EPA proposes end to DEF-related engine deratements
The U.S. EPA has proposed changes to federal diesel emissions regulations that would eliminate vehicle deratements caused by Diesel Exhaust Fluid system failures. T.J. Wilson, deputy director of rural policy […]
Western Corn Belt farmers prepare for rising corn disease pressure
As the U.S. corn crop faces increased disease pressure, two farmers in the Western Corn Belt say crop health remains a top priority. South-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen says he’s […]
Tar spot found in Southwest Wisconsin, growers urged to keep scouting
Tar spot has been confirmed in Wisconsin for the first time this season. University of Wisconsin’s Damon Smith tells Brownfield the disease was found by an ag consultant in Lafayette […]
U.S. dairy exports jump 14 percent in May, extending growth streak to eight consecutive months
The senior dairy analyst with Terrain says strong U.S. dairy export growth continues to help boost producer profitability. But, Ben Lane says there have been shifts in demand. “We had […]
USDA cuts U.S. wheat crop guess further
U.S. wheat production has been hit hard in 2026 by weather and slow demand, which affected yield and planted area. The USDA now has winter wheat production at 990.475 million […]
Cash dairy prices mixed to end the week
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 to $0.69. One sale was reported at $0.69. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0175 to $1.5475. One sale was reported at $1.5625. Cheese barrels were up $0.10 to $1.56 Two sales were reported at $1.55 and […]
Purdue weed scientist: 2026 has been a “nightmare” for weed control
A Purdue University Extension specialist says weed control has been difficult for farmers this year. “It’s been a nightmare for trying to control weeds,” he says. Tommy Butts says […]
USDA corn, soybean crop estimates rise as wheat falls
The USDA has raised its 2026 corn and soybean production estimates, while trimming the outlook for wheat. The larger corn and soybean numbers followed the late June acreage adjustments by […]
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Irrigation helping northeast Nebraska crops weather dry conditions
Northeast Nebraska farmer Quentin Conneally says this year’s rainfall has been feast or famine. “It seems like a fine line to get some rains running north towards Sioux Falls and […]