MO farmer: heat stress puts corn, soybeans at tipping point
A farmer in northwest Missouri says the crops are at a tipping point, and what happens with the weather moving forward makes a difference. “If we don’t get some good […]
Border ranchers say New World screwworm fight remains critical as Mexico cattle trade set to resume
New World screwworm has kept the border closed to cattle trade with Mexico for the better part of 2 years. Barbara Jackson, a rancher and feedyard owner outside of Tucson, Arizona says […]
Western bean cutworm populations remain elevated for second straight year
A crop specialist says he’s concerned that heavy pest pressure could impact corn production in southwest Nebraska. Shawn Becker with Hogemeyer Hybrids tells Brownfield, “We are seeing a lot of […]
Trade mission reinforces need for U.S. to stay competitive in Southeast Asia
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia underscored the growing competition U.S. producers are facing. Mark McHargue says Japanese and Philippine […]
Illinois wheat checkoff up and running
The Illinois wheat checkoff is up and running. “It officially started July 1st, where assessments were being withheld from grain settlements.” John Howell, who farms in southwestern Illinois and chairs […]
Tar spot found in multiple counties in Ohio as disease continues to spread
Tar spot has been confirmed in Ohio for the first time this year. Adam Byrne, a technical service manager with FMC, says early season weather patterns created the right environment for […]
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6825. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.5325. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.5325 to $1.54. Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 to $1.5475. One sale […]
New crop corn, soybean export sales top 40 million bushels
New crop corn and soybean export sales were solid during the week ending July 23rd. The USDA says new crop corn showed a week-to-week improvement led by unknown destinations and […]
National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply, and Starlink partnership to expand rural broadband access for ag youth
A new partnership with the National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply Company, and Starlink is helping expand access to reliable internet in rural communities. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says more than $500,000 from […]
EPA says label reviews help keep crop protection tools available
A regional EPA administrator says the agency is working to ensure farmers don’t lose access to effective crop protection tools. Region 7’s Jim Macysays his division has been reviewing thousands […]