Will southern rust sequel occur?
Many Midwestern corn farmers are probably wondering if southern rust will be a problem again this year. Iowa State University Extension field crops pathologist Alison Robertson says there were historic […]
Lawmaker says Wisconsin’s community solar bill sends a message
As Wisconsin’s State Assembly wrapped up its session Friday, Representative Travis Tranel says an important vote sends a strong message about building solar and wind generation on prime farmland. Tranel […]
Flood says progress being made on year-round E15 compromise
Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood says lawmakers are feverishly working to find a compromise on nationwide, year-round 15. “On the last call I was on, all I will say is, I […]
Dairy farmer says beef on dairy hurts overall dairy finances
A Wisconsin dairy farmer says the apparent profits from beef on dairy don’t make up for the shrinking milk checks from having too much milk. Mike Yager milks about 325 […]
Thompson says farm bill proposal brings Prop 12 fix
The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says his proposed Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 would bring a federal solution to California’s Proposition 12. Glenn “GT” […]
Midterm elections expected to narrow legislative window
The top lobbyist for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the mid-term elections will likely impact legislative priorities. Ethan Lane, senior vice president of government affairs says there’s a […]
Temps continue in a wide-range across the Heartland; seasonal weather across the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, cold, blustery weather prevails. Snow showers are occurring downwind of unfrozen sections of the Great Lakes. Monday morning’s low temperatures dipped below 0°F in parts of […]
Spring into Nitrogen Planning
Spring is just around the corner and that means farmers are thinking about the approaching growing season. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Heather Vosburgh, says there are several considerations […]
Cattle slaughter pace slows as USDA reports a sharp drop in January marketings
An ag economist says the slaughter pace for cattle is slowing. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says the USDA had marketings down 13 percent for January in this […]
Mild, late-Winter temps for many; a seasonally active weather pattern for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with near- or below-normal temperatures limited to the northern U.S. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather in […]