Application Planning
Last week, we discussed prepping equipment for herbicide applications, and this week, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, joins us to discuss what farmers should check to ensure a […]
State FFA president says ag teachers need appreciation
The new president of the Missouri FFA Association says ag teachers need more support if they’re going to stay in the profession. Ivy Elwell says it’s hard to retain ag […]
An active day’s worth of weather for parts of the Heartland; Summer-like for some
Across the Corn Belt, thunderstorms rumbling across the upper Midwest will become more numerous and extend farther to the south as the day progresses. In general, the storms are slowing […]
SOYLEIC Dairy Air Results in Better Bottom Line
A Missouri Soybeans partnership with Martin Seed resulted in the launch earlier this year of the SOYLEIC Dairy Air Series non-GMO soybeans. Bryan Stobaugh with Missouri Soybean says that’s taken […]
Conservation agronomy curriculum coming to Wisconsin
Wisconsin officials are bringing an conservation-focused agronomy education tool across the Mississippi River. Jeffrey Voltz with Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources tells Brownfield his agency is working with Wisconsin Land […]
Wisconsin weather monitoring network expands, gets new website
Wisconsin’s online weather and soil monitoring network has received some upgrades. Christopher Kucharik is with the Wisconsin Energy Institute, a part of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He tells […]
NWS office resumes balloon launches with additional staff to support communities, agriculture
The National Weather Service in Omaha will resume weather balloon launches this week to help provide more accurate information to the region’s ag producers. Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska says […]
Crop pests migrating into Midwest
There are increasing reports of crop pests migrating north into the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says there’s been significant black cutworm moth and true armyworm moth […]
Minnesota Pork president concerned about tariff harm
The president of Minnesota Pork is emphasizing the potential harm trade wars can have on agriculture. Todd Selvik says tariffs cause retaliation and uncertainty. “It would be really good to […]
Smaller, more frequent farmer selling could help grain marketing
A market analyst says farmers should consider making smaller and more frequent sales to improve their grain marketing strategy. Brian Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says getting started can be […]