Soybean disease pressure could intensify in August
An extension plant pathologist says the U.S. soybean crop could be susceptible to more disease pressure in August. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says extreme temperatures swings […]
Seasonal heat, humidity to return; organized rain, storms to continue across 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 in parts of the West. Meanwhile, above-normal rainfall across […]
Implementing additional conservation practices
Ag groups are calling on Congress to fully fund Conservation Technical Assistance in the 2026 appropriations package. In this episode of Managing for Profit, the National Wildlife Federation explains the […]
Low commodity prices challenge farmers
An ag economist says it’s been a difficult marketing year for row crop farmers. “You’ve seen the value of what’s in the field go down, while what you’re going to […]
Australia reopening its market to U.S. beef has larger implications
For the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s […]
A stormy week in South Dakota
Some farmers in eastern South Dakota say they are relieved after checking fields and buildings after a confirmed Derecho moved through on Monday. Doug Noem, who raises corn and soybeans […]
Reports of corn lodging from Monday night storm
A line of thunderstorms damaged crops and property across the Upper Midwest Monday night. Denton Bruening with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says strong winds were the primary culprit. “It […]
USDA relocation plan gets mixed response
A state director of agriculture says relocating USDA offices can benefit the people the agency serves. The USDA says it plans to relocate resources to five hub locations in the […]
Biondo remembered for her advocacy work
The executive management company Western Skies Strategies has announced an agricultural scholarship in memory of a longtime employee. Lia Biondo worked for the organization for nearly a decade as the U.S. […]
Bearish weather market
Strong U.S. crop condition ratings are putting pressure on commodity prices. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the market is treading water with corn and soybean ratings above […]