New number; new perspective
Commentary. Last year about this time, I wrote a column of which the opening line read: “Just keeping things in perspective…” On August 19, 2024, the number that was the […]
New Illinois Soybean Association chair prioritizing collaboration
The new chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says collaboration is his top priority. Bryan Severs, who farms in Vermillion County, says agricultural commodity groups need to work together […]
Northern Illinois farmer sees high potential
A northern Illinois farmer says his corn and soybean crops look good. Sean Arians farms in Whiteside County. “We did have a wind storm come through a couple of weekends […]
Agriculture will soon have a new home at the Ohio State Fair
The Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds is expanding in 2026 with the grand opening of a new agriculture center. Adam Sharp, executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau […]
Strategic fungicide applications
The conditions have been right for disease development across many Corn Belt states. In this episode of Managing for Profit, a southern Indiana-based agronomist explains what diseases farmers should be […]
Favorable early-August weather & temps for most; spotty storms across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, temperatures remain at favorable levels for corn and soybeans, with Wednesday’s maxima expected to range from 80 to 90°F. Showers and thunderstorms are active across the […]
Seasonal warmth & heat for many; rainfall adequate for most across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the Northeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing anomalously hot weather. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal […]
The difference between a milk allergy and being lactose intolerant
Did you know that having a milk allergy isn’t the same as being lactose intolerant? Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, explains the difference. She […]
Rapid growth, not tassel wrap
A seed consultant says the scattered problems with tassel wrap in corn are because growing conditions are almost too good. Ryan Durant from Dairyland Seed says tassel wrap is affecting […]
Rapid growth, not seed or brands causing tassel wrap
A seed consultant says the scattered problems with tassel wrap in corn are because growing conditions are almost too good. Ryan Durant from Dairyland Seed says tassel wrap is affecting […]