Going with Enlist
With more than 65% of U.S. soybean acres planted to Enlist E3 soybeans, farmers across the country have found great success with the Enlist weed control system from Corteva Agriscience. […]
Grain markets respond higher to tariff news
The U.S. soybean and corn markets responded higher as the U.S. and China agreed on temporary reductions in tariffs for the next 90 days. “This agreement brings U.S. tariffs down […]
Potential return of RFSI funding
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the USDA’s currently frozen Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program may be returning. “In communications with USDA, we are being […]
Illinois Congressman says farm bill needs to stay the farm bill
The House Agriculture Committee is set to consider its portion of the budget reconciliation bill, which includes elements of the farm bill, Tuesday evening. Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL) says this […]
USDA suspends imports of live cattle from Mexico along southern ports of entry
The USDA has suspended imports of live cattle, bison, and horses from Mexico through southern ports of entry due to the continued northward spread of New World Screwworm. In a […]
Tar spot spreading in South Dakota
A plant pathologist says farmers should be on the lookout for tar spot. “We found tar spot in 46 of our 66 counties last year.” Connie Strunk with South Dakota […]
Narrow planting window ahead for Delta
Ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says there will be a short window where Delta farmers might get some planting or fieldwork completed, starting Wednesday. “The window will be somewhat limited, but […]
Significant black cutworm moth flights in parts of Minnesota
More significant black cutworm moth flights are being reported in parts of the Upper Midwest. Bruce Potter with the Minnesota Cooperative Black Cutworm Trapping Network says the bulk of captures […]
Minnesota farmer concerned for emerging crops in weekend heat
Unseasonably warm conditions are causing some concern for emerging crops in west-central Minnesota. Anne Schwagerl farms in Big Stone County and says temperatures could reach the 90’s this weekend. “And […]
Live cattle futures mostly lower to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and feeders were lower with boxed beef down at midday. June live cattle closed $.42 higher at $214.67 and August […]