Disease pressure, weather slow soybean progress in Nebraska
The summer’s cool, wet weather could push the start of soybean harvest to October for some Nebraska farmers. Jay Hanson farms between Omaha and Lincoln and says the crop may […]
Ag lending expert urges early financial planning for farmers ahead of 2026
An ag lending expert says early financial planning could help farmers be better positioned heading into 2026. Bob Siegel, regional vice president of agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America, says […]
Managing Water Hemp
In this Pods for Profit, Michigan State University Extension’s weed specialist Chisty Sprague will discuss its impact on crop yield and how farmers can stay ahead of it. Listen to […]
Research looks at preventing phosphorus loss after applying manure
Manure is a valuable source of nutrients for the soil and future crops, but there are often nutrient losses after application. Dr. Francisco Arriaga with the University of Wisconsin is […]
Corn silage wrapped up, grain harvest on deck in southern Wisconsin
A farmer near Janesville in south-central Wisconsin is optimistic going into harvest. Doug Rebout tells Brownfield corn and soybeans in the area look good. “They’re drying down (and) we’re figuring […]
Nebraska confirms first HPAI case in dairy herd
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service have confirmed the state’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd. NDA says […]
Silage harvest winding down in Iowa amid fast-drying corn
Corn silage harvest is wrapping up in some parts of Iowa. Mark Peterson farms near Stanton in the southwest corner of the state. “Anecdotally I heard a guy that had, […]
“Mucky” fields and crop stress as rainfall soars in west-central Minnesota
A farmer in west-central Minnesota says this summer has been too wet. Jamie Beyer and her husband grow soybeans, corn, alfalfa, and sugarbeets near Wheaton. “We are on day 54 […]
Missouri crops impacted as drought intensifies across the state
Extended periods of high temperatures and a lack of rainfall are impacting crop and field conditions around the state. Tony Hancock with the Missouri Department of Agriculture tells Brownfield it […]
Sorghum harvest underway in South Dakota
The USDA says the sorghum harvest has begun in South Dakota. Monday’s crop progress report shows 1% of the crop is harvested, with 53% mature, and 91% coloring. Thirty-one percent […]