Iowa farmer concerned about crop disease potential
Hot and humid weather has a north Iowa corn and soybean farmer on edge about disease pressure. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield white mold was a problem a […]
Managing tar spot with Forcivo fungicide from Corteva
The marketing leader of U.S. crop protection for Corteva says he’s concerned about the increasing number of tar spot detections across the Corn Belt. Mike Eiberger the disease has been […]
National FFA Organization announces 2025 American Star Finalists
The National FFA Organization has announced the top 16 finalists for its highest agricultural achievement, the American Star Awards. The American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in […]
Learning about tassel wrapping in real time, agronomist says
An extension agronomist says there are some pollination concerns across parts of the Corn Belt. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says several Midwestern states have some reported cases of […]
USDA limits specialty sugar imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will not allow additional specialty sugar imports into the U.S. during the next fiscal year. The Foreign Agricultural Service this week announced the […]
Economist concerned about struggling farm equipment market
An ag economist says the farm equipment market is struggling. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the latest Rural Mainstreet Index revealed higher input costs, tight credit conditions, and low […]
Strong export demand could impact corn market
An ag economist at Purdue University says export demand could help stabilize the market for farmers continuing to face economic uncertainty. Michael Langemeier says corn exports remain strong. “Part of […]
New Indiana Barn Foundation executive director focused on membership growth
The new executive director of the Indiana Barn Foundation says she hopes to expand the organization’s mission and membership. Christine Page says the nonprofit helps preserve historical barns across the […]
Cash dairy prices end the week mixed
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except for cheese Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0150 at $0.5575. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5575 […]
Soybean gall midge detected in southeast Minnesota
Soybean gall midge larvae have been found in southeast Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Bob Koch says the detection in Dakota County indicates the pest is spreading eastward. “There […]