Harvest better than expected despite drought, says Michigan Corn president
The Michigan Corn Growers Association president says drought conditions have taken the top end off yields in his region. John Delmotte grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Monroe County. “Harvest conditions […]
Variable rainfall leads to inconsistent yields in southwest Nebraska
Southwest Nebraska farmer Jan TenBensel says soybean yields have been extremely variable this year. “It looked really good, but it wasn’t quite as good as it looked, but not a […]
Soybean yields a bright spot for northeast Kansas farmer
A northeast Kansas farmer says his soybean yields have been a pleasant surprise. Brett Neibling tells Brownfield, “I would say it’s probably well above the average for yield. I was […]
November SNAP payments could be delayed due to ongoing government shutdown
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says the ongoing federal government shutdown could impact November payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Emily Weikert Bryant says millions of hungry Americans could go without […]
New study shows year-end farmer assistance could misrepresent overall crop losses
An ag economist at Ohio State University says a new study shows year-end farmer assistance could misrepresent overall crop losses. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says policies need to change. “One of the solutions […]
Harvest pace accelerates in Illinois as dry conditions persist
A pair of Illinois farmers say the dry weather continues to push harvest pace. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County in the central part of […]
Combines keep rolling in Wisconsin
Harvesting continues in Wisconsin. Joe Amberg has farmland near Hillsdale that he rents to a neighbor, and says his combines are rolling. “Corn hasn’t been touched in this area yet […]
Statewide Ohio drought once again cutting into soybean yields
A soybean and small grains specialist at Ohio State University says soybean yields have been impacted by late-season drought. Laura Lindsey says pods are small and dry. “We actually had […]
U.S. corn export inspections climb as Mexico, Japan drive demand
The USDA is reporting another generally solid week for grain and oilseed export inspections. Corn, soybeans, and wheat all saw week-to-week improvements during the week ending October 16th, with Mexico […]
Cooler weather to kickstart fall fertilizer applications in southern Minnesota
Fall fertilizer applications should pick up with cooler weather forecast this week in southern Minnesota. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato says it’s been too warm to spread […]