Nebraska lawmakers pass bill creating new water agency
A Nebraska state senator says a bill recently passed by lawmakers could help ag producers better manage water resources. Tom Brandt, a farmer from Plymouth, says the bill will consolidate […]
Many ag groups want 2023 WOTUS rule to reflect Sackett decision
Many agricultural groups are encouraging the US EPA to revise the 2023 Waters of the U.S. rule, not to repeal and replace it. The agency is currently seeking stakeholder feedback […]
A pattern shift to warmer days (early-season heat?) ahead; a reversal of rainfall for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the northern two-thirds of the country, while cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to Florida’s peninsula […]
A pattern shift to warmer days ahead for some; a reversed rainfall continues for others
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the northern two-thirds of the country, while cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to Florida’s peninsula […]
Another unsettled day’s worth of weather; omgoing heavy rain, flooding & storms for some
Across the Corn Belt, widespread showers are slowing or halting corn and soybean planting efforts, especially in the Great Lakes States. In fact, nearly all areas of the Midwest have […]
Another unsettled day’s worth of weather; ongoing heavy rain, flooding & storms for some
Across the Corn Belt, producers are planting corn and soybeans as field conditions permit, amid a temporary lull in widespread shower activity. Meanwhile, chilly air is overspreading the upper Midwest, […]
Briownfield Ag Weather Today
Additional showers and thunderstorms in Oklahoma and environs could aggravate flooding in areas already experiencing elevated river levels. However, dry weather will briefly return across the southern Plains by week’s […]
Live cattle, hog futures mixed heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower, watching the rest of the week’s direct business develop. June live cattle closed $1.25 higher at $209.65 and […]
Special pesticide label granted for red sunflower weevil in South Dakota
Sunflower growers in South Dakota can use Malathion to control red sunflower weevils this year. Tom Gere with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources says the U.S. […]
Minnesota farmer seeks “peace of mind” with new farm bill
Some farmers might be running short on patience as Congress continues work on a new farm bill. Southwest Minnesota corn and soybean grower Bryan Biegler says he’s frustrated it’s taking […]