Tassel wrap on many farmers’ minds
A Bayer agronomist says many farmers across the Midwest are dealing with corn that is facing pollination issues due to tassel wrap. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in western Illinois, says […]
Heat, humidity winding-down across the Heartland; heavy storms center on the Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, a cold front continues to spark widespread showers and locally severe thunderstorms. The front also delineates a sharp temperature gradient, with Wednesday’s high temperatures expected to […]
Soybean disease pressure could intensify in August
An extension plant pathologist says the U.S. soybean crop could be susceptible to more disease pressure in August. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says extreme temperatures swings […]
Seasonal heat, humidity to return; organized rain, storms to continue across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of the West. Meanwhile, above-normal rainfall across […]
Implementing additional conservation practices
Ag groups are calling on Congress to fully fund Conservation Technical Assistance in the 2026 appropriations package. In this episode of Managing for Profit, the National Wildlife Federation explains the […]
Low commodity prices challenge farmers
An ag economist says it’s been a difficult marketing year for row crop farmers. “You’ve seen the value of what’s in the field go down, while what you’re going to […]
Australia reopening its market to U.S. beef has larger implications
For the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s […]
A stormy week in South Dakota
Some farmers in eastern South Dakota say they are relieved after checking fields and buildings after a confirmed Derecho moved through on Monday. Doug Noem, who raises corn and soybeans […]
Reports of corn lodging from Monday night storm
A line of thunderstorms damaged crops and property across the Upper Midwest Monday night. Denton Bruening with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says strong winds were the primary culprit. “It […]
USDA relocation plan gets mixed response
A state director of agriculture says relocating USDA offices can benefit the people the agency serves. The USDA says it plans to relocate resources to five hub locations in the […]