Recent moisture helps, but drought concerns remain across Central Plains
Some producers in the Central Plains say that despite recent moisture, the on-going drought continues to impact crop conditions and feed supplies. Southwest Nebraska farmer Roric Paulman says his corn […]
Minnesota Corn leader urges Senate to act on year-round E15
A south-central Minnesota farmer who owns shares in a local ethanol plant is encouraged by congressional movement on year-round nationwide E15. Tim Waibel grows corn and soybeans near Courtland and […]
Research shows corn fungicide application at tasseling pays off most often
As disease pressure ramps up across the Corn Belt, many growers are trying to determine the return on investment for fungicide. Tyler Harp with Syngenta tells Brownfield research indicates an […]
Labor shortages continue to strain U.S. dairy farmers, industry pushing for long-term reform
Nationwide labor shortages continue to put pressure on the U.S. dairy industry. Brian Rexing, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Indiana, says the industry is being forced to deal with limited […]
Senate Ag Committee set to release farm bill draft
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to unveil a comprehensive farm bill text today. On a call with reporters this morning, Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley thanked committee chair John […]
Farmers across Illinois are better managing their fields through the work of the Precision Conservation Management program. In this Managing for Profit, Heather Hampton Knodle, a Montgomery Country farmer, discusses […]
Farmers across Illinois are better managing their fields through the work of the Precision Conservation Management program. In this Managing for Profit, Heather Hampton Knodle, a Montgomery Country farmer, discusses […]
Farmers across Illinois are better managing their fields through the work of the Precision Conservation Management program. In this Managing for Profit, Heather Hampton Knodle, a Montgomery Country farmer, discusses […]
Precisely Managing Conservation
Farmers across Illinois are better managing their fields through the work of the Precision Conservation Management program. In this Managing for Profit, Heather Hampton Knodle, a Montgomery Country farmer, discusses […]
A more typical, early Summer weather pattern ahead for much of the Heartland; still active for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures across the northern Plains and much of the West, while hotter-than-normal conditions will cover […]