Michigan Wheat Program Field Day
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Weather continues to disrupt planting in the mid-South
A central Kentucky farmer says this has been the most challenging planting season in his more than two decades on the farm. Caleb Ragland says, “We’ve had either side of […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Opportunities
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board believes that sustainable aviation fuel could be the next boon for corn demand. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Steffen Mueller, principal economist at the […]
Anti-livestock threats continue
Attacks on the livestock industry aren’t going away. Josh St. Peters, executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association, says the recently concluded Illinois legislative session saw several anti-livestock proposals […]
U.S., India closing in on trade deal
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik says the US and India are finalizing a potential trade agreement that could expand market access for ag producers. During remarks on Monday at the […]
Hay harvest making progress in Missouri
The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says hay harvest is advancing. But, Tony Hancock tells Brownfield… “The hay looks good. It’s just awful mature.” According to […]
Welcome warmth across the eastern Corn Belt, with rains westward onto the central Plains
Across the Corn Belt, warmth in advance of a cold front is shifting eastward. Later Tuesday, high temperatures will range from 85 to 90°F in much of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, […]
Temps to vary across the Heartland; a seasonally wetter pattern for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to portions […]
Watch the wheat for signs of scab, striped rust
Many wheat growing regions are close to anthesis, and there are some concerns about head scab and striped rust, two diseases that can quickly reduce yields and profits. Dr. Damon […]
Minnesota crops bouncing back from May weather challenges
An extension crops educator is encouraged with how Minnesota crops are rebounding from May weather challenges. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says corn, soybeans, small grains and sugarbeets […]