Kansas farmer says timely rains help soybean crop, increase disease issues on corn
A north central Kansas farmer says recent moisture has helped improve crop conditions. Shale Porter says his soybean crop may have turned a corner recently. “The hot weather last week, […]
Sen. Grassley touts Ethanol for America Act
A bill in the U.S. Senate aims to expand consumer access to E15 fuel blends. Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the Ethanol for America Act would require the U.S. EPA […]
Nebraska farmer has high expectations for soybean crop
A northeast Nebraska farmer says timely rains have helped his soybean crop during pod fill stage. Greg Anderson tells Brownfield, “August is a critical month for soybean production. We’re sitting […]
Christy Wright named next president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana
Christy Wright has been named the next president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana. Wright succeeds Mitch Frazier, who is now the president of IBJ Media Corporation. She previously served as […]
Opportunities for producers to capitalize on a strong calf market
Herd expansion may not be in the cards for some producers, but a livestock economist says there are still opportunities for operators to increase profitability. Kenny Burdine with the University […]
Pollination problems persist across Midwest
Some farmers are closely watching how pollination issues could impact yield potential in their corn crop. Steve Kuiper, a farmer from Knoxville, Iowa, says he’s been finding tassel wrapped corn […]
Taste of Indiana Farms now open at the Indiana State Fair
Taste From Indiana Farms at the state fair allows fairgoers to sample products that farmers produce. Joy Tracey, Indiana Farm Bureau’s District 2 education and outreach coordinator, says the annual event is an […]
Taste From Indiana Farms now open at the Indiana State Fair
Taste From Indiana Farms at the state fair allows fairgoers to sample products that farmers produce. Joy Tracey, Indiana Farm Bureau’s District 2 education and outreach coordinator, says the annual event is an […]
Southern rust expanding rapidly across the Midwest
An extension field crop pathologist at Purdue University says she’s concerned with how fast southern rust is spreading across the Midwest. Darcy Telenko says the disease has now been found in more […]
Illinois Master Showmanship winners announced
The “Grand Champion Overall Master Showman” of the 2025 Illinois State Fair has been announced. Hunter Shrike, of Champaign County, son of Dan and Jennifer Shrike, won the title, out-showing […]