Nebraska farmer wraps up soybean planting
Soybean planting has wrapped up for south-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen. “Conditions have been really good. We had a little pop hail storm and rain a couple of days ago […]
Kansas farmer says warm weather leads to quicker planting pace
A northeast Kansas farmer says planting is in full swing in his area. Brett Neibling says above normal temperatures have been a major factor. “The weather has been so nice. […]
The Minnesota Porkcast: Activate Session Four
In this porkcast, we hear from Logan Tesch and Travis Brown on their experience with the Activate program through Minnesota Pork. Learn about Activate’s latest session, why they joined the […]
Frosty temperatures threaten emerging crops
A pair of agronomists say farmers need to utilize patience when evaluating newly emerged corn and soybean crops for potential freeze damage. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb […]
AI and drone technology boost precision, while lowering crop costs
An ag engineering expert says artificial intelligence is becoming a key tool for farm management. Scott Shearer is the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair at Ohio State […]
March egg production up on the year, placements mixed
U.S. egg production moved higher in March. The USDA says 9.224 billion eggs were produced during the month, up 5% on the year, with a 5% rise in the number […]
Cranberry grower uses fruit to recruit
A Wisconsin cranberry grower is addressing the farm labor shortage by using the fruit to teach about farming. Heidi Slinkman manages the Gaynor Cranberry Company west of Wisconsin Rapids. She […]
Soybean Planting Update: How the Season Is Shaping Up
Soybean planting has started in Missouri, according to University of Missouri Extension specialist Andre Reis. Missouri farmers are closely watching conditions as the 2026 planting season gets underway. Learn more […]
FCS Financial Field Notes: Interest Rates Hold Steady
Even amid recent geopolitical volatility, interest rates in agriculture remain relatively stable compared to a year ago. Drew Cox, vice president of commercial crop lending with FCS Financial in Higginsville, […]
Beck’s agronomist says weed control is critical to managing SCN
The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says effective weed management can help control soybean cyst nematode. Matt Montgomery says more than 100 different types of weeds can host the pest. […]