Ohio farmer completes wheat harvest in three days, freeze damage impacts yields
A northwest Ohio farmer says he wrapped up the 2026 winter wheat harvest in just three days. Justin Gravatt says freeze damage significantly impacted his crop. “It was down from what […]
Arkansas rice crop in mixed conditions heading into critical growth stage
A rice agronomist with University of Arkansas Extension says the rice crop varies from excellent to struggling. Jarrod Hardke says the lingering drought brought many challenges June rains couldn’t solve. […]
67% of U.S. corn, 64% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national corn condition rating held over the past week as soybeans dipped slightly. The region saw another wide-ranging week of weather, including high temperatures and flooding, which might […]
Wheat harvest wrapping up in Kansas
A southeast Kansas farmer says most of his crops have exceeded his expectations this year. Ben Bellar says his soft red winter wheat was a pleasant surprise even with some […]
Bumpy weather ride continues in Nebraska
A south-central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a wild year for weather patterns in his state. Mike Bergen says it was extremely dry during planting and then conditions changed. “We […]
West central Indiana farmer sees strong crop progress, eyes disease pressure
A west central Indiana farmer says last week’s warmer temperatures helped accelerate crop growth. “We’ve had plenty of moisture, so things are looking good,” he says. Kevin Cox tells Brownfield […]
Young farmer uses value-added grant to grow organic grain markets
A young farmer says processing organic small grains on his farm has created more marketing opportunities to grow the family’s business. Joe Goetz with Goetz Brothers Organics in southeast Michigan/Riga […]
Report highlights rural worries over data center development
A new report from the University of Illinois suggests rural Americans are concerned about the impact of data centers. Mark White, clinical associate professor in the department of ag and […]
COUNTRY Financial supporting Illinois county fairs
County fairs across Illinois are receiving a much-needed boost this summer thanks to COUNTRY Financial. Tanna Suits, COUNTRY agent and member of the Champaign County Fair Board, says the company […]
Unexpected IDC showing up in southern Minnesota soybeans
Conditions in many southern Minnesota soybean fields are right for iron deficiency chlorosis. DEKALB/Asgrow technical agronomist Jacob Foley covers the southwest part of the state and says IDC has been […]