Generally favorable weather; a few showers on from the eastern Plains to the upper Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, cool but dry weather favors corn and soybean maturation. Many Midwestern communities reported weekend readings below 40°F, along with scattered frost, although temperatures were not low […]
Late-season warmth & heat to continue; organized rains to favor much of the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions along the Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation […]
Cover crop biomass helps control problem weeds
Cover crops can prevent soil erosion and help retain nutrients, but a good cover crop can also help fight problem weeds, including herbicide resistant weeds like waterhemp and palmer amaranth… […]
NCBA urges U.S. Trade Officials to hold Brazil accountable for unfair practices
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wants Brazil to be held accountable for its trade barriers to U.S. beef exports. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs, says the Brazilian government’s […]
Iowa farmer holding off on fertilizer purchases
A southeast Iowa farmer says fertilizer prices are top of mind heading into fall. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield, “For whatever reason there’s such a discrepancy right now between 32% and […]
Favorable crop conditions in eastern South Dakota
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the corn and soybeans aren’t bad as September begins. Keith Alverson says the corn has had ideal growing conditions and is consistent. “A […]
Live cattle mostly higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were higher with concerns about tight available supplies. October live cattle closed $.17 lower at $235.80 and December […]
Crops look good as silage, potato harvest picks up in Wisconsin
Producers in the Dairy State are in the early stages of corn silage harvesting. Choppers have been rolling in parts of southern Wisconsin for over a week, and now they’re […]
Southeast Missouri corn harvest underway
A farmer in southeast Missouri says corn is variable as harvest continues. “Some fields we thought would be better than they are and some fields that nicely surprised us,” said […]
Southwest Minnesota farmer expects harvest to begin in 3 weeks
A southwest Minnesota farmer estimates corn and soybean harvest to start in about three weeks. Mark Enninga of Fulda says rains have been timely this summer. “It’s almost out of […]