Kansas farmer battling weeds due to above normal precipitation
A south-central Kansas farmer says weed pressure is almost becoming unmanageable due to excessive rainfall. James Moreland grows wheat, corn and double crop soybeans along the Oklahoma border. “We are […]
Tomato tariffs in place for now
Mexican fresh tomato imports are now subject to a 17 percent tariff after nearly 30 years of complaints from U.S. growers. The U.S. fresh tomato industry has continuously requested relief […]
A year of record rainfall
A southwest Indiana farmer says a year of record rainfall has made it difficult to get fieldwork done. J.R. Roesner says he just finished replanting at the beginning of the month. “It […]
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 […]