Tar spot detected in central Iowa
Tar spot has been confirmed in a central Iowa corn field. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Dr. Alison Robertson says the detection in Poweshiek County is not surprising because […]
Farmers should monitor for a variety of diseases, pests
A crop specialist says there are several diseases that farmers should be monitoring. Jared Miller with FMC Corporation says rapid growth syndrome has been spotted in different parts of the […]
U.S. Custom Harvesters facing harvest challenges
The president of U.S. Custom Harvesters says weather has created harvest challenges. Paul Paplow’s custom harvesting operation spans nine states. “We started out early with a lot of our work […]
House and Senate reconciliation bills differ on 199A deduction
The House and Senate Reconciliation packages differ on a tax deduction important to farmers. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says while the House proposal raises the Section 199A deduction for qualified […]
Don’t panic Don’t panic about early tar spot detectionsDon’t panic
An extension plant pathologist is encouraging growers to scout their fields for early tar spot development. Tamra Jackson-Ziems with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says farmers shouldn’t panic if they identify […]
Don’t panic about early tar spot detections
An extension plant pathologist is encouraging growers to scout their fields for early tar spot development. Tamra Jackson-Ziems with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says farmers shouldn’t panic if they identify […]
Red Meat Exports Boosting Corn Farmers
For many years, the Illinois Corn Checkoff has invested in the work of the U.S. Meat Export Federation to expand global markets for American beef and pork. In this Managing […]
Research to focus on improving cattle efficiency
The CEO of the American Angus Association says it is using a recently awarded grant to focus on feed efficiency. Mark McCully says, “We are measuring methane to get at […]
Scattered showers, storms; heat & humidity across parts of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, showers linger in the Ohio Valley, where a few producers are still attempting to complete summer crop planting. By June 15, U.S. producers had planted 93% […]
An early-season heat wave ahead for much of the Corn Belt; no shortage of rain & storms
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the […]