplace officer with FCS Financial says high input costs are squeezing working capital and could keep farm margins tight into 2027. Chad Roberts tells Brownfield the biggest cost […]
Renovated 4-H Building opens at Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair’s 4-H Building has had a major renovation. Rachel Augustine with the Missouri 4-H Foundation tells Brownfield the updates to the structure maintain the historic integrity of […]
Indiana declares disaster emergency after historic flooding damages crops and communities
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a disaster emergency due to historic flooding, tornado, and derecho activity across the state. He says the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will disperse […]