Farmers, agronomists outline crop concerns
Some farmers and agronomists say the wet summer has created conditions that are conducive to disease and pest pressure. Nathan Popiel with UPL says tar spot has been an issue […]
CME cash dairy prices slightly higher
Cash dairy prices were very quiet on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thursday, with a slight move to the upside. Dry whey unchanged at $0.5325. Blocks up $0.01 at $1.6825. Barrels […]
Indiana governor says farmers are part of MAHA solution
Indiana’s governor says farmers are part of the solution of the Make America Healthy Again initiative. Mike Braun says the state is working on increasing access to healthier food options. “I think […]
Northeast Iowa alfalfa crop conditions improve
A northeast Iowa farmer says timely rains have improved alfalfa conditions this year. Matt Hoeft tells Brownfield his second cutting was slightly behind schedule. “That got a little bit farther […]
DAIRY PRIDE Act targets mislabeling
The National Milk Producers Federation says a bipartisan bill recently introduced into the U.S. Senate could end deceptive labeling for non-dairy products. Paul Bleiberg, executive vice president for government relations, […]
Investment in the Illinois State Fair continues
Several facility improvements will greet visitors to the 2025 Illinois State Fair. Kristi Jones, deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says millions of dollars have been invested in […]
Big week for new crop corn export sales
The USDA is reporting a strong week for new crop corn export sales. Corn is competitively priced, and sales during the week ending July 24th were driven by solid demand […]
USGC remains focused on market expansion
The past chairman of the U.S. Grains Council says new demand is necessary to lift the current price environment for farmers. Kansas farmer Brent Boydston tells Brownfield he’s excited about […]
Preparing to seed a fall cover crop
Many farmers are finalizing plans for seeding a fall cover crop. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says growers who use the cover for forage will probably want to air seed it […]
Soybean gall midge a difficult pest to manage
An extension entomologist says soybean gall midge is a difficult crop pest to manage. Bob Koch with the University of Minnesota says the insect is still new so threshold levels […]