Ohio farmer: It just keeps raining
A northwest Ohio farmer says his crop is seeing the impacts of heavy rainfall this spring. Greg Corcoran says he continues to battle consistent moisture. “There’s places that have gotten […]
Northeast Nebraska farmer says timely rains continue
A northeast Nebraska farmer says timely rains continue to help crop conditions improve. Quentin Connealy says moisture is coming at a critical time. “We’re getting by really good. The moisture […]
ODA committed to animal health safety during Ohio State Fair
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says animal health remains a priority during this year’s state fair season. Brian Baldridge says the department is working closely with animal […]
Survey shows ag economy slowdown contributing to less precision ag adoption
A digital agriculture professor says a recent study from CropLife and Purdue University shows slow growth in precision agriculture adoption. Bruce Erickson says the current state of the ag economy is […]
June egg production down
U.S. egg production continues to show the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The USDA says 8.326 billion eggs were produced during June 2025, 5% less than June 2024 with […]
Proposed EPA RVOs may help growth in crushing industry
A soybean trader says proposed biofuel blending requirements form the U.S. EPA should support growth in the industry. Travis Steyer with Bartlett says the renewable volume obligations (RVO’s) will likely […]
Warm, wet weather having mixed impact on alfalfa
A forage specialist says warm and wet weather is having a mixed impact on alfalfa. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN tells Brownfield many growers across the Midwest are beginning a third […]
Minnesota Ag Commissioner concerned about trade with Canada
The Commissioner of Agriculture for Minnesota is concerned U.S. farmers could be harmed by trade tensions with Canada. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield corn exports to Canada have been strong. “They […]
Cash dairy mixed, cheese market quiet Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.5625. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6425. No […]
Recent rain good for corn pollination
An ag meteorologist says recent rains are good for the corn as pollination continues across the U.S. Corn Belt. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says “temperatures have been close […]