Kansas farmer waiting for drier weather
Northeast Kansas farmer Scott Gigstad says soybean planting progress is on hold for now. “We ended up getting anywhere from an inch and a quarter to anywhere around 3 and […]
South-central Ohio farmer says dry soils could impact start of 2026 growing season
A south-central Ohio farmer says drier conditions in April have helped his operation get a head start on the 2026 planting season. Greg Corcoran tells Brownfield, “We’re close to halfway […]
The return to an active, moisture-laden pattern underway across much of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, cool air has begun to overspread the upper Midwest. However, much of the region remains at risk for additional severe thunderstorms, featuring high winds, large hail, […]
USDA reorg moves ERS, NIFA, NASS jobs to Missouri
The USDA continues to roll out details of its reorganization. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says some employees of the department’s Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture […]
Economist says Brazil’s reliance on fertilizer imports highlighted by Hormuz closure
An agricultural economist with Purdue University says the longer the flow of fertilizers is disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz, the greater the impact to Brazilian agriculture. During a recent […]
Wisconsin farmer ready to roll when soil conditions improve
A central Wisconsin farmer says he’s ready to plant, but conditions are not right yet. John Eron grows corn and soybeans west of Stevens Point and does some custom fieldwork […]
U.S. dairy group calls for improved enforcement measures during USMCA review
The National Milk Producers Federation says the USMCA review process needs to include refining the dispute process between trading partners. Shawna Morris tells Brownfield, “There’s an opportunity to see what’s […]
Export inspections mixed, still mostly solid
U.S. export inspections generally reflected decent demand during the week ending April 23rd. The USDA says corn fell below a year ago but remains ahead of the pace needed to […]
Report highlights healthy liquidity ratios on many Minnesota farms
A farm business management instructor suggests many Minnesota grain farms are holding up financially despite a challenging ag economy. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato says the 2025 […]
Farmers say crop protection availability at stake in SCOTUS glyphosate case
A Supreme Court case being argued this week could impact the future availability of key crop protection products. Iowa farmer Bill Couser says the ag industry needs pesticide label certainty. […]