Flash drought expands from Southern Plains into Ozarks
A climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center says a flash drought has developed in the last two to three weeks stretching from the Southern Plains into parts of the […]
Tech updates with CASE IH at FPS
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, CASE IH met with producers about the latest technology platforms offered by the company. Learn more in this interview with Nate Greuel, director of […]
ASA leaders discuss soybean trade, biofuels outlook at FPS
In this Farm Progress Show interview, ASA’s Scott Metzger and Dave Walton talk with Brownfield about biofuels policy and the latest export news impacting soybean producers. The post ASA leaders […]
Farmer sentiment improves in this month’s Ag Economy Barometer survey despite ongoing economic concerns
An ag economist says he’s surprised ongoing market volatility didn’t have an impact on farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says producers are […]
Carbon capture could expand ethanol market access
The executive director with Renewable Fuels Nebraska says the push to improve carbon emissions could help expand markets for ethanol. Dawn Caldwell says carbon capture and sequestration projects in parts […]
Connecting dairy to consumers at the Nebraska State Fair
Diary exhibits at this year’s Nebraska State Fair are connecting younger consumers to the ag industry. Tracy Behnken with Midwest Dairy says Nebraska’s Largest Classroom is one of the marquee […]
Feed demand fuels 26/27 corn, soybean meal export sales
New crop corn and soybean meal sales were up on the week. The USDA says those new crop corn and bean meal sales during the week ending August 27th both […]
Root architecture key to corn fertilizer efficiency
A field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says research into corn root architecture is leading to more efficient fertilizer placement. “We have three different root architectures that we categorize hybrids in, […]
Deere touts cab comforts at Farm Progress Show
John Deere is showcasing in-cab upgrades at this week’s Farm Progress Show. Deere go to market manager for large tractors and tillage Carlton Self says there are new features that […]
Late-season heat wave to continue for much of the Heartland; a pattern shift brings moisture to the West
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions across portions of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. The South will […]