Big week-to-week differences in broiler sets, placements
Broiler hatchery numbers were widely mixed over the past week. The USDA says 247.678 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 4.049 million on the week, at least partially […]
Corn Rootworm Strategies
Among the many challenges that corn growers face every growing season, corn rootworms can be among the most damaging. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB corn portfolio lead Matthew Strubhart […]
Producers weigh risks of investments to expand herd
Some cattle producers say they’re very hesitant to expand their operations due to volatility in the industry. “Right now, the market tells us that we should be selling.” Frank Utter […]
Upper Midwest farmers face “hit or miss” cover crop results
A soil health specialist suggests growers in the Upper Midwest face unique challenges managing cover crops. Maria Teresa Tancredi with Minnesota-based non-profit Conservation Technology Information Center says a shorter growing […]
Agronomist says southern rust created unprecedented challenges for 2025 corn crop
An agronomy expert says disease pressure was the biggest growing season issue for corn farmers in 2025. “Southern rust was a beast this year. Something we have never seen,” said […]
Ethanol production backs off from record, stays above a year ago
U.S. ethanol production eased off its all-time high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.105 million barrels per day, a decline of 21,000 from the previous […]
Central Illinois farmer says volatile markets make crop marketing tougher
A central Illinois farmer says marketing his crops is more challenging than ever. Ron Kindred, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, says volatile markets that can move on […]
USMCA faces 2026 review, Greer says exit, revision, or renegotiation possible
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the US could withdraw from its tri-lateral trade deal with Canada and Mexico. He says there are several options heading into the review of […]
Farmer has mixed feelings on Trump’s aid package
A farmer from eastern Iowa says President Trump’s farmer assistance package should help many producers in the short-term. But, Lance Lillibridge says the aid isn’t a long-term solution for the […]
Crop conference underscores need for clearer pesticide strategies
Pesticide application strategies are a focus at this year’s Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Conference. Wesley Everman, ISU Extension weed specialist, says clear communication is key when formulating application […]