USDA to resume emergency efforts to prevent the spread of New World screwworm
The USDA says emergency efforts to prevent the spread of New World screwworm will resume. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says Mexico has agreed to eliminate restrictions that have been in […]
Delayed soybean emergence worrying some farmers
A Bayer agronomist says some farmers are concerned about delayed soybean emergence. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in west central Illinois, says some early planted soybean fields are struggling this spring. […]
Federal funding restored for K-State lab that helps create drought-resistant crops
A research lab at Kansas State University is continuing to develop drought resistant crops to help double the world’s food supply by 2050. Tim Dalton is the interim director of […]
HPAI detected in Indiana for the first time in a month
For the first time in a month, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in northwest Indiana. The latest case was detected in a non-commercial hobby flock in Porter County. The Indiana State Board […]
Plant nutrition specialist says lock in corn nutrient needs now
Chris DeMoss with MFA Incorporated says price and availability could challenge producers this spring. “If you’re going to top dress corn, have a visit with your local dealer and start […]
Manure study examines nitrogen retention, soil health
Research is showing the benefits of applying solid manure over liquid manure to fields. Josh Mirabella with the University of Wisconsin-Madison is researching soil health and fertility comparing unprocessed liquid […]
May expected to start warm and dry
Much of the Midwest should experience warm and dry weather the first week of May. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says there’s a strong warm signal expanding from the central […]
Commodity groups unhappy with ITC duties on 2,4-D
A commodity group says a ruling by the International Trade Commission will likely raise prices and reduce availability for a popular ag chemical. Virginia Houston with the American Soybean Association […]
Donation allows USAID mechanization research to continue at MU
An associate research professor at the University of Missouri says she’ll be able to continue her mechanization research after an anonymous donation was made to the Soybean Innovation Lab in Illinois. […]
MO farmer holding breath as tariffs continue
A farmer from west-central Missouri says he’s concerned what the Trump administration’s tariffs mean for China, a top buyer of U.S. soybeans. Ronnie Russell raises corn and soybeans in Ray […]