Spring wheat harvest behind schedule in South Dakota
Crop conditions are mixed in South Dakota. The USDA says 97 percent ofS outh Dakota’s corn is silking, 48 percent is in the dough stage and is rated 77 percent […]
Iowa corn condition ratings remain well above national average
Crop condition ratings remain much higher than the national average in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update lists 86 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, […]
MO Farmers Care Food Drive Happening Tuesday
The Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive is happening at the Missouri State Fair this week. State Fair Director Jason Moore says state fair attendees can bring two canned food donations […]
Wet to dry in southwestern Illinois
A southwestern Illinois farmer says a wet start to the year has turned dry. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., who farms in Monroe County, tells Brownfield… “We had a challenging spring.” He […]
MO State Fair: Happy Early 250 Birthday, America!
The Missouri State Fair is celebrating an early 250th birthday of the United States. Brownfield’s Carah Hart reports from the fairgrounds in mid-Missouri. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “our […]
Soybeans need rain, rice looks good in Bootheel
A farmer in southeast Missouri says he’s not disappointed with a drier end to the growing season after the wet start to the year. Rance Daniels farms in Dunklin County […]
Weather challenges impacting southern Indiana crops
A southwestern Indiana farmer says inconsistent weather patterns are impacting crop growth. Randy Kron raises corn and soybeans in Vanderburgh County. “We’re either getting huge amounts of rain or no rain,” […]
Rice harvest begins in Arkansas
Rice harvest has started in southern Arkansas, but an assistant agronomy professor at the University of Arkansas says it’s not expected to be a record crop. Justin Chlapecka tells Brownfield […]
Rain needed in north central Ohio
A north central Ohio farmer says she’s starting to get concerned about the lack of recent moisture. Patty Mann tells Brownfield her area hasn’t gotten any rainfall in ten days. […]
51% of Michigan corn, 53% of soybeans rated good to excellent
The USDA says corn and soybean condition ratings were mixed last week in Michigan. Monday’s crop progress report says corn condition declined to 51% good to excellent from the previous […]