Sulfur & calcium key crop building blocks
The vice president of innovation and agronomy at Helm Crop Solutions says the importance of sulfur and calcium to many crops is becoming better known. Tim Eyrich (EYE-rick) says the […]
Legislation would provide funds to FFA, 4-H for potential careers in ag
The head of the National FFA Organization says a bill recently introduced in the US House could help students better prepare for careers in agriculture. Scott Stump tells Brownfield the […]
NCBA supportive of USDA’s efforts to protect U.S. cattle herd from New World screwworm
The USDA is demanding that Mexico lift its restrictions that prevent the department from protecting American cattle from New World screwworm. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says […]
Brazil corn outlook holding back rally
A market analyst suggests South American weather is holding back U.S. corn prices. Naomi Blohm is with Total Farm Marketing. “Right now, Brazil isn’t really having any weather issues on […]
Rootworm pressure to be determined
The coordinator of the Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey says it’s yet to be determined how significant western corn rootworm pressure will be this growing season. Kelly Estes says projections are […]
Living with Alpha Gal Syndrome
Alpha Gal syndrome is triggered primarily by bites from the lone star tick. The tick carries the sugar molecule “alpha gal” which is linked to serious allergic reactions in some people […]
EPA issues nationwide E15 emergency waiver
The EPA is issuing an emergency waiver to allow the sale of E15 nationwide during the summer driving season. Administrator Lee Zeldin says the announcement shows President Trump’s commitment to […]
Durbin not seeking re-election; says trade war hurting farmers
The second ranking Democratic member of the U.S. Senate says the Trump administration’s trade policies are hurting family farms. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, who recently announced he’ll not seek another […]
A focus on future of MO ag: FFA star awards
Four FFA members were honored at the Missouri FFA Convention last week for mastering production, finance, management and research skills through their Supervised Agricultural Experience or SAE project. Star Farmer […]
A pattern shift to warmer (early-season heat?) days ahead; drier for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures across the nation’s mid-section and the Southeast, while cooler-than-normal conditions will dominate the Northeast […]