New ag education, FFA program grows rapidly
A new ag education program has grown rapidly in one Wisconsin community. Ag instructor Brooks Lueck wanted to start a new ag education and FFA program right out of college, […]
Demand for E15 could increase opportunities for higher blends of ethanol
A policy expert says year-round E-15 could lay the groundwork for additional higher blends of ethanol. “E15 is really a good proof point for consumers.” Chris Bliley, senior vice president […]
Warmth on the Plains builds eastward; scattered storms continue across the southern U.S.
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather accompanies a warming trend. Those conditions favor late-season planting efforts, as well as corn and soybean development. By June 8, Ohio (89% planted) was […]
Timely rains a gamechanger for cattle producer
Josh Worthington, a cattle producer in southwest Missouri, says the above normal, timely rains are a gamechanger this year. “We’re usually always two weeks away from a drought and I […]
How you feed beef on dairy calves matters
Many dairy producers have found a new revenue stream breeding some cows to beef bulls, and either raising the beef animal or selling it. Researchers have been looking into how […]
Rain improves Missouri crop conditions
The recent rains across Missouri continue to help crop conditions. USDA says 75 percent of the state’s corn and soybeans are rated good to excellent. Corn planting is nearing completion […]
Moisture helps SD crop conditions and weed control
In southeast South Dakota, farmer Kevin Scott says the corn and soybeans look good thanks, in part, to timely rains. “Continued rains would be great, but we have decent moisture.” […]
Unplanted acres in Ohio raising concerns
A north central Ohio farmer says they just wrapped up the 2025 planting season last week. Patty Mann says this year’s slow progress resulted in switching a few corn acres […]
Arkansas farmer says planting season has been a challenge
A farmer from northeast Arkansas says this is one of the most frustrating planting seasons he’s ever experienced. Derek Haigwood of Newport says, “This is my 20th crop, and I […]
Planting nearly complete in Wisconsin
Planting is winding down in Wisconsin. USDA says corn and soybean planting both reached 95 percent as of Sunday, with emergence of both crops slightly behind their respective five-year averages. […]