Michigan CCA program sees refresh
Michigan’s Certified Crop Advisor Program is expanding its board for the first time since it was established more than thirty years ago. State Administrator Chuck Lippstreu with the Michigan Agri-Business Association tells […]
Truth, Trust, and Talking About Food
I was recently at the Missouri State Fair, making my usual rounds through the Agriculture Building. As I stood in front of the prize-winning cured country hams, I overheard a […]
2025 a difficult year for many farming families
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about the direction of the U.S. ag economy. “I think if you’re not concerned then you’re not paying attention,” said Dave Walton. “It’s […]
Little harvest activity in southeastern Iowa
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says there hasn’t been much harvesting going on in his area. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield, “No harvest has started on my farm. Not a lot […]
Chopping underway for eastern Iowa farmer, harvest starting soon
Field activity is picking up steam for eastern Iowa farmer Lance Lillibridge. “We chopped corn (Sunday). That was about all the harvesting we’ve done so far. It looked pretty good.” […]
House passes US Grain Standards Authorization Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, says the integrity of the grain inspection systems […]
Commodity prices could begin to rebound in 2026
A grain and oil seed analyst says there could be some improvement for commodity prices in 2026. Bree Baatz with Terrain says the bottom price for corn was set […]
Pre-harvest weed management considerations
Time is running out for most farmers to take steps to minimize the spread of weeds before harvest. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says combines are notorious […]
Union of Concerned Scientists urges USDA to withdraw reorganization plan
A national non-profit with more than 500,000 members is urging the USDA to withdraw its proposed reorganization plan. Karen Perry Stillman with the Union of Concerned Scientists says details so […]
Calmer corn heads provide more efficiency for farmers
Marion Calmer, CEO of Calmer, says the companies corn heads offer producers more efficiency and throughput for all available equipment on the market. Marion Calmer: The post Calmer corn heads […]