Temps to stay on the cool-side of normal; moisture opportunities for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for warmer-than-normal weather in northern and central California, southern sections of Texas […]
Cool weather covers much of the Heartland; welcome rains on the central, southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, mostly sunny but cool weather prevails. Still, summer crops are maturing at normal pace, with August 24 national values of 44% of the corn dented and […]
Livestock producers have hay as dry conditions worsen
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s keeping an eye on the U.S. Drought Monitor as drought starts to creep back into southern Missouri. “Luckily for the people in the cattle […]
Kehoe: livestock producers have hay as dry conditions worsen
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s keeping an eye on the U.S. Drought Monitor as drought starts to creep back into southern Missouri. “Luckily for the people in the cattle […]
Digital tools offering machinery repair flexibility
Farmers looking to take modern machinery repairs into their own hands now have more digital tools at their disposal. Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support with John […]
Economy affecting equipment market
Tighter farmer margins are affecting the ag equipment market for 2025. Kurt Coffey, vice president of Case IH says as farmers continue to navigate a tough agricultural economy, purchasing habits […]
Save money by saving soil & nutrients with cover crops
With high fertilizer costs and the desire to hold soil in place along with the valuable nutrients, cover crops can help. Dan Marzu with the University of Wisconsin Extension says […]
Wisconsin educator, farm show manager dies
The former manager of Wisconsin’s Farm Progress Days and UW Extension Associate Dean has died. Glenn Thompson died on Thursday, Aug.21, 2025 at a Madison hospital. The former ag educator […]
A variable corn harvest in SEMO
A farmer in southeast Missouri says the corn crop that’s being harvested is variable. “In this area of the state, our yields are usually well above average, but I think […]
Will soybeans get a much-needed rain?
Soybean farmers across Missouri are hoping for a rain to help the crop finish strong. “A good August rain can really make a soybean crop.” In Carroll County, Kyle Durham […]