Tip back could knock top off yield projections
A field agronomist with Burrus Seed says concerns regarding tip back in the 2025 corn crop are increasing. Dana Harder, who covers Missouri and west central Illinois, says poor grain […]
An active Summer pattern for much of the Heartland; heat centered on much of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, active weather continues across the upper Midwest, where weekend thunderstorms resulted in scattered wind and hail damage. Meanwhile, a sharp north-to-south temperature gradient exists across the […]
CLAAS launches state-of-the-art forage harvester
CLAAS has unveiled a new series of forage harvesters designed to increase efficiency and capacity for farmers and ranchers. Matt Jaynes, product manager for self-propelled forage harvesters, says the machine […]
Sale of Champions hits $643,000 at Iowa State Fair
The prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions raised $643,000 for ag youth on Saturday. The 2025 Sale of Champions was highlighted by $100,000 sales for the Grand Champion 4-H […]
Browenfield Ag Weather Today
Hurricane Erin, which over the weekend produced as much as 2 to 6 inches of rain and wind gusts as high as 40 to 60 mph while passing less than […]
Developing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
Sign-up is underway for the 21st class of the Missouri Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow program. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Executive Director Lucinda McRoberts says this is the premier leadership […]
A much cooler, drier air mass ahead for much of the Heartland; showers to linger on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures throughout the western and southern U.S., while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the Midwest and interior Northeast. […]
Food insecurity is a public health crisis
The cost of basic needs like groceries and health care are out of reach for millions of Americans, and rural America is no exception. Melanie Hall is a registered dietitian […]
Beef Leadership Institute prepares producers to share message
The Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute is a joint effort by the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association and the Wisconsin Beef Council, the state’s beef checkoff. Kaitlyn Riley-Kessler from the Beef Council and […]
Highland cattle are gaining in popularity with beef producers
The Highland breed of cattle is growing in popularity. Dennis Breneman raises them in Wisconsin, and discusses the breed and how he and others are helping new Highland beef operators […]