Corn Performance
Going into the final stretch of the growing season, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Jason Welker says that despite a challenging spring, corn in central Nebraska looks really good. He […]
Rainy Iowa State Fair week fuels optimism for corn, soybean yields
An economist points to a rainy week at the Iowa State Fair for his bright outlook when harvest gets underway next month. Christopher Pudenz with Iowa Farm Bureau says rain […]
High input costs could keep farm margins tight into 2027
A chief marketplace officer with FCS Financial says high input costs are squeezing working capital and could keep farm margins tight into 2027. Chad Roberts tells Brownfield the biggest cost […]
Renovated 4-H Building opens at Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair’s 4-H Building has had a major renovation. Rachel Augustine with the Missouri 4-H Foundation tells Brownfield the updates to the structure maintain the historic integrity of […]
Indiana declares disaster emergency after historic flooding damages crops and communities
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a disaster emergency due to historic flooding, tornado, and derecho activity across the state. He says the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will disperse […]
Retired Iowa FFA state president reflects on importance of Iowa State Fair
The recently retired Iowa FFA state president says the Iowa State Fair gives members a unique opportunity to showcase their hard work and achievements. Chloe Zittergruen wrapped up her term […]
Corn export inspections maintain strong push
Corn export inspections remain on pace to meet USDA’s estimate for the current marketing year. The USDA says the top destinations for U.S. corn during the week ending August 13th […]
Butter, nonfat dry milk lead higher cash dairy prices at CME Monday
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 to $0.6950. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Thousands of 4-H projects on display at Iowa State Fair
The Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair has been a popular attraction for fairgoers this year. Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director Emily Saveraid says the […]
Insect pressure varies across Nebraska soybean fields
A crop protection cropping systems specialist says Nebraska soybean growers are seeing varying levels of losses from the state’s top two insects. Justin McMechan with the University of Nebraska says […]