Wheat price jump attracting acres
A jump in the wheat market is catching the attention of producers. “Prices jumped up in the last week. We were going to have 90 acres to plant this fall, […]
Farm Rescue delivering aid to Nebraska wildfire victims
Farm Rescue volunteers are stepping up to assist farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires in Nebraska. Tim Sullivan, executive director emeritus, says it’s been a troubling year for many producers […]
Weather differences driving uneven crop prospects
An agronomist says crop conditions have been a mixed bag across the Midwest. Ryan Harbison with AgroLiquid says some of the best corn and soybean fields he’s seen are in southern […]
New Soil Health Institute study shows soil health and conservation are improving forage production
New research from the Soil Health Institute could help dairy farmers improve forage quality and overall sustainability on their operations. Dr. Maria Cloutier says Wisconsin farmers using reduced tillage and […]
Seasonal warmth & heat across the Heartland; scattered showers & storms developing on parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers and thunderstorms are overspreading the western tier of the region, including Nebraska and the Dakotas. Dry weather covers the remainder of the Corn Belt, […]
Grains juggling weather, wheat rally and China demand
A commodity broker says he’s keeping a close eye on several grain market factors heading into August. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says variable weather conditions have been impacting […]
Farmers aim to stay profitable as farm losses projected to deepen
A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals a projected $32 billion in losses for major row crop producers in 2027. On this episode of Managing for Profit, […]
Very warm to hot weather to cover much of the Nation; a near-seasonal rainfall pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with the Intermountain West having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual heat. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall […]
USDA issues interim final rule for wetlands
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued an interim final rule to clarify that most wetland determinations made since late November 1990 are considered certified. The interim final rule […]
Heat stress causes cattle losses at South Dakota feedlots
A beef feedlot management specialist says extreme heat and environmental conditions created the potential for significant cattle losses at some South Dakota feedlots. “It’s certainly been a tough week to […]