Fall weed control planning
A crop protection specialist wants farmers to begin thinking about fall weed control. Ryan Peterson with WinField United says early seeded crops will start getting harvested in the coming weeks. […]
New legislation aims to reward farmers for improving soil health
Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced into the U.S. House to ensure that farmers who invest in carbon capture programs are rewarded. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen says the Advancing Research on […]
Proposed railroad merger could be a mixed bag for ag industry
Some members in the ag industry are closely watching how a proposed railroad merger will impact the transportation of ag goods across the country. Indiana farmer Mike Koehne is the […]
Delegates vote for U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council
The U.S. Grains Council is amending its name to be more inclusive of the export products it represents. CEO Ryan LeGrand tells Brownfield, “We started out as the U.S. Feed Grains Council […]
Near-seasonal warmth, heat for many; rainfall adequate to surplus, too, for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions on the northern High Plains and adjacent Rockies. Meanwhile, […]
Favorable early-August weather & temps for most; spotty rain, storms across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, smoky conditions from Canadian wildfires linger, mainly across the Great Lakes region. Below-normal temperatures are mostly beneficial for Midwestern corn and soybeans, while isolated showers have […]
Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions raises $498,000 for ag youth
The 2025 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions has raised $498,000 for ag youth. Adam Heffron, executive director of the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds, says the event is an […]
Indiana State Fair announces 2025 Grand Drive Champions
Six 4-H members took home the top prize during this year’s Indiana State Fair Grand Drive. The winners include: The Grand Drive is presented by FarmCredit MidAmerica. Winners will participate […]
Southern Rust moving up
Given wet and humid conditions this summer, many farmers are reporting disease pressure in corn and soybean fields. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says in corn, Southern […]
Apples… already?
Apple season typically begins sometime in August. But for AppleAtcha Orchards in Eastern Kentucky, apple picking is in full swing. Ryan Wilson, who manages the orchard, says one of the […]